Recent Advances on PEM Fuel Cells: From Key Materials to Membrane Electrode Assembly

doi:10.1007/s41918-023-00190-w

Electrochemical Energy Reviews ›› 2023, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (3): 28-.doi: 10.1007/s41918-023-00190-w

Recent Advances on PEM Fuel Cells: From Key Materials to Membrane Electrode Assembly

Shanyun Mo^1,2, Lei Du¹, Zhiyin Huang¹, Junda Chen¹, Yangdong Zhou¹, Puwei Wu¹, Ling Meng¹, Ning Wang¹, Lixin Xing¹, Mingquan Zhao², Yunsong Yang², Junke Tang², Yuquan Zou², Siyu Ye^1,2

1. Huangpu Hydrogen Energy Innovation Centre/School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China;
2. SinoHykey Technology Company Ltd., Guangzhou, 510760, Guangdong, China

收稿日期:2022-09-03 修回日期:2022-12-14 出版日期:2023-09-20 发布日期:2023-09-18
通讯作者: Lixin Xing,E-mail:lixinxing@gzhu.edu.cn;Siyu Ye,E-mail:siyu.ye@gzhu.edu.cn E-mail:lixinxing@gzhu.edu.cn;siyu.ye@gzhu.edu.cn
基金资助:
This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2020YFB1505800), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22250710133 and 51803042), Outstanding Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. 2022B1515020020), Funding by Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou (No. 202206050003 and 202201010603) and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells.

Recent Advances on PEM Fuel Cells: From Key Materials to Membrane Electrode Assembly

Shanyun Mo^1,2, Lei Du¹, Zhiyin Huang¹, Junda Chen¹, Yangdong Zhou¹, Puwei Wu¹, Ling Meng¹, Ning Wang¹, Lixin Xing¹, Mingquan Zhao², Yunsong Yang², Junke Tang², Yuquan Zou², Siyu Ye^1,2

1. Huangpu Hydrogen Energy Innovation Centre/School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China;
2. SinoHykey Technology Company Ltd., Guangzhou, 510760, Guangdong, China

Received:2022-09-03 Revised:2022-12-14 Online:2023-09-20 Published:2023-09-18
Contact: Lixin Xing,E-mail:lixinxing@gzhu.edu.cn;Siyu Ye,E-mail:siyu.ye@gzhu.edu.cn E-mail:lixinxing@gzhu.edu.cn;siyu.ye@gzhu.edu.cn
Supported by:
This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2020YFB1505800), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22250710133 and 51803042), Outstanding Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. 2022B1515020020), Funding by Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou (No. 202206050003 and 202201010603) and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells.

摘要/Abstract

摘要： In recent years, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells have regained worldwide attention from academia, industries, investors, and governments. The prospect of PEM fuel cells has turned into reality, with fuel cell vehicles successfully launched in the market. However, today’s fuel cells remain less competitive than combustion engines and batteries, primarily due to their high cost and short lifetime, which are significantly affected by the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), or the “chips” of PEM fuel cells. Therefore, many efforts have been devoted to developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes for MEAs. In this paper, we critically review the recent progress of key materials for MEAs, focusing on how to integrate materials into electrodes and MEAs. We also present the most advanced designs and manufacturing techniques of MEAs and discuss their possible constraints. Finally, perspectives on future R&D directions of materials and MEAs are provided. This review aims to bridge the gaps between academic material research and industrial manufacturing process development.

关键词: Materials, Manufacturing, Membrane fuel cell, Membrane electrode assembly

Abstract: In recent years, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells have regained worldwide attention from academia, industries, investors, and governments. The prospect of PEM fuel cells has turned into reality, with fuel cell vehicles successfully launched in the market. However, today’s fuel cells remain less competitive than combustion engines and batteries, primarily due to their high cost and short lifetime, which are significantly affected by the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), or the “chips” of PEM fuel cells. Therefore, many efforts have been devoted to developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes for MEAs. In this paper, we critically review the recent progress of key materials for MEAs, focusing on how to integrate materials into electrodes and MEAs. We also present the most advanced designs and manufacturing techniques of MEAs and discuss their possible constraints. Finally, perspectives on future R&D directions of materials and MEAs are provided. This review aims to bridge the gaps between academic material research and industrial manufacturing process development.

Key words: Materials, Manufacturing, Membrane fuel cell, Membrane electrode assembly

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