Enhancing heat transfer in proton exchange membrane fuel cells through obstructed cooling channels: A comprehensive study

T Huang, Y Xiao, D Yi, X Ren, J Ma, W Ding… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
In response to the rising power density in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, efficient
thermal management is critical. This study addresses challenges related to non-uniform …

High-precision identification of polarization processes of proton exchange membrane fuel cells through relaxation time analysis: Targeted experimental design and …

C Wang, J Li, S Zhang, X Li, X Duan, Y Wu, Q Zhang… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Distribution of relaxation time (DRT) technology can achieve more precise decoupling of
polarization process of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). However, except for …

Manifold geometry optimization and flow distribution analysis in commercial-scale proton exchange membrane fuel cell stacks

T Huang, W Ding, Y Xiao, R Ke, P Zou, Y Chen, Z Wan… - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The manifold structure in high-power Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) stacks
critically influences airflow distribution, thereby affecting stack performance, temperature …

Study on a novel self-adaptive cathode flow field with deformable baffles for proton exchange membrane fuel cell

J Liu, Z Luo, J Hu, Y Cai - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
The cathode flow field is one of the key influencing factors on the performance of proton
exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Current research on the cathode flow field mainly …

Performance enhancement in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with flow traps and field gradients: A Numerical Study

P Padavu, PK Koorata, S Kattimani… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficient reactant distribution and water removal are critical during polymer electrolyte fuel
cell (PEFC) operation. The bipolar plate and its corresponding flow field design are vital …

Multi-objective optimization of proton exchange membrane fuel cell flow channel baffle based on artificial neural network and genetic algorithm

G Zou, K Chen, W Chen, Q Deng, B Chen - Fuel, 2025 - Elsevier
This research aims to improve the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
(PEMFCs) by multi-objective optimization of the flow channel structure. The accomplishment …

Experimental investigation for the influence mechanism of air intake method and humidity level on performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

J Fu, G Zhang, D Xu, X Sun, T He, H Li - International Journal of Hydrogen …, 2024 - Elsevier
As pivotal component of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs), proton exchange membrane
fuel cells (PEMFCs) play a crucial role in determining performance and energy efficiency of …

Complex mechanisms of PEMFC performance variations influenced by both structural deformation and contact resistance under the clamping force

G Jing, C Hu, Y Qin, X Sun, T Ma - International Journal of Hydrogen …, 2024 - Elsevier
The performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is influenced by the
clamping force applied during assembly. However, the mechanisms are complex and many …

AI optimization framework using digital layouts of array structures: A case study for fuel cells

X Su, M Liu, W Fan, H Cui, D Lu, T Zheng, Y Luan, G Lu… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
It is challenging for common artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks to optimize layouts of array
structures, because AI is unable to recognize and adjust layouts. To address this challenge …

Numerical investigation of parameter distributions in high-temperature PEMFCs under various cooling surface temperature gradients

J Wang, S Wang, Y Zhu, L Yue - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Non-uniform current density distribution can lead to localized hotspots, resulting in
shortened lifespans of fuel cells. The temperature distributions on the bipolar plate cooling …