(PR Newswire: Boston, MA) -- Membrane materials are of fundamental importance for fuel cells—so significant, in fact, that they typically give their name to the fuel cell, as is the case for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. IDTechEx forecasts the market for ion-exchange membranes in PEM fuel cells will be worth more than $1.1 billion by 2033.

Typically, the material of choice for PEMs is an ionically conducting polymer known as an ionomer. These ionomers are one of a family of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Concerns are mounting regarding PFAS, and alternative materials are emerging.

The new IDTechEx report, “Materials for PEM Fuel Cells 2023-2033,” gives a detailed technical overview of membranes and other key components for PEM fuel cells, an analysis of the major players, and also granular 10-year market forecasts for key fuel cell components and materials in terms of both units and volume.

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