Developing long-durability proton-exchange membrane fuel cells

IF 38.6 1区材料科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Joule Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1016/j.joule.2025.101853

Fan Zhang , Bingfeng Zu , Bowen Wang , Zhikun Qin , Junqi Yao , Zixuan Wang , Linhao Fan , Kui Jiao

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Abstract

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) effectively utilize hydrogen and contribute to achieving net zero; however, their advancement is constrained by insufficient durability and high costs. Based on the current durability level, the unit mileage costs of fuel cell light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles (LD/HDVs) are approximately 24.48% and 7.47% higher than those of their counterparts, such as electric- and diesel-powered vehicles. Thus, developing long-durability PEMFCs is crucial to enhance their competitiveness, and our durability-adjusted cost calculation shows that a durability of 278,000 km for LDVs and 980,000 km for HDVs is required to realize the economic balance point. To promote this goal, the failure modes of key components and mitigation strategies are elucidated, including material advancements, structural designs, water and thermal management, and optimized system strategies. Representative durability-testing protocols are presented to establish effective and standardized PEMFC testing protocols. This review aims to facilitate the development of long-durability PEMFCs.

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Joule Energy-General Energy

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53.10

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2.00%

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198

期刊介绍： Joule is a sister journal to Cell that focuses on research, analysis, and ideas related to sustainable energy. It aims to address the global challenge of the need for more sustainable energy solutions. Joule is a forward-looking journal that bridges disciplines and scales of energy research. It connects researchers and analysts working on scientific, technical, economic, policy, and social challenges related to sustainable energy. The journal covers a wide range of energy research, from fundamental laboratory studies on energy conversion and storage to global-level analysis. Joule aims to highlight and amplify the implications, challenges, and opportunities of novel energy research for different groups in the field.