NOTARK Materials

Ion Conducting Polymers and Membranes Hold Great Promise for Advancing Energy Sustainability, Although Significant Challenges Hinder the Full Realization of Their Potential.

Our TuffPEM and AEMTuff membranes are designed, developed and manufactured to address all of these challenges.

Two key types of ion conducting polymers

PEMs or CEMs (Proton or Cation Exchange Membranes)

These conduct protons (H⁺) and are widely used in proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers.

AEMs (Anion Exchange Membranes)

These conduct anions (such as OH⁻) and are central to anion exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Membrane Technologies Powering the Clean Energy Transition

AEMs and PEMs are central to the shift from fossil fuels to clean, electrochemical energy systems, helping decarbonize power, transportation and chemical industry

Energy conversion

Energy storage

Electrochemical synthesis

Water purification and treatment

Ion Conducting Polymers and Membranes hold great promise for advancing energy sustainability, although significant challenges still hinder the full realization of their potential.

Our TuffPEM and AEMTuff membranes are designed, developed and manufactured to address all of these challenges

Cost

Current membranes available in the market are very expensive. For broad adoption significant cost reduction is required.

Durability

Current membranes lack long term durability required for many of the application. Membranes with durability of often several years is required.

EHS Concerns

There is a concern of per-fluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS or “Forever Chemicals” associated fluorinated membranes. It is desirable to have fluorine-free membranes.

Scalability

Many of the membranes are available in small quantities and lack commercial scalability. Membranes with capability and capacity to manufacture millions of square meters are required.