Development of Next Generation Membrane Electrode Assembly

Momentum Materials Solutions aims to employ the low-value Alberta asphaltenes into novel and high-value nanoporous carbon scaffolds (NCS) and/or colloid imprinted carbons (CIC) materials for use in high performance hydrogen fuel cells, which could create a new supply chain for fuel cell MEA production and also benefit Alberta’s economy. This project will focus on: (1) developing a method to convert Alberta’s asphaltenes into high-quality pitch feedstock suitable for NCS or CIC manufacturing, and (2) the development and production of MEAs containing the NCS and/or CICs.