Area
Nano-alloys, Decarbonising, Renewable energy, Fuels

Affiliation
DTU Energy

Team
Morten Hald, EIR
Amado Andrés Velázquez Palenzuela, PhD, Lead Scientist
Sanser Celenk, PhD
Marc Lindgaard, M.Sc.
Jens Oluf Jensen, PhD
Yang Hu, PhD
Qingfeng Li, Professor
Christian D. Nielsen, Founder
Santiago Martin, PhD

Specialising in the development of advanced multi-element catalysts for clean energy conversion. Their groundbreaking multi-metallic nano-alloys are designed to enhance the performance, efficiency, and durability of hydrogen fuel cells, particularly proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM FCs). With origins in long-term research at DTU Energy, RareCore is focused on revolutionising the platinum catalyst used in fuel cells, paving the way for a step-change in clean energy technology that could significantly accelerate global fuel cell adoption.

Why it Matters

The catalyst technology plays a crucial role in the clean energy transition, particularly in hydrogen fuel cells, which are vital for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like heavy-duty transport and power generation. Their multi-element catalyst not only improves the power output and durability of fuel cells but also offers a more sustainable and cost-efficient use of platinum. As fuel cells become increasingly important in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across industries, RareCore’s innovation will contribute a small yet highly impactful piece to the broader effort of global emissions reduction, supporting the shift towards greener fuels like hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia.