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Optimal catalyst layer structure of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

Hwang et al., 2011

Document ID
9685458162133179524
Author
Hwang D
Park C
Yi S
Lee Y
Publication year
Publication venue
International journal of hydrogen energy

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In a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, the structure and morphology of catalyst layers are important to reduce electrochemical resistance and thus obtain high single cell performance. In this study, the catalyst layers …
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    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES [GHG] EMISSION, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02E60/50—Fuel cells
    • Y02E60/52—Fuel cells characterised by type or design
    • Y02E60/521—Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells [PEMFC]
    • Y02E60/522—Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells [DAFC]
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