Hydrogen Recovery Technology to Improve Fuel Cell Efficiency and Reduce Energy Losses

SEPARATIC is a spin-off from University of Fribourg focused on advanced gas separation and purification technologies, with a strong emphasis on hydrogen recovery for fuel cell systems.

The company has developed palladium-coated graphene membranes designed to prevent hydrogen purge losses in fuel cells. By recovering hydrogen that would otherwise be wasted, the technology significantly improves system efficiency while reducing operational and environmental costs.

This solution supports the transition to clean hydrogen energy, particularly in applications such as:

• hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
• renewable hydrogen systems
• hydrogen infrastructure and storage

Key benefits include:

• improved hydrogen recovery and utilization
• higher fuel cell efficiency
• reduced hydrogen losses and operating costs
• contribution to cleaner energy systems and regulatory compliance

SEPARATIC is looking to connect with fuel cell developers, hydrogen technology companies, research partners, and industrial partners interested in integrating advanced gas separation solutions into next-generation hydrogen systems.