Novel components in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWE's): Status, challenges and future needs. A mini review

AEMWE is a novel technology combining the advantages of the already recognized electrolyzer technologies, i.e. Proton Exchange Membrane WE (PEMWE) and Alkaline WE (AWE) with the promise to eliminate the disadvantages of both. This review presents an overall opinion of the current state of AEMWE technology, focusing on component's performance, durability and overall operation while identifying the critical gaps in the technology. It presents our perspective on the requisite developments in AEMWE at the cell component level in order to become a viable technology amongst other electrolyzer technologies with the potential for widespread adoption and commercialization.

Automated summary

AEMWE is a novel technology that combines the strengths of PEMWE and AWE while promising to eliminate their drawbacks. This review provides an assessment of the current state of AEMWE technology, highlighting the need for further developments at the cell component level to make it a viable option among electrolyzer technologies with potential for widespread adoption and commercialization.