TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
MECHANICALMesh-Free Mechanical Strength 2.7 MPa Tensile Strength
IONZERA achieves 35% higher tensile strength than Zirfon PERL UTP 500 — without any mesh reinforcement. The PSU-TiO₂-GO nanocomposite provides inherent structural integrity for reliable long-term electrolyser operation.
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Mechanical Requirements for AWE Separators
Alkaline electrolyser separators must withstand significant mechanical stresses during their operational lifetime. These include compressive forces from stack assembly, pressure differentials between the hydrogen and oxygen compartments, thermal cycling during startup and shutdown, and handling stresses during stack assembly and maintenance.
IONZERA achieves a tensile strength of 2.7 MPa, approximately 35% higher than the roughly 2.0 MPa reported for Zirfon PERL UTP 500. Remarkably, IONZERA achieves this superior strength in a thinner profile (350–410 μm vs 500 μm) and without the PPS mesh reinforcement that Zirfon requires.
How Mesh-Free Design Achieves Higher Strength
IONZERA's mechanical strength comes from the synergistic interaction of its nanocomposite components:
Practical Implications for Electrolyser Operation
Higher mechanical strength translates to greater durability and reliability in real-world electrolyser operation. The membrane is less susceptible to damage during stack assembly, more resistant to creep under sustained compressive loading, and better able to tolerate pressure transients. For electrolyser OEMs, this means lower membrane replacement frequency and reduced maintenance costs over the plant lifetime.
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