5 papers
Degradation of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers in Accelerated Stress Tests of Dynamic Load Cycling
Yunyi Zhang, Qingbo Gao, Jiawei Yang +4
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a promising technology for harnessing intermittent renewable energy. This study experimentally investigates the degradation o…
Effect of startup modes on cold start performance of PEM fuel cells with different cathode flow fields
Wenzhe Zhang, Xingxiao Tao, Qifeng Li +4
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is widely recognized for its cleanliness and high efficiency, but is still facing challenges in cold environments. At low temperatures, t…
Effects of gas diffusion layer thickness on PEM fuel cells with composite foam-rib flow fields
Wei Gao, Qifeng Li, Kai Sun +3
Gas diffusion layers (GDLs) play a crucial role for the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The utilization of composite foam-rib flow fields (CFRFFs) can…
Correlation between 2D Square Ice and 3D Bulk Ice by Critical Crystallization Pressure
Zhen Zeng, Kai Sun, Rui Chen +3
Low-dimensional ice trapped in nanocapillaries is a fascinating phenomenon and is ubiquitous in our daily lives. As a decisive factor of the confinement effect, the size of nanocap…
Two-phase flow in porous metal foam flow fields of PEM fuel cells
Xingxiao Tao, Kai Sun, Rui Chen +4
Porous metal foam (PMF) flow field is a potential option for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) due to its excellent capabilities in gas distribution and water drainage.…