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The Status and Prospects of Key Materials for the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
Author(s) -
Yu H.,
Yi B.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
fuel cells
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1615-6854
pISSN - 1615-6846
DOI - 10.1002/fuce.200400011
Subject(s) - proton exchange membrane fuel cell , membrane , nafion , electrode , membrane electrode assembly , materials science , proton , nanotechnology , fuel cells , chemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , physics , electrochemistry , electrolyte , nuclear physics , biochemistry
The development of key materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells including electrocatalysts, electrodes, proton exchange membranes and bipolar plates in DICP are introduced in this paper. The basic fundamentals and the most recent progress in the key materials have been discussed. The preparation methods of electrocatalysts have been reviewed. Characteristics of various electrode preparation methods are also introduced. A new electrode design and prospective manufacturing methods are indicated. The disadvantages of the present exchange membrane are presented. The results of proton exchange membrane degradation mechanisms are given. Studies of the Nafion/PTFE membrane, blending membrane and PBI membrane are reviewed. Developmental trends of the membrane in both the medium and long term are previewed. Different bipolar plates are compared.