Passive direct methanol fuel cells (pDMFCs) are a promising power source for portable
electronic devices since they achieve higher power densities than the traditional batteries …

A long-term dynamic load cycle is performed on state-of-the-art membrane electrode
assemblies, aiming to evaluate the degradation mechanisms of Polymer Electrolyte …

In order to obtain a dual-functional nanofiber framework that could simultaneously serve as
an ultra-strong reinforcing substrate and a fast ion transport medium, herein, silica coated …

A macro segmented Proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cell (PEMEC) with visualized
endplates is designed and assembled to investigate the internal performance …

The loss of electrochemical active surface area (ECSA) at the cathode is one of the main
causes of performance degradation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) …

One challenge for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) for electric vehicles is
to ensure cold start capability and longevity under freeze-thaw (F/T) cycling. Today, PEMFCs …

This study combines local electrochemical diagnostics with ex situ analysis to investigate
degradation mechanism associated to start-up/shut-down (SU/SD) of PEMFC and mitigation …

This paper discusses the results of an experimental and modelling activity devoted to the
analysis of start-up/shut-down of PEM fuel cells under operative conditions representative of …

Durability of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is one of the key issues for its commercial
applications. This work proposes accelerated stress test (AST) protocols including high …

The inhomogeneous distribution of electrolyte over the porous electrode is one of the main
issues hindering vanadium flow battery performance, limiting the system power density …