Improved Performance of Composite Bipolar Plates for PEMFC Modified by Homogeneously Dispersed Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Networks Prepared by In Situ Chemical Deposition [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2023 Composite bipolar plates with excellent performance play a crucial role in improving the overall performance of proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells.
Wenkai Li +5 more
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Corrosion Resistance of AISI 442 and AISI 446 Ferritic Stainless Steels as a Support for PEMWE Bipolar Plates. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2023 Cost reduction in bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers has previously been attempted by substituting bulk titanium with austenitic stainless steels protected with highly conductive and corrosion-resistant coatings.
Dan ML +8 more
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Characterization of bipolar plates manufactured with various Pb/C ratios for unitized regenerative fuel cell system [PDF]
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2023 The weight reduction of the bipolar plate (BP) is essential for commercializing unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFCs). In order to lighten the weight of the bipolar plate, we have used Pb/C composite powder as a cost-effective primary material, which ...
Chanmin Jo +9 more
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Corrosion behavior of Ti-Pt-coated stainless steel for bipolar plates in polymer electrolyte membranes under water electrolysis conditions. [PDF]
HeliyonIn this study, the corrosion behavior and degradation mechanism of Ti–Pt-coated stainless steel bipolar plates were investigated through electrochemical tests and surface analysis in a polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) operating ...
Kang SJ +7 more
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Current status of research on composite bipolar plates for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs): nanofillers and structure optimization. [PDF]
RSC AdvThe proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is an efficient and clean energy source with promising applications. However, drawbacks such as high cost and low durability limit its application.
Wenkai L, Zhiyong X, Haodong Z.
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Characterization of Commercial Polymer-Carbon Composite Bipolar Plates Used in PEM Fuel Cells. [PDF]
Membranes (Basel), 2022 Bipolar plates represent a crucial component of the PEM fuel cell stack. Polymer–carbon composites are recognized as state-of-the-art materials for bipolar plate manufacturing, but their use involves a compromise between electrical and heat conductivity,
Hala M, Mališ J, Paidar M, Bouzek K.
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Detection and Analysis of Corrosion and Contact Resistance Faults of TiN and CrN Coatings on 410 Stainless Steel as Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2022 Bipolar Plates (BPPs) are the most crucial component of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system. To improve fuel cell stack performance and lifetime, corrosion resistance and Interfacial Contact Resistance (ICR) enhancement are two ...
Forouzanmehr M +7 more
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Low-Cost Bipolar Plates of Ti4O7-Coated Ti for Water Electrolysis with Polymer Electrolyte Membranes. [PDF]
ACS Omega, 2021 Although hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the storage of energy from renewable energy sources, technology to produce hydrogen at low cost is needed for its widespread use.
Wakayama H, Yamazaki K.
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Fabrication of Bipolar Plates from Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites for Vanadium Redox Flow Battery. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2022 A vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is a promising large-scale energy storage device, due to its safety, durability, and scalability. The utilization of bipolar plates (BPs), made of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), synthetic graphite, woven-carbon ...
Onyu K, Yeetsorn R, Gostick J.
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Metallic Material Selection and Prospective Surface Treatments for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates-A Review. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2021 The aim of this review is to summarize the possibilities of replacing graphite bipolar plates in fuel-cells. The review is mostly focused on metallic bipolar plates, which benefit from many properties required for fuel cells, viz.
Bohackova T, Ludvik J, Kouril M.
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