Ionysis, ReCatalyst, and EKPO Launch PFAS-Free PEM Fuel Cell Stack in EIC-Funded ENABLER Project

The ENABLER project, funded by the European Innovation Council, has successfully demonstrated a fully PFAS-free PEM fuel cell stack by partners ionysis, EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, and ReCatalyst. The stack, composed solely of PFAS-free components, achieved current densities of up to 2 A/cm² at 0.65 V during testing, matching state-of-the-art PFSA reference cells. This initiative aims to address regulatory pressures and advance the commercialization of sustainable fuel cell technologies.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Under the European Innovation Council-funded ENABLER project, Ionysis, ReCatalyst, and EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies have built and operated a fully PFAS-free PEM fuel cell stack. This stack, which includes PFAS-free membranes and electrodes, successfully achieved current densities of 2 A/cm² at 0.65 V in single-cell tests, comparable to PFSA-based reference cells.

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The project, combining expertise in catalyst development and fuel cell validation, received €2.5m in funding. Next steps involve enhancing performance, durability testing, and scaling up for market readiness.