Water management in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, ie, balance between
membrane drying and liquid water flooding, is a major aspect in the operation of these …

We have shown in our former study [1] that ordered microstructures can improve the effective
electrical conductivity and permeability in the gas diffusion layer (GDL). However, the effect …

Excess of liquid water in gas channels of polymer electrolyte fuel cells is responsible for
malfunctioning of these devices. Not only it decreases their efficiency via partial blockage of …

In this study, a stochastic model is used to reconstruct the uncompressed gas diffusion layer
(GDL) microstructures. Subsequently, the finite element method (FEM) is conducted for …

The surface wettability plays a significant role in two-phase flow in the gas diffusion layer
(GDL). However, few reported researches have considered directional single gradient …

In a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), water movement through the gas
diffusion layer (GDL) is essential for water management. Using a combination of …

This study aims to investigate how multiple parameters affect the two-phase flow in
compressed gas diffusion layer (GDL). A stochastic model is adopted to reconstruct the GDL …

Water transport and heat transfer are two critical issues for proton exchange membrane fuel
cell (PEMFC) commercialization. Proper water and heat management ensure a sufficient …

Liquid water transport in gas diffusion layer is essential to water management in proton
exchange membrane fuel cells. Based on the Phase-field method, the Cahn-Hilliard …

The presence of cracks in the microporous layer (MPL) of polymer electrolyte fuel cells
(PEFCs), often occurring during the membrane electrode assembly manufacturing process …