Production cost is less than 1/20, finally long-lasting and low-priced fuel cells are coming up

As a new battery to replace the lithium-ion battery, which is currently the mainstream in mobile devices etc. "Fuel cellAlthough it is expected, it is clear that it is possible to produce at ultra-low cost of less than 1 / 20th of the conventional value, as well as a fuel cell that realizes long life.

Was it a step closer to popularization as it succeeded in drastically lowering manufacturing costs?

Details are as below.
Development of catalyst for solid polymer type fuel cell - Achieved the highest standard in the world as platinum substitute catalyst

According to this release, Showa Denko can operate at room temperature and reduce its size and weight in the "Oxide-based non-noble metal catalyst project" of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) It is expected to be applied to "Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC)"It seems that he succeeded in developing a new catalyst for use.

The newly developed catalyst replaces the noble metal such as platinum (platinum) which was conventionally used as a catalyst for PEFC, and is made by adding carbon and nitrogen to each of niobium (Nb) type or titanium (Ti) type oxide It is compounded. The catalyst is more durable than platinum, so PEFC can have a longer life.

Also, since platinum is expensive and has limited reserves, it was an obstacle to disseminate PEFCs, but by using new catalysts, manufacturing costs can be reduced to less than 1 / 20th I am trying to be.