Breakthrough advanced materials enabling high-performance, durable and cost-competitive alkaline and AEM electrolysis
Next-Generation PGM-Free Cathodes for Scalable Green Hydrogen
Breakthrough advanced materials enabling high-performance, durable and cost-competitive alkaline and AEM electrolysis
Next-Generation PGM-Free Cathodes for Scalable Green Hydrogen
Reinventing Cathodes for the Hydrogen Economy
What MATCATH Is
MATCATH develops an entirely new generation of metal-free catalyst and electrode systems for alkaline and anion-exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis. Combining advanced materials engineering, electrochemical innovation and industrial scalability, MATCATH aims to achieve step-change gains in efficiency, durability and cost, eliminating the need for platinum-group metals (PGMs) and critical raw materials (CRMs).
Reinventing Cathodes for the Hydrogen Economy
What MATCATH Is
MATCATH develops an entirely new generation of metal-free catalyst and electrode systems for alkaline and anion-exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis. Combining advanced materials engineering, electrochemical innovation and industrial scalability, MATCATH aims to achieve step-change gains in efficiency, durability and cost, eliminating the need for platinum-group metals (PGMs) and critical raw materials (CRMs).
Cost and Durability Barriers in Hydrogen Electrolysis
The Challenge
To scale green hydrogen, next-generation electrolyzers require breakthrough cathode technologies.
Current cathodes rely on PGMs and CRMs, increasing costs and limiting scalability.
Industrial electrolyzers need higher current density and lower overpotential at reduced operational cost.
AEM and alkaline systems lack high-efficiency, long-lifetime, metal-free electrodes.
Europe must reduce supply-chain risks and secure strategic autonomy in hydrogen technologies.
Cost and Durability Barriers in Hydrogen Electrolysis
The Challenge
To scale green hydrogen, next-generation electrolyzers require breakthrough cathode technologies.
Current cathodes rely on PGMs and CRMs, increasing costs and limiting scalability.
Industrial electrolyzers need higher current density and lower overpotential at reduced operational cost.
AEM and alkaline systems lack high-efficiency, long-lifetime, metal-free electrodes.
Europe must reduce supply-chain risks and secure strategic autonomy in hydrogen technologies.
Designed by Matteco
Validated for industrial use
Engineered for impact
Advanced Metal-Free Cathodes with Breakthrough Performance
Our Solution
MATCATH introduces novel MECT-based (Metal-Free Electrocatalytic Technology) cathodes engineered to outperform state-of-the-art commercial solutions. The project combines catalyst discovery, electrode architecture design, and industrial manufacturing to deliver clean, scalable and high-performance hydrogen production components.
- PGM-free & CRM-free catalysts
- High current density (> [insert range] mA/cm²)
- Low overpotential in alkaline and AEM operation
- Long-term stability and durability under industrial cycling
- Scalable deposition process suitable for gigafactory production
Compatible with AEM and alkaline electrolyzer OEMs
Designed by Matteco
Validated for industrial use
Engineered for impact
Advanced Metal-Free Cathodes with Breakthrough Performance
Our Solution
MATCATH introduces novel MECT-based (Metal-Free Electrocatalytic Technology) cathodes engineered to outperform state-of-the-art commercial solutions. The project combines catalyst discovery, electrode architecture design, and industrial manufacturing to deliver clean, scalable and high-performance hydrogen production components.
- PGM-free & CRM-free catalysts
- High current density (> [insert range] mA/cm²)
- Low overpotential in alkaline and AEM operation
- Long-term stability and durability under industrial cycling
- Scalable deposition process suitable for gigafactory production
Compatible with AEM and alkaline electrolyzer OEMs
Advance the technology from TRL 4 to TRL 6
MATCATH will mature its PGM-free cathode technology through laboratory optimization, system-level integration and industrial validation to reach TRL 6 by project end
Develop next-generation PGM-free cathodes
Achieve breakthrough catalytic activity and long-term stability using metal-free materials.
Validate performance in industrially relevant conditions
Benchmark MATCATH cathodes in single cells, short stacks and industrial validation lines.
De-risk scale-up and manufacturing
Adapt Matteco’s electrode fabrication process for large-area and mass production.
Engage the hydrogen ecosystem
Build collaborations with electrolyzer OEMs, integrators and end-users across Europe.
Prepare for market uptake
Define exploitation pathways, IP protection, and partnership models for commercial adoption.
Advance the technology from TRL 4 to TRL 6
MATCATH will mature its PGM-free cathode technology through laboratory optimization, system-level integration and industrial validation to reach TRL 6 by project end
Develop next-generation PGM-free cathodes
Achieve breakthrough catalytic activity and long-term stability using metal-free materials.
Validate performance in industrially relevant conditions
Benchmark MATCATH cathodes in single cells, short stacks and industrial validation lines.
De-risk scale-up and manufacturing
Adapt Matteco’s electrode fabrication process for large-area and mass production.
Engage the hydrogen ecosystem
Build collaborations with electrolyzer OEMs, integrators and end-users across Europe.
Prepare for market uptake
Define exploitation pathways, IP protection, and partnership models for commercial adoption.
Why MATCATH Matters
for the Future of Green Hydrogen
Up to [X]% reduction
in cathode cost
by removing PGMs and CRMs
Higher hydrogen
production efficiency
through advanced catalytic materials
Industrial
durability
suitable for large-scale deployment
European
technological sovereignty
in hydrogen components
Compatibility with next-generation AEM electrolyzers
MATCATH accelerates Europe’s mission to produce cost-competitive, low-carbon hydrogen for industry, mobility and energy systems.
Why MATCATH Matters
for the Future of Green Hydrogen
Up to [X]% reduction
in cathode cost
by removing PGMs and CRMs
Higher hydrogen
production efficiency
through advanced catalytic materials
Industrial
durability
suitable for large-scale deployment
European
technological sovereignty
in hydrogen components
Compatibility with next-generation AEM electrolyzers
MATCATH accelerates Europe’s mission to produce cost-competitive, low-carbon hydrogen for industry, mobility and energy systems.
Led by Matteco:
A Deeptech Leader in Advanced Electrodes
MATCATH is developed by Matteco, a European deeptech company specializing in high-performance catalysts and electrodes for hydrogen technologies. Matteco’s patented electrode platform already delivers best-in-class activity, durability and industrial robustness for alkaline and AEM electrolysis.
Led by Matteco:
A Deeptech Leader in Advanced Electrodes
MATCATH is developed by Matteco, a European deeptech company specializing in high-performance catalysts and electrodes for hydrogen technologies. Matteco’s patented electrode platform already delivers best-in-class activity, durability and industrial robustness for alkaline and AEM electrolysis.
News & Updates
Latest progress, events and insights from the MATCATH project
News & Updates
Latest progress, events and insights from the MATCATH project
Our Work Plan
Project Activities
PGM-free catalysts and morphology optimisation
WP1
Materials Development
Engineering scalable high-performance cathode structures
WP2
Electrode Architecture & Integration
Benchmarking in lab cells, short stacks and industrial operation
WP3
Validation & Testing
IP, product roadmap, industrial partnerships
WP4
Transition & Exploitation Pathways
Stakeholder engagement, alliances, commercialization readiness
WP5
Communication & Dissemination
Our Work Plan
Project Activities
PGM-free catalysts and morphology optimisation
WP1
Materials Development
Engineering scalable high-performance cathode structures
WP2
Electrode Architecture & Integration
Benchmarking in lab cells, short stacks and industrial operation
WP3
Validation & Testing
IP, product roadmap, industrial partnerships
WP4
Transition & Exploitation Pathways
Stakeholder engagement, alliances, commercialization readiness
WP5
Communication & Dissemination
Opportunities for Collaboration
Collaborate with MATCATH
We actively engage with OEMs, electrolyzer manufacturers, integrators, EPCs and industrial hydrogen users.
Partners gain early access to cutting-edge cathode technology and co-validation opportunities.
Opportunities for Collaboration
Collaborate with MATCATH
We actively engage with OEMs, electrolyzer manufacturers, integrators, EPCs and industrial hydrogen users.
Partners gain early access to cutting-edge cathode technology and co-validation opportunities.