The controllable design of catalyst inks to enhance PEMFC performance: a review

Y Guo, F Pan, W Chen, Z Ding, D Yang, B Li… - Electrochemical Energy …, 2021 - Springer
Typical catalyst inks in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are composed of a
catalyst, its support, an ionomer and a solvent and are used with solution processing …

Rheological investigation on the microstructure of fuel cell catalyst inks

S Khandavalli, JH Park, NN Kariuki… - … applied materials & …, 2018 - ACS Publications
We present a rheological investigation of fuel cell catalyst inks. The effects of ink parameters,
which include carbon black-support structure, Pt presence on carbon support (Pt–carbon) …

Ionomer network of catalyst layers for proton exchange membrane fuel cell

H Ren, Y Teng, X Meng, D Fang, H Huang… - Journal of Power …, 2021 - Elsevier
The ionomer binder within catalyst layer (CL) plays a vital role in proton exchange
membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Short-side-chain (SSC) perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) …

Experimental and theoretical analysis of ink dispersion stability for polymer electrolyte fuel cell applications

S Shukla, S Bhattacharjee, AZ Weber… - Journal of The …, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
The aggregate size in fuel cell catalyst inks depends on the type of dispersion medium,
particle concentration, and addition of stabilizing agents. In this work, ink stability and …

Evolution of the interfacial structure of a catalyst ink with the quality of the dispersing solvent: a contrast variation small-angle and ultrasmall-angle neutron scattering …

R Balu, NR Choudhury, JP Mata… - … applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The electrocatalyst layer (ECL) of the proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is
commonly fabricated from colloidal catalyst ink containing carbon-supported catalyst …

Small Angle Scattering Techniques for the Study of Catalysts and Catalytic Processes

F Herrera, G Rumi, PY Steinberg, A Wolosiuk… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Small‐Angle Scattering (SAS) techniques are essential tools for the
characterization of catalysts before, during and after catalytic reactions. Either based on X …

Gravure coating for roll-to-roll manufacturing of proton-exchange-membrane fuel cell catalyst layers

SA Mauger, KC Neyerlin… - Journal of The …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
In this work, we demonstrate gravure coating as a highly relevant technology for the
production of roll-to-roll coated catalyst layers. Our results showed gravure coating is …

Microstructure formation mechanism of catalyst layer and its effect on fuel cell performance: Effect of dispersion medium composition

H Ren, X Meng, Y Lin, Z Shao - Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
The design of the catalyst layer (CL) offers a feasible way to realize the commercialization of
proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). An in-depth understanding of catalyst inks …

[HTML][HTML] Dispersion-solvent control of ionomer aggregation in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

JH Lee, G Doo, SH Kwon, S Choi, HT Kim, SG Lee - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
In this study, we examined the influence of the dispersion solvent in three dipropylene-
glycol/water (DPG/water) mixtures, with DPG contents of 0, 50, and 100 wt%, on ionomer …

[HTML][HTML] Electrochemical performance of poly (arylene piperidinium) membranes and ionomers in anion exchange membrane fuel cells

T Novalin, D Pan, G Lindbergh, C Lagergren… - Journal of Power …, 2021 - Elsevier
Awakening interest in anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFC) for low temperature
applications has led to an increased demand for high-performing polymers stable under …