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0.1

Ω·cm²

350

μm thick

3x

vs Zirfon

G-Hexa|Made in India

FOOD INDUSTRY

FOOD INDUSTRY

Clean Hydrogen for Food Processing

The food industry requires high-purity hydrogen for edible oil hydrogenation and modified atmosphere packaging. On-site electrolysis with IONZERA provides a contaminant-free H2 source.

Membrane Cross-Section

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm

Contaminant-Free Hydrogen

Electrolytic hydrogen is produced from water and electricity, inherently free from the hydrocarbon residues that can be present in SMR-derived hydrogen. Ideal for food-contact applications.

On-Demand Generation

Match hydrogen production to processing schedules. IONZERA's rapid wetting properties support start-stop operation patterns common in batch food processing.

Regulatory Compliance Support

On-site electrolytic hydrogen simplifies compliance with food safety regulations by providing a transparent, traceable gas source with consistent purity.

Hydrogen in the Food Industry

Hydrogen plays important roles in food processing. Partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils converts liquid oils to semi-solid fats used in margarine, shortening, and confectionery. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) uses hydrogen-nitrogen mixtures to extend shelf life of fresh produce and bakery products. Hydrogen is also used as a reducing agent in certain food-grade chemical processes.

Food-contact hydrogen must meet strict purity standards, free from hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and sulfur compounds. Electrolytic hydrogen produced from water splitting is inherently cleaner than hydrogen from fossil fuel sources, making on-site electrolysis an attractive option for food processors.

Benefits of Electrolytic H2 for Food Processing

On-site electrolysis with IONZERA membranes provides several advantages over delivered hydrogen for food industry applications:

Zero hydrocarbon content since hydrogen is produced from pure water, not reformed natural gas
On-demand production eliminates the need for large compressed gas storage near food processing areas
IONZERA's low gas crossover (below 0.5% H2 in O2) ensures high-purity hydrogen output from the electrolyser
Compact electrolyser systems enabled by IONZERA's thin profile fit within existing food plant utility areas

Nanocomposite Structure

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm
3x

Lower Resistance

20%

Thinner Profile

Sustainable Food Manufacturing

Beyond purity benefits, on-site electrolytic hydrogen powered by renewable electricity supports food manufacturers' sustainability commitments. Replacing delivered fossil-derived hydrogen with green electrolytic H2 reduces the carbon footprint of food processing operations, an increasingly important factor for consumer-facing food brands and retailers with net-zero pledges.

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

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Specs<0.5%Low Gas Crossover (<0.5% H₂ in O₂) Separator0.09-0.1 Ω·cm²Low Area Resistance Separator for 30wt% KOHPSU-TiO2-GOPSU-TiO₂-GO Nanocomposite Membrane30wt% KOHKOH-Compatible Alkaline Electrolyser Separator
ComparisonsvsIONZERA vs ZirfonvsComposite vs Ceramic-Only Separators
LocationsFood-Grade H2 MumbaiFood H2 Rotterdam
ApplicationsIndustryIONZERA for Pharmaceutical HydrogenationIndustryIONZERA for Semiconductor Fab Gas SupplyResearchIONZERA for Pilot & Decentralized H₂ Plants
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