Experimental analysis of recoverable performance loss induced by platinum oxide formation at the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell cathode

2020 ◽  
Vol 455 ◽  
pp. 227990 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zago ◽  
A. Baricci ◽  
A. Bisello ◽  
T. Jahnke ◽  
H. Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Platinum Oxide ◽  
Oxide Formation ◽  
Performance Loss ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Fuel Cell Cathode ◽  
Cell Cathode

Modeling Studies of a Cylindrical Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Cathode

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (13) ◽  
pp. 5003-5010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivasarao Modekurti ◽  
Brian Bullecks ◽  
Debangsu Bhattacharyya ◽  
Raghunathan Rengaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Modeling Studies ◽  
Fuel Cell Cathode ◽  
Cell Cathode

scholarly journals Experimental Analysis of the Performance and Load Cycling of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
Andrea Ramírez-Cruzado ◽  
Blanca Ramírez-Peña ◽  
Rosario Vélez-García ◽  
Alfredo Iranzo ◽  
José Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Cell Voltage ◽  
Cell Performance ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Automotive Applications ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Load Cycling

In this work, a comprehensive experimental analysis on the performance of a 50 cm2 polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell is presented, including experimental results for a dedicated load cycling test. The harmonized testing protocols defined by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission for automotive applications were followed. With respect to a reference conditions representative of automotive applications, the impact of variations in the cell temperature, reactants pressure, and cathode stoichiometry was analyzed. The results showed that a higher temperature resulted in an increase in cell performance. A higher operating pressure also resulted in higher cell voltages. Higher cathode stoichiometry values negatively affected the cell performance, as relatively dry air was supplied, thus promoting the dry-out of the cell. However, a too low stoichiometry caused a sudden drop in the cell voltage at higher current densities, and also caused significant cell voltage oscillations. No significant cell degradation was observed after the load cycling tests.

scholarly journals Data from Experimental Analysis of the Performance and Load Cycling of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

Data ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Ramírez-Cruzado ◽  
Blanca Ramírez-Peña ◽  
Rosario Vélez-García ◽  
Alfredo Iranzo ◽  
José Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Load Cycling

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy stored in fuels (hydrogen for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells) directly into electricity with high efficiency. Fuel cells are already commercially used in different applications, and significant research efforts are being carried out to further improve their performance and durability and to reduce costs. Experimental testing of fuel cells is a fundamental research activity used to assess all the issues indicated above. The current work presents original data corresponding to the experimental analysis of the performance of a 50 cm2 PEM fuel cell, including experimental results from a load cycling dedicated test. The experimental data were acquired using a dedicated test bench following the harmonized testing protocols defined by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission for automotive applications. With the presented dataset, we aim to provide a transparent collection of experimental data from PEM fuel cell testing that can contribute to enhanced reusability for further research.

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