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Impedance-Based Performance Analysis of Micropatterned Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
- Source :
- Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage; May 2022, Vol. 19 Issue: 2 p021017-021017, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Micropatterns applied to proton exchange membranes can improve the performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cells; however, the mechanism underlying this improvement is yet to be clarified. In this study, a patterned membrane electrode assembly (MEA) was compared with a flat one using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and distribution of relaxation time analysis. The micropattern positively affects the oxygen reduction reaction by increasing the reaction area. However, simultaneously, the pattern negatively affects the gas diffusion because it lengthens the average oxygen transport path through the catalyst layer. In addition, the patterned MEA is more vulnerable to flooding, but performs better than the flat MEA in low-humidity conditions. Therefore, the composition, geometry, and operating conditions of the micropatterned MEA should be comprehensively optimized to achieve optimal performance.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23816872 and 23816910
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs58568809
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053388