← Back to NASA Technology Projects

Alkaline Exchange Membrane (AEM) for High-Efficiency Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers and Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems

Completed

Description

Develop an alkaline exchange membrane (AEM)for use as a polymer electrolyte in both fuel cell and electrolyzer systems. The ultimate goal in AEM development is to fabricate fuel cell systems required for future human space missions.

Benefits

Future human space missions will benefit from advanced fuel cell systems.

Details

Technology areaAerospace Power and Energy Storage > Energy Storage > Electrochemical Storage: Fuel Cells
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: JPL IRAD (JPL IRAD)
Lead organizationJet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Start date2012-10-01
End date2013-10-01

Project contacts

Listed on TechPort itself — the most direct way to ask about this specific project.

How to get involved

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

None of these are guaranteed paths for this specific project — TechPort itself doesn't have an "apply" button. Reaching out to the contact(s) above with a specific question is usually the fastest way to find out what's actually open.