Global PEMFC and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) market to grow to $1.2 billion by 2017.

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are emerging as an appropriate power source for transportation, stationary distributive power and small-scale applications such as portable electronic products.PEMFCs are expected to play an important role in achieving energy security, improving the environment, reducing urban pollution, and creating jobs in the manufacturing arena as the technology advances. The U.S., Japanese, Chinese and European governments are pouring billions of dollars of loans, subsidies and outright grants into fuel cell research and development. The applications for all types of fuel cells are still evolving. In the process of this evolution, the different proton exchange membrane materials and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) will evolve and be adapted to more specific uses. BCC Research examined the market and technology for the materials and technology of proton exchange membranes and electrode assemblies and bipolar plates for PEMFCs, including direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) through its published report: Materials for Proton Exchange Membranes and Membrane Electrode Assemblies for PEM Fuel Cells (Report code: FCB035D). According to the report, the global proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) market reached $444 million in 2012. The market is expected to reach $1.2 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1%. This study analyzes components of PEMFC, a technology offering the promise of greatly reduced environmental impact and excellent performance, price, and efficiency advantages. Recent historic developments and approaches are described along with recent commercial developments. The analysis presented in this study focuses on the three main components of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC): Membranes Gaseous diffusion layers and bipolar plates Catalysts and inks

According to BCC Research, PEMFCs have a part in securing energy security for the country, improving the environment, greatly reducing urban pollution and creating jobs in manufacturing as the technology advances. PEMFCs can also provide a costeffective and performance-driven rival for advanced batteries. This report will be of interest to a variety of current and potential fuel cell users and makers, business, technical, investment, and regulatory professionals as well as

component and membrane makers. This report will also provide valuable information to investors, corporate planners, manufacturers, material suppliers, and local, state and federal government entities as well as those interested in precious metals market, nanomaterials and alternative catalysts.

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