In recent years, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells have regained worldwide
attention from academia, industries, investors, and governments. The prospect of PEM fuel …

While polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have surged in popularity due to
their low environmental impact and high efficiency, their susceptibility to degradation by in …

Fuel cells utilize the chemical energy of liquid or gaseous fuels to generate electricity. As
fuel cells extend their territory to include heavy-duty vehicles, new demands for proton …

Metal-nitrogen-carbon materials are the most promising platinum replacement catalysts for
oxygen reduction reaction. However, lacking an efficient approach to improve durability—ie …

Reducing gas permeation through proton exchange membranes and eliminating free
radicals are crucial for mitigating the degradation of proton exchange membranes. Here, a …

Paul A. Kempler is a research assistant professor at the University of Oregon and the
Associate Director for the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry (OCE). At the OCE, he has …

Hydrocarbon-based materials are of interest as next-generation proton exchange
membranes (PEMs) for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs). The biggest drawback of …

Improving the electrochemical stability of proton exchange membranes is a pressing priority
for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles. The lifetime of the most widely used perfluorosulfonic acid …

Although proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have become a potential
replacement for traditional energy sources because of their minimal environmental impact …

Platinum is a main catalyst for the electroreduction of oxygen, a reaction of primary
importance to the technology of low-temperature fuel cells. Due to the high cost of platinum …