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Uniformity, Performance, and Durability of Roll-to-Roll-Coated Iridium Oxide Electrolyzer Catalyst Layers

Published by National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Department of Energy | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2025-11-20T21:02:54Z
Data for "Uniformity, Performance, and Durability of Roll-to-Roll-Coated Iridium Oxide Electrolyzer Catalyst Layers.” This work investigates the use of roll-to-roll coating methods for the production of iridium oxide catalyst layers for proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers. Catalyst layers were produced using two coating methods: slot die and gravure. The film microstructure and uniformity were investigated by electron microscopy. Membrane electrode assembly testing investigated the impacts of coating method and catalyst layer uniformity on electrolyzer performance and durability. 

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  • Steady-shear rheometry of the 10 wt% IrO2 catalyst ink

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  • Stead-shear rheometry of the 20 wt% IrO2 catalyst ink

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  • Steady-shear rheometry measurements of the 30 wt% IrO2 catalyst ink

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Gravure Anode Loading: 0.2 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 19.9kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Gravure Anode Loading: 0.2 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 4.96kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Gravure Anode Loading: 0.4 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 19.9kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Gravure Anode Loading: 0.4 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 4.96kx

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.11 mgIr/cm2

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.34 mgIr/cm2

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.55 mgIr/cm2

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot die Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.08 mgIr/cm2

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot die Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.37 mgIr/cm2

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  • Cross sectional scanning electron microscopy image of anode catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot die Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.64 mgIr/cm2

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Spray Anode Loading: 0.2 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 19.9kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Spray Anode Loading: 0.2 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 4.96kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Spray Anode Loading: 0.4 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 19.9kx

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  • High-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy image of MEA after voltage cycling Anode Coating Method: Spray Anode Loading: 0.4 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 4.96kx

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  • Polarization curve measurements of MEAs as a function of coating method, catalyst ink concentration, and catalyst layer loading. Initial performance only

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  • Polarization curves for gravure and spray coated catalyst layers measured before and after voltage cycling

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.11 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.11 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.11 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.34 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.34 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.34 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.55 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.55 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Gravure Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.55 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.08 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.08 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 10 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.08 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.37 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.37 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 20 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.37 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.64 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 10,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.64 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 1,000x

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  • Top down scanning electron microscopy of catalyst layer decal Coating Method: Slot Die Catalyst Ink Concentration: 30 wt% IrO2 Catalyst Layer Loading: 0.64 mgIr/cm2 Magnification: 200x

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