Abstract
Separating the functions of current collection and gas flow distribution and then to design two separate elements to achieve the desired performance characteristics,a nonconventional cell structure for proton exchange membrane fuel cells bave been developed.The current collector is achieved using a thin stain steel sheet,the gas flow distribution is achieved using a carbon paper that has the desired chemical durabiliy when in contact with the proton exchange membrane. Combining these two separate elements into a single divice yields a bifunctional device that performs as a bipolar separator plate. The advantages of this alternative appproach to making biplar plates are that the current collector and flow-field element can be independently optimized for performance,durability,and low cost,the flooding problem in cathode and the electronic contact resistance can be reduced.Preliminary results validate the effectiveness of this design in increasing cell performances and net power export.
Keywords
Proton exchange membrane, Solid polymer electrolyte, Fuel cell
Publication Date
1999-02-28
Online Available Date
1999-02-28
Revised Date
1999-02-28
Received Date
1999-02-28
Recommended Citation
Ming Han, Hongfeng Xu, Baolian Yi.
A New Cell Structure for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry,
1999
,
5(1): Article 17.
DOI: 10.61558/2993-074X.3163
Available at:
https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol5/iss1/17
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