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This blog discusses various technologies that aid hydrogen production, including hydrogen production electrolysis. Since its founding in 1907, AGC has been dedicated to developing materials that address the world’s most pressing challenges—particularly those related to sustainability. Today, one of the company’s primary goals is to help realize a hydrogen society: a future where hydrogen energy plays a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.
AGC’s FORBLUE™ product line exemplifies this commitment, offering solutions designed to support the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to utilization.
These membranes and dispersions stem from AGC’s deep expertise in polymer design, membrane technology and membrane film production—skills honed over 50 years of experience in the chlor-alkali industry.
Hydrogen Production: FORBLUE S-SERIES Membranes
A standout in AGC’s hydrogen product lineup is its line of FORBLUE S-SERIES fluorinated ion exchange membranes specifically designed for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) water electrolysis. These membranes are a key component in the production of green hydrogen, enabling superior voltage performance and stable, long-term operation.
By incorporating advanced polymer technology and leveraging its extensive membrane manufacturing experience, AGC has developed a membrane that delivers both durability and enhanced voltage performance in the hydrogen production process.
Hydrogen Production via AEM: FORBLUE SELEMION Membranes
AGC also supports anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis with its FORBLUE SELEMION hydrocarbon ion exchange membranes, further expanding the company’s contribution to hydrogen production.
Fuel Cell Technology: FORBLUE i-SERIES Dispersions
AGC’s FORBLUE i-SERIES dispersions are essential to the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells, addressing challenges such as high power output and extended fuel cell durability. Customers can rely on our ionomer’s high quality and consistency to serve as the backbone of their fuel cell.
Beyond fuel cell operation, these dispersions are used in electrodes for PEM water electrolysis, making them critical to both hydrogen production and utilization.
A Long-Term Commitment to Hydrogen
Since the 1980s, AGC has been committed to hydrogen research and development, continuously pushing the boundaries of polymer and membrane technology to support a cleaner, hydrogen-powered future. Through innovations like the FORBLUE product line, AGC is accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy, playing a pivotal role in building a hydrogen society.
AGC’s expertise in materials science, combined with its unwavering focus on sustainability, positions the company as a leader in the hydrogen revolution—bringing the world one step closer to a greener, more sustainable planet. Click here to see a video about AGC products for this application.
