Bipolar plates
Key components for redox flow batteries and fuel cells
Flexible bipolar plate production
The bipolar plate as an element of the energy transition
Until 2030 we will undoubtedly see a stark increase in renewables integration into electricity grids, leading to rising demand for efficient and reliable energy storage. As a result, the number of grid-connected electrochemical battery systems will increase dramatically.
Manufacturers of redox flow batteries need to reduce their costs to compete against lithium-ion in future utility-scale projects, given two levers for critical cost reductions: Either reducing electrolyte costs or the stack costs.
The latter is possible thanks to Centroplast’s unique capabilities in bipolar plate production: Centroplast bipolar plates can significantly reduce stack costs.
Advantages of our manufacturing process
High quantities at low costs
Continuous manufacturing processes allow an efficient cost basis for high quantities
Dynamic project support
We are only satisfied when you are! We support you during development, from prototype to series production.
Dimensional freedom
The extrusion process allows us to produce a wide range of formats.
Expertise in extrusion process for bipolar plates
The extrusion process enables the production of bipolar plates in almost all geometries. Currently Centroplast has produced sheets with a thickness of 1 mm to 8 mm and a width of 250 mm to 1250 mm.
Due to the continuous production process, we are unlimited in length. Special formats can be requested at any time.
The entire value chain in-house
- Compounding
- Extrusion
- Insertion of a flowfield
- Final surface finishing
Value chain in bipolar plates production
The basis of a high-quality bipolar plate is the right compound. For us, this basis goes hand in hand with the moulding process. This is how we guarantee the ideal fulfilment of customer requirements.
The properties of a bipolar plate are only as good as its surface properties. At Centroplast, we offer targeted modification of the surface according to our customers' wishes in order to guarantee optimum functionality.
With the customised composition of the compound, our experience in extrusion enable us to produce customised bipolar plates.
The flowfield plays a very important role in prototype development. Milling is an option for small quantities. We are working flat out on series production processes, such as embossing in line with extrusion.
Potential areas of application for our bipolar plates
Our bipolar plates can be used in
- Redox-Flow-Batteries
- PEM-fuel cells
Continuous processes in particular, such as extrusion, make it possible to reduce the cost of the key component bipolar plate and thus contribute to the accelerated realisation of the energy transition.
Rüdiger Pelletier
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