Global PEMFC MEA market to reach $977 million by 2015

The global market value of components for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) membrane electrode assembly (MEA) as defined by the membrane, the bipolar plates, the gaseous diffusion layers, and the catalyst ink and electrodes, was an estimated $383 million in 2010. This market is expected to grow at a 20.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 5-year forecast period to reach $977 million in 2015.

Learn about the market and technology for the materials and technology of proton exchange membranes and electrode assemblies and for bipolar plates for PEMFCs, including direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). This includes the gas diffusion layer (GDL), the catalyst ink/electrode, the membrane itself, and the bipolar plate...  
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• Learn about the latest R&D initiatives to develop better membranes that have greater tolerances to poisoning, greater durability, and lower costs
• Develop and validate business growth strategies based on an assessment of investments in particular technologies
• Identify new market opportunities for PEM fuel cell commercialization, as well as what types of membranes and membrane assemblies are needed to make such opportunities possible
• Gain insightful analysis about energy policy, environmental impact, platinum supply, and chemical synthesis of membranes in order to understand the opportunities and problems facing the fuel cell industry in the near- to mid-term.

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SUMMARY FIGURE  

GLOBAL PEMFC MEA MARKET, THROUGH 2015  

($ MILLIONS)

Source: BCC Research