Yiheng Pang , Rui Gao , Yujiang Song , Hui Xu , Yun Wang
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Experiments were conducted using two types of non-PGM catalysts, including Fe-N-C and Mn-N-C based materials, to validate the 3-D model predictions. It is shown that CL properties such as catalyst materials, porosity, and ionomer content can play important roles in PEMFCs voltage gain, highlighting the performance impact of non-PGM catalysts. Large variations in the liquid water and oxygen contents occur in the gas diffusion layer from the land to channel under 1 A/cm<sup>2</sup>. The through-plane distributions under the channel show large spatial variations across the non-PGM CLs in oxygen and the electrolyte phase potential. Liquid water shows little change across the catalyst layer based on the 3-D model prediction. 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The through-plane distributions under the channel show large spatial variations across the non-PGM CLs in oxygen and the electrolyte phase potential. Liquid water shows little change across the catalyst layer based on the 3-D model prediction. 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Three-dimensional modeling with experimental validation of non-PGM polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
High catalyst cost impedes PEM fuel cell (PEMFC) commercialization, making the development of high-performance non-platinum(Pt) group metal (PGM) cathode catalyst layers (CLs) critical for advancing fuel cell technology. CLs contribute to a major portion of PEMFCs cost due to the use of PGM catalysts. To reduce the cost, non-PGM catalysts offer a viable alternative to low-Pt loading. In this study, we develop a three-dimensional (3-D) model to investigate the reaction rate, oxygen, and liquid water distributions in PEMFCs with a focus on the non-PGM cathode catalyst layer, which provides unique insights into electrochemically coupled transport processes that cannot be resolved by reduced-dimension or experimental approaches. Experiments were conducted using two types of non-PGM catalysts, including Fe-N-C and Mn-N-C based materials, to validate the 3-D model predictions. It is shown that CL properties such as catalyst materials, porosity, and ionomer content can play important roles in PEMFCs voltage gain, highlighting the performance impact of non-PGM catalysts. Large variations in the liquid water and oxygen contents occur in the gas diffusion layer from the land to channel under 1 A/cm2. The through-plane distributions under the channel show large spatial variations across the non-PGM CLs in oxygen and the electrolyte phase potential. Liquid water shows little change across the catalyst layer based on the 3-D model prediction. These findings advance PEMFC development by informing the design of durable, high-performance non-PGM CLs to reduce fuel cell cost for transportation applications.
期刊介绍:
eTransportation is a scholarly journal that aims to advance knowledge in the field of electric transportation. It focuses on all modes of transportation that utilize electricity as their primary source of energy, including electric vehicles, trains, ships, and aircraft. The journal covers all stages of research, development, and testing of new technologies, systems, and devices related to electrical transportation.
The journal welcomes the use of simulation and analysis tools at the system, transport, or device level. Its primary emphasis is on the study of the electrical and electronic aspects of transportation systems. However, it also considers research on mechanical parts or subsystems of vehicles if there is a clear interaction with electrical or electronic equipment.
Please note that this journal excludes other aspects such as sociological, political, regulatory, or environmental factors from its scope.