Direct Matter
Our mission: Competitive green hydrogen.
Cost- and energy-efficient MEAs for fuel-cells and electrolyzers.
Lower loadings
We reduce the usage and reliance on critical raw materials.
Hydrogen expansion
Thus, we enable the scale up of the hydrogen technology.
Reducing costs
Our innovation cuts catalyst material costs by up to 90%.
Customization
We offer high customization for diverse applications.
Only our products combine efficiency, durability, and adaptability required in the ever-evolving hydrogen market. Every stack is different, and every system is unique. We have the expertise to select the right catalyst layer for your specific application from our portfolio, enabling production of CCS, CCM, or ready-to-use MEA.
Available for PEM, AEM, and CCS technologies.
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The current hydrogen market is huge, especially in the industrial sector where large quantities of hydrogen are required. Every year, 100 million tons of hydrogen are consumed, with 99% gray hydrogen from fossil fuels. The growth potential for green hydrogen is enormous. Switching from gray to green hydrogen could save one billion tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
Available for PEM, AEM and CCS technologies.
Tailored to elevate your system!
„Coating the carbon fleece improves material use, ensures better contact, and simplifies integration.“
„A coated metal substrate boosts efficiency and suits alkaline technologies.“
„The membrane is commonly coated in PEM systems for reliable performance.“
with big things to come
EXIST Research Transfer granted
Founding of Hydrogenea GmbH
Installed 1 kW prototypes
Through R2R pilot production, installed 10 kW
New research projects receive funding
Direct Matter – corporate realignment and renaming
Small Series Production – 300 kW
Working together for a greener future
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Electronic Engineer
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Project Manager
Product Innovation
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Project Assistance
Direct Matter drives the green hydrogen economy by reducing reliance on precious metals.
Our mission: sustainable energy for everyone.
Transforming research into real-world impact
The EXIST project accelerates innovative hydrogen technologies focusing on scalable system design.
KARPET develops roll-to-roll–manufactured, catalytically activated textile substrates.
Roll-to-roll membrane coatings on catalytically activated substrates.
Diagnostics and quality control workflows for hydrogen systems.
Boosting PEM electrolyzer performance through advanced CCM production techniques.
Develops circular material cycles for PEM systems.
Contact details:
info@directmatter.de
Tel.: 0209/9596-910
Neidenburger Str. 43
45897 Gelsenkirchen
Germany
Impressum der Direct Matter GmbH
Direct Matter GmbH
Neidenburger Str. 43
45897 Gelsenkirchen
Kontakt
Telefon: +492099596910
E-Mail: info@directmatter.de
Internet: www.directmatter.de
Vertretungsberechtigte Geschäftsführer:
Dr. Pit Yannick Podleschny, Swen Zerebecki
Registernummer: HRB18207
Registergericht: AG Gelsenkirchen
USt.-Id..Nummer: DE367112924
