A Review of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer by Electrospinning

Authors

Yong LIU, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100081;
Han DING, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100081;
De-chun SI, Department of Automotive Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084;
Jie PENG, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084;
Jian-bo ZHANG, Department of Automotive Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084;Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081;Follow

Corresponding Author

Jian-bo ZHANG(jbzhang@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)

Abstract

The limitation of catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) in cost, durability and performance constitutes the bottleneck for the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles. Electrospun catalyst layer, with high catalyst utilization, increased triple phase boundary (TPB) and triple phase channel (TPC), has been developed by many researchers. This paper reviews the research progress in the electrospun catalyst layer for PEMFC, combined with the author’s work. Firstly, the development progress of catalyst layer is summarized, and the catalyst layer is classified and analyzed based on its fabrication method and structure character. Next, the fabrication process, physical property characterization, electrochemical performance analysis and durability characterization of the electrospun nanofiber catalyst layer are described. Finally, further develoment tendency in catalyst layer for PEMFC is viewed by comparion of three kinds of catalyst layers from the viewpoints of TPB, TPC and mass production. Future research topics are discussed

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Keywords

proton exchange membrane fuel cell, catalyst layer, electrospinning, triple-phase boundary, triple-phase channel

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.180849

Publication Date

2018-12-28

Online Available Date

2018-11-06

Revised Date

2018-10-22

Received Date

2018-09-17

Recommended Citation

Yong LIU, Han DING, De-chun SI, Jie PENG, Jian-bo ZHANG. A Review of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer by Electrospinning[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2018 , 24(6): 639-654.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.180849
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol24/iss6/7