The gas diffusion layer (GDL), as the bridge to reactants and electrons in PEMFC, is a
carbon-based porous component and would be deformed under compression to induce …

Effective control of membrane water content is essential for increasing the space for ice
formation during the cold start stage and enhancing the success rate of start-up. Shutdown …

The cold start performance of fuel cells is crucial for enhancing their durability and promoting
their commercialization. However, understanding the impact of various temperatures and …

The direct liquid fuel cell utilizing hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant is considered to be the
promising energy conversion technology, owing to its superior energy density and …

Purging is widely used in controlling water content during cold starts. High-frequency
resistance (HFR) is one of the main methods used to characterize the water state in …

This study investigates the impact of nonuniform assembly forces on the mass transfer
characteristics of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Initially, utilizing a solid …

The porosity of the gas diffusion layer (GDL) significantly impacts the performance of proton
exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Assembly pressure in PEMFCs leads to GDL …

The study investigates the optimization of auxiliary heating strategies during the cold start of
fuel cells, analyzing the effects of factors such as bipolar plate materials, coolant types …