Kolon Industries Showcases Hydrogen Technology at Japan's 'World Smart Energy Week'

Research and Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cells Since 2006
First Unveiling of Membrane-Based Dustproof Material 'Bente'
Plans to Apply in Hydrogen and Secondary Battery Fields

Kolon Industries (hereinafter Kolon Inder) is accelerating its global marketing efforts to secure a leading position in the hydrogen market by showcasing hydrogen fuel cell components and materials at the world's largest energy industry exhibition.

Kolon Inder announced that from the 15th to the 17th, at the "World Smart Energy Week 2023" held at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan, it will introduce ▲ moisture control devices for fuel cells ▲ polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) ▲ membrane electrode assembly (MEA) ▲ membrane (thin steel plate)-based materials (VENT), among others.

The World Smart Energy Week is an industrial exhibition held in Japan since 2005, covering hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power generation, secondary batteries, smart grids, and more. This year, over 1,200 companies are participating, and more than 50,000 visitors are expected.

Kolon Inder has been conducting research on membranes, known as separators, since 1989. It has accumulated differentiated technology in the water treatment field. Since 2006, through research and development (R&D) of hydrogen fuel cells, it established the first domestic mass production system for moisture control devices, a core component inside hydrogen vehicles. It currently supplies Hyundai Motor Company and is seeking to expand from the mobility sector to power generation and industrial applications.

Kolon Industries is participating in the 'World Smart Energy Week 2023' to showcase its hydrogen technology capabilities.
[Photo by Kolon Industries]

Since 2020, Kolon Inder has been mass-producing polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM), a core material for fuel cells used in hydrogen vehicles. Based on this technology, it has laid the foundation for mass production of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), positioning itself as a differentiated company providing integrated solutions in the hydrogen industry materials and components sector through essential technology, quality, and production capabilities within the hydrogen industry infrastructure.

At this exhibition, Kolon Inder will showcase VENT, which applies its unique membrane technology, for the first time. VENT is used as a waterproof, dustproof, and breathable material in smartphones and mobility fields and is expected to be applied in hydrogen, secondary batteries, and other sectors.

Lee Moo-seok, Executive Director in charge of the fuel cell business at Kolon Inder, said, “This exhibition is a great opportunity to demonstrate our technological competitiveness as a first mover in the hydrogen field,” adding, “We will expand the hydrogen business value chain by presenting new solutions to new customers.”