A comprehensive assessment on the durability of gas diffusion electrode materials in PEM fuel cell stack

doi:10.1007/s11708-019-0618-y

Front. Energy

2019, Vol. 13

Issue (2) : 325-338 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-019-0618-y

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A comprehensive assessment on the durability of gas diffusion electrode materials in PEM fuel cell stack

Arunkumar JAYAKUMAR(

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Mechanical Engineering Department, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai 600069, India

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Abstract

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell is the most promising among the various types of fuel cells. Though it has found its applications in numerous fields, the cost and durability are key barriers impeding the commercialization of PEM fuel cell stack. The crucial and expensive component involved in it is the gas diffusion electrode (GDE) and its degradation, which limits the performance and life of the fuel cell stack. A critical analysis and comprehensive understanding of the structural and functional properties of various materials involved in the GDE can help us to address the related durability and cost issues. This paper reviews the key GDE components, and in specific, the root causes influencing the durability. It also envisages the role of novel materials and provides a critical recommendation to improve the GDE durability.

Keywords PEM fuel cell gas diffusion electrode(GDE) gas diffusion layer(GDL) membrane electrode assembly durability fuel cell catalyst

Corresponding Author(s): Arunkumar JAYAKUMAR

Online First Date: 24 April 2019 Issue Date: 04 July 2019

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Arunkumar JAYAKUMAR. A comprehensive assessment on the durability of gas diffusion electrode materials in PEM fuel cell stack[J]. Front. Energy, 2019, 13(2): 325-338.

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Fig.1 A plan of PEM fuel cell (single cell) indicating electron and proton transfer

Fig.2 Volcano plots showing the trends in oxygen reduction activity as a function of the oxygen binding energy

Fig.3 Functional plan of key GDE component and cross sectional view of GDE

Fig.4 Mechanisms of Pt degradation

Tab.1 Snapshot on GDL degradation factors

Tab.2 Evolution of ECSA obtained from H₂ desorption peak of cyclic voltammetry performed during the different protocol tests

Tab.3 Effective thermal conductivities of the GDL-review

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