The influence of microporous layer (MPL) design parameters for gas diffusion layers (GDLs)
on the performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) was clarified. Appropriate MPL …

Gas diffusion layers (GDLs) coated with a hydrophobic microporous layer (MPL) have been
commonly used to improve the water management properties of polymer electrolyte fuel …

A novel hydrophilic and hydrophobic double microporous layer (MPL) coated gas diffusion
layers (GDL) was developed to enhance the performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cells …

Enhancement of the performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) requires an
appropriate water balance between the conservation of membrane humidity and the …

Water management remains a significant challenge for the Proton Exchange Membrane
Fuel Cell (PEMFC) with respect to performance, lifetime and operational flexibility. In recent …

This study introduces a novel strategy for enhancing the performance of polymer electrolyte
fuel cells at high current densities by means of an advanced gas diffusion layer design. The …

An overpotential analysis is carried out in the range of 298 K-353 K to clarify the dominant
overpotential factor above 333 K of the direct formic acid fuel cell, DFAFC using 2 mg cm− 2 …

Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) generally have external humidifiers to supply
humidified hydrogen and oxidant gases, which prevents dehydration of the membrane. If a …

Water slugs form in the gas flow channels of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
(PEMFCs) which hinder reactant transport to the catalyst layer. We report a study correlating …

The present study examined the effect of anode gas recirculation on the performance of a
polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) without humidification. Increasing the gas flow velocity to …