ZeroAvia has strengthened its development of clean propulsion systems by adding nine new patents this year, bringing its total portfolio to 45 granted rights related to electric propulsion technologies and hydrogen engines for aviation.
Hydrogen engines for large-capacity aircraft
Among the new awards is a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that features an integrated hydrogen electric motor, intended for models such as the ATR and Dash 8. This innovation is part of the ZA2000 system, which seeks to provide 40- to 80-seat aircraft with a zero-emission, energy-dense propulsion system.
The advance in HTPEM (high temperature) fuel cells has also been boosted by a patent granted in the United Kingdom, which protects a new type of coating for aluminum bipolar plates. This technology will allow operation at higher temperatures with lighter materials, optimizing the performance and durability of propulsion systems.
Moreover, ZeroAvia ‘s patented developments include improvements in thermal management, cryogenic systems and platinum nanoparticle catalysts for fuel cells. Together, these innovations strengthen the subsystems needed to scale up the use of hydrogen. hydrogen in commercial aircraft and improve the operational feasibility of airport refueling.
One of the patented systems allows the heat generated during the hydrogen fueling process to be reused to power other electrical systems on the aircraft, resulting in improved energy efficiency during ground operations.
The company led by Val Miftakhov has been committed since its inception to the in-house development of nuclear technologies in hydrogen aviation. The combination of granted patents and trade secrets establishes ZeroAvia with one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in this segment. The focus is on the commercial engine market and enables new applications such as hybrid aircraft, eVTOL and unmanned vehicles.
In an environment where manufacturers such as Airbus y Boeing accelerate the design of hydrogen-compatible airframes, having patents on propulsion systems becomes crucial to ensure technological leadership and independence.
Follow us on social networks and don’t miss any of our publications!
YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) TikTok
Source and photo: ZeroAvia
