Smoltek Hydrogen partners with Heraeus Precious Metals to test ultra-low iridium PEM electrolysis catalyst layer

• Smoltek Nanotech entered a collaboration with Heraeus Precious Metals to test an ultra-low iridium catalyst layer for PEM electrolysis.
• Testing will focus on long-term operational stability, a key step toward commercialization of the nanoscale catalyst architecture.
• The partnership targets a major PEM electrolyzer cost constraint by cutting iridium loading to below 0.1 mg/cm² without sacrificing durability.
• Heraeus will lead the next testing phase, providing material analysis and performance validation under realistic operating conditions.

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