Dr. Torsten W. BUENNAGEL

Dr. Torsten W. Buennagel is Fuel Cell Manager at TANAKA, with responsibilities spanning TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. and Metalor Technologies SA, a group company of TANAKA. With more than 15 years of experience in precious-metal catalysts, he leads business development for fuel-cell and water-electrolysis catalysts, working with customers and industry partners to support the commercialization of hydrogen technologies and the development of circular precious-metal value chains. He holds a doctorate in macromolecular chemistry from the University of Wuppertal.

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Scaling hydrogen: How can precious metals balance performance, reduction and circularity?

As countries and industries accelerate their transition towards lower-carbon energy systems, hydrogen is emerging as an important area of investment and technological development.

October 20, 2026