PEPPER at SSPC22: International Panel on Proton-Conducting Ceramic Technologies

Published: 10. September 2025

The 22nd International Conference on Solid-State Proton Conductors (SSPC22) is going to take place at DTU – Technical University of Denmark (DTU - Spicing Up Hydrogen Innovation) from 14–19 September 2025. The event brings together a global community of researchers to explore the latest progress in experimental and theoretical research on proton and related ion conduction in solids.

Among the key sessions is the panel discussion “Proton Conducting Ceramics: Where Do We Want to Go — and What Could Stop Us?”, with representatives of notable EU projects and global experts exploring commercialization pathways, roadmaps, and the key challenges for PCC technologies.

PEPPER’s Role

Our project manager Rémi Costa from DLR (DLR - Spicing Up Hydrogen Innovation) will represent PEPPER in the panel discussion, sharing how the project is driving forward planar proton-conducting electrolysis cells (PCCELs) that combine high performance with efficiency at temperatures ≤600°C.

Goals of the Panel

  • Highlight how EU projects are contributing to the commercialization of PCC technologies
  • Present key developments in the field from the US and China
  • Discuss the main roadblocks to bringing PCC electrolysis closer to market
  • Answer the questions from the audience

Follow PEPPER on our website for updates. We will share key takeaways from the session soon!

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The project is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members.

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