Lee, F.C., Ismail, M.S. orcid.org/0000-0002-9539-8925, Ingham, D.B. et al. (4 more authors) (2022) Alternative architectures and materials for PEMFC gas diffusion layers: a review and outlook. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 166. 112640. ISSN 1364-0321
Abstract
This paper reviews some of these new innovations in both the macroporous substrate and the microporous layer (MPL). A diverse range of macroporous substrates and designs is shown, encompassing various carbon-based and metal-based materials and innovative fabrication methodologies. A critical assessment of innovative MPL materials and designs for performance improvements is presented, taking into account pore size distribution and microstructure. An analysis of the effect of wettability and hydrophobic agents in the substrate and MPL is performed. One of the notable findings is that, among other key findings, significant performance enhancement is realised through employing graduated porosity and/or wettability GDLs. Finally, recommendations for future work into GDL materials and designs are made, with the aim of ultimately improving the overall cell efficiency.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells; Porous Media; Gas diffusion layer; Microporous layer; New materials and designs; Water Management |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Mechanical Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EP/L016362/1 ROYAL SOCIETY IEC\R3\170032 EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND OC28R16P0433 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2022 16:14 |
Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2022 16:14 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier BV |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.rser.2022.112640 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:188431 |