Abstract
The current cost, performance and durability issues associated with polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC) membranes and catalyst are evaluated. Various necessary R&D efforts that will accelerate the commercialization of PEFCs in automotive applications are also discussed. The current PEFC membranes of choice are based on poly[perfluorosulfonic acid] (PFSA), and are produced by DuPont, Asahi Glass, and 3M. Low RH conductivity at operating temperatures should be improved and more stable catalyst supports should be developed that improve corrosion resistance at high potentials.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 24-35 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Electrochemical Society Interface |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |