A High-Stability Three-Dimensional Conductive Substrate for Electrochemical and Energy Devices
In water electrolysis, fuel cells, and energy storage devices, the wettability, electrical stability, and long-term corrosion resistance of electrode substrates often determine the ultimate performance limits of the system. To address demanding operating conditions such as high current density, long-duration operation, and strongly alkaline environments, Youveim® introduces Hydrophilic Nickel Fiber Paper (Nickel Felt)—a reliable three-dimensional conductive substrate for research-scale and pilot-scale electrochemical systems.
Youveim® Hydrophilic Nickel Fiber Paper is a porous metallic material fabricated by sintering high-purity nickel fibers. Through advanced surface hydrophilization, the material exhibits double-sided hydrophilic characteristics, significantly improving electrolyte wetting and gas–liquid transport while maintaining the inherent high electrical conductivity and mechanical strength of nickel.
Its continuously interconnected three-dimensional porous network combines high specific surface area, high porosity, and good flexibility, making it a stable platform for use as an electrode substrate, current collector, or catalyst support in a wide range of electrochemical and new-energy applications.
Compared with conventional nickel fiber paper, the hydrophilic version delivers clear advantages in electrochemical environments:
Electrolyte rapidly and uniformly penetrates the internal pore network, effectively preventing localized dry zones or gas blockage.
Improved electrode–electrolyte contact helps lower ohmic resistance and concentration polarization.
Especially well suited for alkaline water electrolysis and AEM electrolyzers operating under high load.
Facilitates rapid gas bubble detachment, minimizing active-site shielding caused by gas accumulation.
A continuous nickel fiber network provides stable, low-resistance pathways for electron transport.
Excellent resistance to compression and bending, enabling long-term electrochemical cycling and assembly stress tolerance.
Maintains structural integrity and electrical performance in alkaline electrolytes and various electrochemical environments.
Supports high catalyst loading and enhances reaction kinetics.
Easy to cut, press, and form, compatible with diverse electrode and device designs.
Alkaline water electrolysis (HER / OER) cathode and anode substrates
Conductive frameworks for AEM electrolyzers
Electrode supports for high current density operation
Electrode substrates for alkaline fuel cells
Supercapacitor electrodes with enhanced power and rate performance
Current collectors for lithium-ion and emerging energy storage systems
Supports for noble-metal and transition-metal catalysts
Three-dimensional frameworks for electrocatalytic reactions
Platforms for high-sensitivity electrochemical sensors
Research on porous functional electrode architectures
| Product Code | Nominal Thickness | Thickness Range | Areal Density | Porosity | Density Type | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFP25HH | 0.25 mm | 0.20–0.25 mm | 580 g/m² | 70–80% | Low density / high permeability | 1 day |
| NFP25LH | 0.25 mm | 0.25–0.28 mm | 950 g/m² | ~60% | High density / low permeability | 1 day |
| NFP30MH | 0.30 mm | 0.29–0.31 mm | 850 g/m² | ~70% | Medium–high density / permeable | 1 day |
| NFP40HH | 0.40 mm | 0.40–0.42 mm | 950 g/m² | 70–80% | Medium density / low permeability | 1 day |
Custom sizes and hydrophilicity levels are available upon request.
Ultrasonic cleaning in anhydrous ethanol or deionized water for 5–10 minutes
Dry at 60–80 °C for ≥2 hours or under vacuum
Avoid aggressive mechanical rubbing to prevent fiber damage
Store sealed, dry, and dust-free
Recommended environment: 5–30 °C, humidity < 60% RH
Avoid heavy pressure, excessive bending, and prolonged air exposure
Youveim® Hydrophilic Nickel Fiber Paper is compatible with various electrode manufacturing methods, including:
Catalyst spraying or ultrasonic spraying
Impregnation loading
Electrodeposition and chemical deposition
Binder systems such as PTFE, PVDF, and Nafion®
Its stable three-dimensional framework and hydrophilic surface significantly enhance coating uniformity and adhesion reliability.
Youveim® Hydrophilic Nickel Fiber Paper (Nickel Felt) is not designed merely to maximize catalytic activity. Instead, it focuses on electrical stability, interface compatibility, and electrochemical durability, making it particularly suitable for electrochemical and energy systems that demand high operational stability and reproducibility.
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💰 Youveim® Hydrophilic Nickel Fiber Paper (Nickel Felt) – Price List (USD)
| Product Code | Thickness | Areal Density (g/m²) | Porosity | Fiber Density / Light Transmittance | 5 × 5 cm | 10 × 10 cm | 20 × 20 cm | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFP25HH | 0.25 mm | 580 | 70–80% | Low density / High transmittance | $40 | $120 | $360 | 1 day |
| NFP25MH | 0.25 mm | 800 | 60–70% | Low density / High transmittance | $40 | $120 | $360 | 1 day |
| NFP30MH | 0.30 mm | 850 | ~70% | Relatively high density / Transmittant | $40 | $120 | $360 | 1 day |
| NFP40HH | 0.40 mm | 950 | 70–80% | Medium density / Low transmittance | $40 | $120 | $360 | 1 day |
Notes
Prices are for standard hydrophilic treatment.
For enhanced hydrophilicity, custom sizes, or bulk orders, please contact us for a quotation.
Lead time indicates preparation before shipment (ex-stock items).
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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