Seeking to progress toward circular economies, innovative hydrogen recycling systems now recover, purify, and reuse discarded hydrogen streams as a usable clean fuel. Various proprietary methods convert once-wasted process and off-gas hydrogen from industrial facilities into valuable energy sources, displacing conventional natural gas.

YouChi Gas utilizes a thermolysis technique to extract hydrogen from plastics and organic material headed to landfills. With exceptional refining capabilities, we can recover the precious metals from the entire life cycle of the fuel cells - from production to destruction. Using our complex processes, we extract the PGMs from membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and fuel cell stacks, then refine them to a very high purity.

We use complex sampling processes and analytical methods during the evaluation stage, processing the entire stack to generate a homogeneous sample for full analysis. Then, using accurate assaying techniques – proven and trusted - we can accurately represent the whole material and determine your exact amount of PGM content.

Once refined, metal will be returned to begin its lifecycle again. Our optimized process allows us to recover PGMs quickly, efficiently, and securely. From initial material analysis to comprehensive metal management services, we guide and advise you at each step of the process.

Diversion from Landfill

Millions of single-use household plastics are collected, baled, and diverted from landfills. Bales are transported to the FusionOne site and stored ready for processing.

No Separation Automation

Bales are placed into the HydroPlas system without the need for sorting or cleaning. HydroPlas system automatically shreds and grinds the plastic to optimum size.

High Temp, No Emissions

Shredded plastic enters the reactor where it is subjected to very high temperatures in a zero oxygen controlled environment, This means no combustion or burning so no emissions and maximum resource recovery.

Thermal Decomposition

The long polymer chains of the waste plastic break down into shorter, simpler chains, becoming a hydrogen-rich syngas stream. This is the thermal decomposition in action, clawing back the components of the waste plastic.

Energy Recovery

Energy is extracted from the otherwise wasted heat produced and used to power ancillary equipment. Every step is taken towards energy efficiency and a circular economy.

Fue Cell Pure Hydrogen

The now-cooled syngas enters our secondary system, separating and purifying into various gaseous commodities. The hydrogen stream, the majority of the gas, is purified to 99.997%, which is suitable for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Zero Emission Vehicle Charging

The hydrogen is pressurized and stored in our gas station-ready storage system for zero-emission vehicles to refuel.

Green Energy

Excess hydrogen is piped to a particular power generation system, sending green energy into the grid.

Our system can process multiple carbon-based feedstocks but has been optimized for Plastic Waste. Various sustainable commercial products are produced as outputs, including fuel cell grade pure Hydrogen and Zero Emission electricity.