Smoltek Nanotech Holding AB. products

With our carbon nanofibers (CNFs) fabrication technology, we develop material solutions for use in the hydrogen industry. Currently, we focus on improving the electrochemical cell in PEM electrolyzers and fuel cells. The cell enables the conversion of electricity into hydrogen and vice versa. Thus, it’s a key component in storing and transmitting renewable energy and decarbonizing industry, transportation, and heating. Today’s PEM electrolyzers use costly catalyst particles which, in contact with the membrane, enable hydrogen to be formed. These catalyst particles are usually iridium or platinum. In traditional technology, these catalyst particles are mixed in ink that is applied directly with a membrane. However, the method is inefficient as not all these catalyst particles are in contact with the membrane.

Smoltek’s patent-protected technology platform enables controlled growth of precisely localized and defined nanostructures, as individual fibers or clusters, in predefined patterns or films. This is done in a through catalytic growth in a vacuum chamber using gas and catalysts. Materials and process conditions are compatible with industrial requirements. We have developed unique growth recipes using which we can grow carbon nanostructures at exact positions with exact required properties. This is our core technology, and it goes by the name SmolGROW™. Partners can license our technology to accomplish solutions tailored to their unique needs and requirements.