Water management is crucial for reliable operation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel
Cells (PEMFC). Here, the gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays an essential role as it has to …

The aim of this study is to understand the influence of the membrane electrode assembly (or
MEA) interfaces properties on the mechanical behavior of PEMFCs, using the development …

The gas diffusion layer (GDL), a core component of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell
(PEMFC), is integral to thermoelectric and gas-liquid transport. Recognizing the impact of …

In this paper, the electrical and mechanical behavior of the gas diffusion layer (GDL) is
characterized under compressive deformation in the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel …

It is established that the compression behavior of gas diffusion layers (GDL) is dependent on
the level of the mechanical stress it experienced during its lifetime. As a matter of fact, every …

During all the assembly stages of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack,
gas diffusion layers (GDLs) endure clamping loads in the through-plane direction several …

Substantial compressive deformation occurs in the gas diffusion layer (GDL) under the
pressure applied during the fuel cell assembly. The GDL deformation has a direct impact on …

The microporous layer (MPL) plays an important role in water and thermal management of
proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). An in-depth investigation of the …

Paper-type gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays the role of structural support, mass transport,
electron and heat transfer in the fuel cell. The deformation and fracture behavior of paper …

Water management within the gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays an important role in the
performance of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and its reliability. The …