CORE APPLICATION

CORE APPLICATION

Alkaline Water Electrolysis Membrane in Sweden

The separator membrane is the heart of every alkaline electrolyser. Sweden is pioneering fossil-free steelmaking, with hydrogen-based direct reduction iron (H-DRI) projects requiring massive green hydrogen supply.

Market Context

Sweden

Policy

National Hydrogen Strategy

H₂ Target

Fossil-free steel by 2035

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Cities

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Industries

3x Lower Cell Voltage Drop

Area resistance of 0.09-0.1 ohm-cm2 vs Zirfon's 0.30 ohm-cm2 reduces the voltage penalty across the membrane by approximately 0.08V per cell at typical operating current densities.

Drop-In Stack Compatibility

IONZERA is fully compatible with standard AWE operating conditions: 30 wt% KOH electrolyte, temperatures up to 45 degrees C, and current densities from 0.2-0.6 A/cm2. No frame modifications required.

Mesh-Free Uniform Performance

Without PPS mesh reinforcement, IONZERA provides more consistent pore distribution across the entire active area, reducing localized hot spots and non-uniform current distribution in large-format cells.

Compact Stack Design

At 350-410 um, IONZERA is 20-30% thinner than Zirfon, enabling higher cell density per stack length and reducing overall stack weight and footprint.

Alkaline Water Electrolysis in Sweden’s Hydrogen Market

Sweden is pioneering fossil-free steelmaking, with hydrogen-based direct reduction iron (H-DRI) projects requiring massive green hydrogen supply. The country's abundant hydropower and wind resources provide low-cost renewable electricity for electrolysis. Gothenburg and northern Sweden are the focal points for hydrogen-intensive industrial transformation.

IONZERA's efficiency improvements directly reduce the hydrogen production cost critical for making H-DRI steelmaking economically viable against conventional blast furnace routes.

Fossil-Free SteelHydropower-to-H2MiningPulp & Paper
3x

Lower Resistance

20%

Thinner Profile

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Why IONZERA for Alkaline Water Electrolysis in Sweden

Area resistance of 0.09-0.1 ohm-cm2 vs Zirfon's 0.30 ohm-cm2 reduces the voltage penalty across the membrane by approximately 0.08V per cell at typical operating current densities.

Shipping & Logistics

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Area Resistance

3x LOWER
Area Specific Resistance ComparisonIONZERA0.09-0.1 Ω·cm²Zirfon0.30 Ω·cm²00.10.20.3 Ω·cm²~3x Lower

Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density

Alkaline Water Electrolysis Membrane in Sweden Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose IONZERA for alkaline water electrolysis in Sweden?

IONZERA delivers 3x lower ionic resistance than Zirfon, making it ideal for alkaline water electrolysis applications in Sweden. IONZERA's efficiency improvements directly reduce the hydrogen production cost critical for making H-DRI steelmaking economically viable against conventional blast furnace routes.

How does IONZERA support fossil-free steel production in Sweden?

Fossil-free steel via hydrogen direct reduction requires massive quantities of green hydrogen at the lowest possible cost. IONZERA's 3x lower membrane resistance reduces electricity consumption per kg of H2, directly improving the economics of H-DRI steelmaking.

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