Leistungszentrum Wasserstoff Hessen
Leistungszentrum Wasserstoff Hessen (GreenMat4H2)
Hanau, Hessen, Germany
About
Founded in 2021, Leistungszentrum Wasserstoff Hessen is a government headquartered in Hanau, Germany specializing in Hydrogen.
The Leistungszentrum Wasserstoff Hessen (Center of Excellence Hydrogen) operates under the GreenMat4H2 initiative, jointly led by Fraunhofer IWKS in Hanau and Fraunhofer LBF in Darmstadt. Founded in early 2021, it serves as a central hub for hydrogen economy development in the Rhein-Main region. Research focuses on four core themes: material development, reliability, sustainability, and circular economy. Key activities include development of PGM-free catalyst materials for alkaline electrolysis, sealing materials for hydrogen transport, reliability assessment of polymers and composites, metallurgical material durability, and end-of-life recycling processes. The center facilitates trans- and interdisciplinary research from fundamental science through competitive development, bridging academia, industry, and government stakeholders.
Headquarters
Hanau, Germany
Founded
2021
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Rhein-Main region, Hessen, Germany
Industry Memberships
Wasserstoff Stammtisch Rhein-Main