Advanced Hydrophilic Titanium-Based Porous Transport Layer (PTL) Solution
Youveim® Hydrophilic Titanium Fiber Paper (Titanium Felt) is a high-performance titanium-based porous transport layer (PTL) designed for PEM water electrolysis, AEM electrolyzers, CO₂ electrolysis, and advanced electrochemical systems.
In modern electrochemical applications such as water splitting, CO₂ reduction, redox flow batteries, and electrocatalysis, the porous transport layer (PTL) plays a critical role beyond simple electron conduction and mechanical support. It directly governs:
With the development of high-current-density electrolysis systems, conventional diffusion layers are no longer sufficient for long-term stable operation. In particular, the anode side (OER) of PEM electrolyzers requires a PTL with:
Youveim® Hydrophilic Titanium Fiber Paper is fabricated via a 3D sintered high-purity titanium fiber network combined with a proprietary surface hydrophilic activation treatment. This design integrates the intrinsic stability of titanium with enhanced fluid management capability, making it a key material for next-generation electrochemical systems.
The anode of PEM electrolyzers operates under highly oxidative conditions:
Under such harsh conditions, the PTL must not only resist corrosion but also ensure continuous and uniform electrolyte transport to the catalyst layer.
While conventional titanium fiber paper already offers excellent corrosion resistance, its naturally formed oxide surface can limit wettability and slow electrolyte penetration.
Youveim® Hydrophilic Titanium Fiber Paper significantly enhances surface energy and wettability through advanced surface engineering, enabling rapid electrolyte infiltration into the 3D porous network.
This results in:
| Feature | Advantage |
|---|---|
| High-purity sintered titanium fibers | Continuous and stable conductive network |
| Proprietary hydrophilic surface treatment | Rapid electrolyte wetting and spreading |
| 3D interconnected porous structure | Enhanced gas–liquid transport |
| Excellent corrosion resistance | Long-term stability in harsh oxidative environments |
| High mechanical strength | Maintains structure under compression |
| High porosity design | Reduced mass transport resistance |
| Catalyst compatibility | Suitable for Pt, Ir, Ru-based systems |
| Customizable design | Thickness, porosity, and dimensions available |
| Model | Thickness (mm) | Porosity | Fiber Length | Fiber Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF010LH | 0.10 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF020LH | 0.20 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF025LH | 0.25 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF030LH | 0.30 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF040MH | 0.40 | 55–65% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF050MH | 0.50 | 60–70% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF060MH | 0.60 | 60–70% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF080MH | 0.80 | 65–75% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF100MH | 1.00 | 65–75% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF120HH | 1.20 | 70–80% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TF150HH | 1.50 | 70–80% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm |
| Model | Thickness (mm) | Porosity | Fiber Length | Fiber Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFP025MH | 0.25 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TIFP040MH | 0.40 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TIFP060MH | 0.60 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm |
| TIFP080MH | 0.80 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm |
| Porosity | Characteristics | Recommended Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 50–60% | Strong electrolyte retention | Small lab-scale electrolyzers |
| 55–65% | Balanced performance | Standard research applications |
| 60–70% | Excellent gas diffusion | High current density systems |
| 70–80% | Ultra-low mass transport resistance | Industrial-scale electrolyzers |
| Property | 35 mm Fibers | 70 mm Fibers |
|---|---|---|
| Flatness | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Flexibility | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Conductive continuity | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Mechanical strength | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Large-area scalability | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Industrial suitability | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
Recommendation:
| Reaction System | Typical Catalysts |
|---|---|
| OER | IrO₂, RuO₂ |
| HER | Pt/C, Pt black |
| AEM electrolysis | NiFeOx |
| CO₂ reduction | Ag, Au, Cu |
| Seawater electrolysis | IrRuOx |
Compatible deposition methods:
DI water ultrasonic cleaning → Ethanol ultrasonic cleaning → Drying at 80°C
This improves catalyst adhesion and restores optimal wettability.
| System | Compression Ratio |
|---|---|
| PEM electrolyzer | 10–25% |
| AEM electrolyzer | 10–20% |
| CO₂ electrolyzer | 5–15% |
Q1: What is the difference between hydrophilic and standard titanium fiber paper?
Hydrophilic versions undergo surface activation to enhance wettability and interfacial fluid management, especially under high current density operation.
Q2: Can it replace carbon paper?
Yes. It is a preferred alternative for PEM electrolyzer anodes.
Q3: Can it be used for CO₂ electrolysis?
Yes. Its conductivity, porosity, and stability make it suitable as a gas diffusion and support layer.
Q4: Is catalyst pre-coating available?
Yes. IrO₂, RuO₂, Pt, Ag, NiFeOx coatings can be customized.
Q5: Can custom sizes be produced?
Yes. Circular, square, and irregular shapes up to 500 × 500 mm or larger.
SCI Materials Hub provides high-quality Youveim® Hydrophilic Titanium Fiber Paper and full electrochemical system solutions:
A next-generation titanium-based porous transport layer that combines exceptional corrosion resistance with advanced fluid management capability, enabling more efficient, stable, and scalable electrochemical systems for hydrogen production, CO₂ conversion, and advanced energy research.
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| Product Code | Thickness (mm) | Porosity | Fiber Length | Fiber Diameter | 5 × 5 cm (USD) | 10 × 10 cm (USD) | 20 × 20 cm (USD) | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF010LH | 0.10 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $18 | $60 | $220 | In stock |
| TF020LH | 0.20 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $21 | $72 | $285 | In stock |
| TF025LH | 0.25 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $24 | $80 | $300 | In stock |
| TF030LH | 0.30 | 50–60% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $24 | $80 | $300 | In stock |
| TF040MH | 0.40 | 55–65% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $30 | $90 | $340 | In stock |
| TF050MH | 0.50 | 60–70% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $35 | $135 | $435 | In stock |
| TF060MH | 0.60 | 60–70% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $38 | $150 | $460 | In stock |
| TF080MH | 0.80 | 65–75% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $48 | $162 | $520 | In stock |
| TF100MH | 1.00 | 65–75% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $66 | $228 | $870 | In stock |
| TF120HH | 1.20 | 70–80% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $78 | $276 | $1050 | In stock |
| TF150HH | 1.50 | 70–80% | 35 mm | 25–50 μm | $96 | $345 | $1290 | In stock |
| Product Code | Thickness (mm) | Porosity | Fiber Length | Fiber Diameter | 5 × 5 cm (USD) | 10 × 10 cm (USD) | 20 × 20 cm (USD) | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFP025MH | 0.25 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm | $24 | $80 | $300 | In stock |
| TIFP040MH | 0.40 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm | $30 | $90 | $340 | In stock |
| TIFP060MH | 0.60 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm | $34 | $130 | $460 | In stock |
| TIFP080MH | 0.80 | 60–70% | 70 mm | 25–50 μm | $40 | $140 | $520 | In stock |
Partial references citing our materials (from Google Scholar)
Carbon Dioxide Reduction
1. ACS Nano Strain Relaxation in Metal Alloy Catalysts Steers the Product Selectivity of Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction
The bipolar membrane (Fumasep FBM) in this paper was purchased from SCI Materials Hub, which was used in rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery tests. The authors reported a strain relaxation strategy to determine lattice strains in bimetal MNi alloys (M = Pd, Ag, and Au) and realized an outstanding CO2-to-CO Faradaic efficiency of 96.6% with outstanding activity and durability toward a Zn-CO2 battery.
2. Front. Chem. Boosting Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction on Atomically Dispersed Nickel Catalyst
In this paper, Vulcan XC-72R was purchased from SCI Materials Hub. Vulcan XC 72R carbon is the most common catalyst support used in the anode and cathode electrodes of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC), Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and many more!
3. Adv. Mater. Partially Nitrided Ni Nanoclusters Achieve Energy-Efficient Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO at Ultralow Overpotential
An AEM membrane (Sustainion X37-50 Grade RT, purchased from SCI Materials Hub) was activated in 1 M KOH for 24 h, washed with ultra-purity water prior to use.
4. Adv. Funct. Mater. Nanoconfined Molecular Catalysts in Integrated Gas Diffusion Electrodes for High-Current-Density CO2 Electroreduction
In this paper (Supporting Information), an anion exchanged membrane (Fumasep FAB-PK-130 obtained from SCI Materials Hub (www.scimaterials.cn)) was used to separate the catholyte and anolyte chambers.
SCI Materials Hub: we also recommend our Fumasep FAB-PK-75 for the use in a flow cell.
5. Appl. Catal. B Efficient utilization of nickel single atoms for CO2 electroreduction by constructing 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon tube network
In this paper, the Nafion 117 membrane was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
In this paper, Proton exchange membrane (Nafion 117), Nafion D520, and Toray 060 carbon paper were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
7. National Science Review Confinement of ionomer for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction via efficient mass transfer pathways
An anion exchange membrane (PiperION-A15-HCO3) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
8. Catalysis Communications Facilitating CO2 electroreduction to C2H4 through facile regulating {100} & {111} grain boundary of Cu2O
Carbon paper (TGPH060), membrane solution (Nafion D520), and ionic membrane (Nafion N117) were obtained from Wuhu Eryi Material Technology Co., Ltd (a company under SCI Materials Hub).
Batteries
1. J. Mater. Chem. A Blocking polysulfides with a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode via physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries
Graphene oxide (GO) in this paper was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The authors introduced a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode consisting of 1D Fe3C decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers (Fe3C/N-CNFs) side and 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) side as the free-standing carrier of Li2S6 catholyte to improve the overall electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
This paper used more than 10 kinds of materials from SCI Materials Hub and the authors gave detailed properity comparsion.
The commercial IEMs of Fumasep FAB-PK-130 and Nafion N117 were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Gas diffusion layers of GDL340 (CeTech) and SGL39BC (Sigracet) and Nafion dispersion (Nafion D520) were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
Zn foil (100 mm thickness) and Zn powder were obtained from the SCI Materials Hub.
Commercial 20% Pt/C, 40% Pt/C and IrO2 catalysts were also obtained from SCI Materials Hub.
3. Journal of Energy Chemistry Vanadium oxide nanospheres encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers with morphology and defect dual-engineering toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries
In this paper, carbon cloth (W0S1011) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The flexible carbon cloth matrix guaranteed the stabilization of the electrode and improved the conductivity of the cathode.
4. Energy Storage Materials Defect-abundant commercializable 3D carbon papers for fabricating composite Li anode with high loading and long life
The 3D carbon paper (TGPH060 raw paper) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
5. Nanomaterials A Stable Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–Air Battery Enabled by Heterogeneous MoS2 Cathode Catalysts
Nafion D520 (5 wt%), and carbon paper (GDL340) were received from SCI-Materials-Hub.
Carbon cloth (W0S1011) and other electrochemical consumables required for air cathode were provided by SCI Materials Hub.
Oxygen Reduction Reaction
1. J. Chem. Eng. Superior Efficiency Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Acidic Media through Epoxy Group Adjacent to Co-O/C Active Centers on Carbon Black
In this paper, Vulcan XC 72 carbon black, ion membrane (Nafion N115, 127 μL), Nafion solution (D520, 5 wt%), and carbon paper (AvCarb GDS 2230 and Spectracarb 2050A-1050) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Gaining insight into the impact of electronic property and interface electrostatic field on ORR kinetics in alloy engineering via theoretical prognostication and experimental validation
The 20 wt% Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub. This work places emphasis on the kinetics of the ORR concerning Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) catalysts, and integrates theoretical prognostication and experimental validation to illuminate the fundamental principles of alloy engineering.
Water Electrolysis
1. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Gold as an efficient hydrogen isotope separation catalyst in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
The cathodic catalysts of Pt/C (20 wt%, 2–3 nm) and Au/C (20 wt%, 4–5 nm) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
2. Small Science Silver Compositing Boosts Water Electrolysis Activity and Durability of RuO2 in a Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolyzer
Two fiber felts (0.35 mm thickness, SCI Materials Hub) were used as the porous transport layers at both the cathode and the anode.
3. Advanced Functional Materials Hierarchical Crystalline/Amorphous Heterostructure MoNi/NiMoOx for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution with Industry-Level Activity and Stability
Anion-exchange membrane (FAA-3-PK-130) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub website.
Fuel Cells
1. Polymer Sub-two-micron ultrathin proton exchange membrane with reinforced mechanical strength
Gas diffusion electrode (60% Pt/C, Carbon paper) was purchased from SCI Materials Hub.
Characterization
1. Chemical Engineering Journal Electrochemical reconstitution of Prussian blue analogue for coupling furfural electro-oxidation with photo-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction
An Au nanoparticle film was deposited on the total reflecting plane of a single reflection ATR crystal (SCI Materials Hub, Wuhu, China) via sputter coater.
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