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Multi-functional anodes boost the transient power and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

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  • Gurong Shen

    (Tianjin University)

  • Jing Liu

    (University of California)

  • Hao Bin Wu

    (Zhejiang University)

  • Pengcheng Xu

    (University of California)

  • Fang Liu

    (University of California)

  • Chasen Tongsh

    (Tianjin University)

  • Kui Jiao

    (Tianjin University)

  • Jinlai Li

    (ENN Technology and Development Co. Ltd.)

  • Meilin Liu

    (Georgia Institute of Technology)

  • Mei Cai

    (General Motors Research and Development Center)

  • John P. Lemmon

    (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy)

  • Grigorii Soloveichik

    (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy)

  • Hexing Li

    (Shanghai Normal University)

  • Jian Zhu

    (Shanghai Normal University)

  • Yunfeng Lu

    (University of California)

Abstract

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells have been regarded as the most promising candidate for fuel cell vehicles and tools. Their broader adaption, however, has been impeded by cost and lifetime. By integrating a thin layer of tungsten oxide within the anode, which serves as a rapid-response hydrogen reservoir, oxygen scavenger, sensor for power demand, and regulator for hydrogen-disassociation reaction, we herein report proton exchange membrane fuel cells with significantly enhanced power performance for transient operation and low humidified conditions, as well as improved durability against adverse operating conditions. Meanwhile, the enhanced power performance minimizes the use of auxiliary energy-storage systems and reduces costs. Scale fabrication of such devices can be readily achieved based on the current fabrication techniques with negligible extra expense. This work provides proton exchange membrane fuel cells with enhanced power performance, improved durability, prolonged lifetime, and reduced cost for automotive and other applications.

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  • Gurong Shen & Jing Liu & Hao Bin Wu & Pengcheng Xu & Fang Liu & Chasen Tongsh & Kui Jiao & Jinlai Li & Meilin Liu & Mei Cai & John P. Lemmon & Grigorii Soloveichik & Hexing Li & Jian Zhu & Yunfeng Lu, 2020. "Multi-functional anodes boost the transient power and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-14822-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-14822-y
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    1. Tabbi Wilberforce & Mohammad Biswas & Abdelnasir Omran, 2022. "Power and Voltage Modelling of a Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Using Artificial Neural Networks," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-15, August.
    2. Li, Zheng & Wang, Yameng & Mu, Yongbiao & Wu, Buke & Jiang, Yuting & Zeng, Lin & Zhao, Tianshou, 2023. "Recent advances in the anode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 176(C).
    3. Fan, Ruijia & Chang, Guofeng & Xu, Yiming & Zhang, Yuanzhi, 2024. "Investigating the transient electrical behaviors in PEM fuel cells under various platinum distributions within cathode catalyst layers," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 359(C).
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