Hydrogen is gaining a larger role in global decarbonization efforts. Precious metals are central to many related technologies: platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), iridium (Ir), rhodium (Rh) and ruthenium (Ru) are used in fuel-cell and water-electrolysis electrocatalysts, also in reforming, shift-reaction, PROX and oxidation catalysts while Pd supports selective hydrogen separation. As deployment grows, improved performance must be accompanied by efficient metal use, recovery and reuse.

TANAKA supports the hydrogen value chain by combining materials technology with precious metal recovery and refining. This integrated approach advances hydrogen-system performance while enabling circular use of precious metal resources. Building on over four decades of fuel-cell catalyst development, TANAKA offers not only strong catalyst development capabilities but also large-scale manufacturing capacity and exceptional quality stability. Based on these strengths, TANAKA has expanded into water-electrolysis catalysts, hydrogen-permeable membranes, reforming, shift-reaction, PROX and oxidation catalysts, and precious-metal-plated components.

TANAKA's industrial precious metals business integrates procurement, development, manufacturing, recovery and refining. These capabilities support circular metal use and stable material supply across the product lifecycle.

Commenting on TANAKA's participation, Shingo Suzuki, Managing Director of TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS Europe GmbH, said,

"Precious metals are still essential to hydrogen technologies, and their responsible management must advance alongside materials performance. At Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026, we look forward to discussing with customers and industry partners how catalyst innovation, recovery and refining can support a more sustainable hydrogen industry."

Press Release: http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260909.pdf