Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.16, No.6, 901-905, November, 2010
Membrane performance comparison in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack
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A 5-cell proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack with different types of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) was tested to compare their performances and electrochemical characteristics. The experimental data were obtained with a stack of 5 cells and active area of 125 cm2. The stack consisted of different Nafion® and hydrocarbon membranes with the same types of electrocatalyst. The membranes were installed in different cells and in the same stack. Polarization and voltage measurement data were obtained to compare their performances at different temperatures and anode humidity conditions. Also, impedance spectroscopy data were obtained in similar manner to compare the differences in their resistance.
Keywords:PEMFC;Fuel cell;Proton exchange membrane;Hydrocarbon membrane;Fuel cell stack;Electric vehicle
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