Gas diffusion layers for PEM fuel cells: Materials, properties and manufacturing–A review

G Athanasaki, A Jayakumar, AM Kannan - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The complexity in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack stems from the fact
that numerous physio-chemical processes as well as multi-functional components are …

Materials, components, assembly and performance of flexible polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell: A review

Y Duan, H Liu, W Zhang, L Khotseng, Q Xu… - Journal of Power Sources, 2023 - Elsevier
With emerging demand of potable and wearable electronic devices, reliable and flexible
energy suppliers are inevitable. Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) attract …

Lattice Boltzmann simulation of a gas diffusion layer with a gradient polytetrafluoroethylene distribution for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Y Wang, H Xu, Z Zhang, H Li, X Wang - Applied energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The content and distribution of polytetrafluoroethylene are key factors that determine liquid
transport behaviors in gas diffusion layers and, thus, the performance of proton exchange …

Liquid water characteristics in the compressed gradient porosity gas diffusion layer of proton exchange membrane fuel cells using the Lattice Boltzmann Method

S Yan, M Yang, C Sun, S Xu - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The mitigation of water flooding in the gas diffusion layer (GDL) at relatively high current
densities is indispensable for enhancing the performance of proton exchange membrane …

Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cell using nanostructure gas diffusion layers with gradient pore structures

G Ren, Z Qu, X Wang, G Zhang - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays a vital role in water management of proton exchange
membrane fuel cells. In this study, GDLs with nanoscale gradient pore sizes (nano-GDLs) …

PEMFC performance at nonstandard operating conditions: A review

RM Mensharapov, NA Ivanova, DD Spasov… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
For successful operation of a fuel cell, its lifetime should be at least 40,000 h. Durability tests
are usually limited by certain/standard conditions. On the other hand, operation of a proton …

Membrane humidity control of proton exchange membrane fuel cell system using fractional-order PID strategy

X Chen, C Wang, J Xu, S Long, F Chai, W Li, X Song… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Dynamic humidity control is a crucial factor affecting the working performance of proton
exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system. Proper membrane humidity can guarantee …

Effects of carbon corrosion on proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance using two durability evaluation methods

J Sim, M Kang, K Min, E Lee, JY Jyoung - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
A gas diffusion layer (GDL) is a major component that facilitates the discharge of generated
water and the diffusion of reactant gases in the proton-exchange-membrane fuel cell …

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) operation in high current density (HCD): Problem, progress and perspective

F Cai, S Cai, Z Tu - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
The proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a highly promising and advanced
technology in energy development due to its exceptional efficiency and eco-friendly …

Effects of porosity gradient and average pore size in the in-plane direction and disposition of perforations in the gas diffusion layer on the performance of proton …

J Sim, M Kang, K Min - Journal of Power Sources, 2022 - Elsevier
A gas diffusion layer (GDL) is the primary component of proton exchange membrane fuel
cells (PEMFCs) that aid in supplying reactant gases from the flow channel to the catalyst …