Degradation study for the membrane electrode assembly of anion exchange membrane fuel cells at a single-cell level
Jonghyun Hyun, Seok Hwan Yang, Gisu Doo, Sun-Gyu Choi, Donghyun Lee, Dong Wook Lee, Jiyun Kwen, Wonhee Jo, Sang-Hun Shin, Jang Yong Lee, Hee‐Tak Kim
Abstract
The cathode side catalyst and binder were severely deteriorated compared to the membrane and that of the anode side during the constant current operation. This is due to the high local pH of the cathode caused by the water imbalance inside the MEA.
Topics & Concepts
CathodeAnodeDegradation (telecommunications)MembraneElectrodeMembrane electrode assemblyProton exchange membrane fuel cellChemical engineeringFuel cellsMaterials scienceIonChemistryElectrical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiochemistryPhysical chemistryFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies research