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Hydrogen Fuel Cells Accelerate the Carbon Neutral Era

As the global push for carbon neutrality accelerates, hydrogen has emerged as a clean and sustainable energy source. Among its applications, hydrogen fuel cells stand out for their high efficiency, zero emissions, and low noise. These fuel cells are widely used in hydrogen-powered vehicles, mobile power supplies, and building energy systems. Their adoption is rapidly increasing.

At the heart of this innovation is a growing demand for high-performance catalyst metals—especially platinum and iridium.


Platinum and Iridium: Essential Catalyst Metals for Fuel Cell Systems

Platinum plays a key role in fuel cell technology. It serves as the main catalyst in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), which occurs in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Known for its corrosion resistance and excellent electrochemical activity, platinum is used in both anodes and cathodes.

However, platinum is expensive and scarce. This has made platinum recycling technology a vital industrial challenge. By recovering and refining platinum, industries can reduce costs and ensure long-term supply.

Iridium is another critical metal. It drives the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in PEM water electrolysis systems. Thanks to its strong acid resistance and high-temperature stability, iridium helps improve the durability of electrolyzers. Yet, with even smaller reserves than platinum, iridium’s price and supply pose major challenges. Strategic stockpiling is becoming essential.

Hydrogen electric vehicles use several grams of platinum per unit. Although new technologies have reduced the catalyst content per vehicle, total demand will continue rising as the hydrogen economy expands.


Dong-A Special Metals Leads PGM Recycling for the Hydrogen Economy

Dong-A Special Metals is advancing Korea’s hydrogen economy through platinum group metal (PGM) recycling. The company specializes in recovering and refining platinum, iridium, and ruthenium from industrial scrap. These high-purity recycled materials reduce waste, lower costs, and improve national resource security.

Crucially, PGMs used in catalysts must meet tight purity standards. Dong-A Special Metals achieves this through advanced purity control, precision machining, and metal analysis technologies. These capabilities are vital to supporting Korea’s circular hydrogen ecosystem.

In addition, the company manufactures high-reliability components through advanced shape processing. These products support applications across hydrogen systems and reinforce Korea’s position in the global hydrogen value chain.

Dong-A Special Metals’ circular approach—recovering, refining, and recycling strategic metals—aligns with both environmental and economic goals. It replaces traditional mining with a sustainable resource strategy, ensuring Korea remains resilient in the clean energy future.




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