Structure, property, and performance of catalyst layers in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

J Zhao, H Liu, X Li - Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 2023 - Springer
Catalyst layer (CL) is the core component of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells,
which determines the performance, durability, and cost. However, difficulties remain for a …

Recent insights on catalyst layers for anion exchange membrane fuel cells

J Zhang, W Zhu, T Huang, C Zheng, Y Pei… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) performance have significantly improved in
the last decade (> 1 W cm− 2), and is now comparable with that of proton exchange …

A comprehensive review of PBI-based high temperature PEM fuel cells

SS Araya, F Zhou, V Liso, SL Sahlin, JR Vang… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
The current status on the understanding of the various operational aspects of high
temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFC) has been summarized. The …

Three-dimensional nanoimaging of fuel cell catalyst layers

R Girod, T Lazaridis, HA Gasteiger, V Tileli - Nature Catalysis, 2023 - nature.com
Catalyst layers in proton exchange membrane fuel cells consist of platinum-group-metal
nanocatalysts supported on carbon aggregates, forming a porous structure through which …

Platinum-group-metal catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells: From catalyst design to electrode structure optimization

J Hou, M Yang, C Ke, G Wei, C Priest, Z Qiao, G Wu… - EnergyChem, 2020 - Elsevier
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have attracted significant attention in the
past three decades as a very promising power source for transportation applications. After …

Three-dimensional analysis of Nafion layers in fuel cell electrodes

M Lopez-Haro, L Guétaz, T Printemps, A Morin… - Nature …, 2014 - nature.com
Proton exchange membrane fuel cell is one of the most promising zero-emission power
sources for automotive or stationary applications. However, their cost and lifetime remain the …

Fuel cell catalyst layers: a polymer science perspective

S Holdcroft - Chemistry of materials, 2014 - ACS Publications
The polymeric ionomer plays a vital role in PEM fuel cell device technology, not simply as
the membrane that transports protons and water from one electrode to another but as the …

Scientific aspects of polymer electrolyte fuel cell durability and degradation

R Borup, J Meyers, B Pivovar, YS Kim… - Chemical …, 2007 - ACS Publications
Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells have the potential to alleviate major
problems associated with the production and consumption of energy. Fuel cells operate as …

A review of platinum-based catalyst layer degradation in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

S Zhang, XZ Yuan, JNC Hin, H Wang… - Journal of power …, 2009 - Elsevier
Catalyst layer degradation has become an important issue in the development of proton
exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. This paper reviews the most recent research on …

Mitigation of PEM fuel cell catalyst degradation with porous carbon supports

E Padgett, V Yarlagadda, ME Holtz, M Ko… - Journal of The …, 2019 - iopscience.iop.org
Maintaining high performance after extensive use remains a key challenge for low-Pt proton
exchange membrane fuel cells for transportation applications. Strategically improving …