Renewable bipolar plates for sustainable fuel cell technology, stage 2 (BioBPP 2)
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| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 999 539 |
| Project duration | May 2023 - December 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme Bioinnovation |
Important results from the project
Yes, the goals were met. We developed renewable carbon/polymer composite materials and advanced compression moulding process for bipolar plates in PEM fuel cells. A circular value chain was established, including material selection, performance validation, LCA analysis, and recycling trials. Additional results include new project synergies, expanded academic/industrial networks, and strengthened European leadership in sustainable composite technologies particularly for Net-Zero Technologies.
Expected long term effects
The project will accelerate sustainable PEM fuel cell adoption by delivering a circular solution for bipolar plates, reducing fossil dependency and environmental impact. It positions Sweden and Europe as leaders in renewable composites, enabling industrial-scale production and fostering innovation in Net-Zero sectors like energy storage, mobility, and construction. These results will drive new collaborations, green business models, and strengthen global competitiveness.
Approach and implementation
The project followed the planned approach: material selection, composite formulation, tool design, manufacturing via compression moulding, performance validation, LCA, and recycling trials. Activities were well aligned with objectives. A 6-month extension ensured thorough work and high-quality results. Sealing challenges remain, but trials prepared partners for future solutions. Collaboration worked well, strengthening Sweden’s leadership in sustainable composites and Net-Zero Technologies.