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Non-uniform agglomerate cathode catalyst layer model on the performance of PEMFC with consideration of water effect

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  • Yin, Ken-Ming
  • Cheng, Bo-Syun
  • Chiang, Kuo-Wei

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We focus on the effect of cathode catalyst layer physical structure on the cell performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). At low polarization, high inlet humidification predicts better cell performance because of the more active surface in the CL. As polarization is extended near the mass transfer limited regime, high humidification only renders a flooded electrode and inferior cell performance. Catalyst layer with better capillary water transport parameters performs better than that with inferior water repulsion capability. Permeation in the gas diffusion layer (GDL) is important for efficient oxygen diffusion in mass transfer influenced regime. On the other hand, the permeability in catalyst layer only has secondary effect.

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  • Yin, Ken-Ming & Cheng, Bo-Syun & Chiang, Kuo-Wei, 2016. "Non-uniform agglomerate cathode catalyst layer model on the performance of PEMFC with consideration of water effect," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 95(C), pages 191-201.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:95:y:2016:i:c:p:191-201
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.04.015
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    1. Wang, Junye, 2017. "System integration, durability and reliability of fuel cells: Challenges and solutions," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 189(C), pages 460-479.

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