Proposed EU ban on a plastic used in electrolysers could cause 'massive disruption' to European hydrogen sector

Fluoropolymers are a vital ingredient in PEM and AEM machines, and there is currently no viable alternative, Hydrogen Insight has learned

Pellets made of Teflon, a type of fluoropolymer.
Pellets made of Teflon, a type of fluoropolymer.Photo: Chemours
Published 28 June 2023, 06:42Updated 28 June 2023, 10:25
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