Helping to realize a clean energy society with hydrogen utilization technology
Toray Industries, Inc.
Outline
Hydrogen has potential as a clean next-generation energy source that does not emit CO2 during the energy usage stage, and is an important element for the creation of a recycling-oriented society. Not only can hydrogen be used in fuel cell vehicles, it also can be applied to chemical and CO2 recycling. It can even enhance stability in power systems using variable renewable energy, as surplus electricity can be used to manufacture hydrogen.
Toray has been involved in the development of fuel cells for many years and has been helping to create a hydrogen-powered society by providing materials necessary for hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and use.
In order to make hydrogen production, transportation, and utilization safer and more efficient, the Toray Group has been developing a variety of materials. These include materials to reduce the weight of hydrogen tanks (carbon fiber and liner resins), as well as materials to improve the efficiency of fuel cells and water electrolysis devices (electrode base materials, gas diffusion layers, electrolyte membranes, CCMs, and MEAs). By making these materials widely available, Toray is helping reduce CO2 emissions and realize a hydrogen-powered society.
Supplementary information
Toray Group Sustainability Vision
https://www.toray.com/sustainability/pdf/sustainability_e.pdf
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