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Experimental analysis of materials in proton exchange membrane electrolysis cells
T.b. FerridayPeter Hugh Middletonsubject
ElectrolysisMaterials scienceHydrogenRenewable Energy Sustainability and the EnvironmentElectrolytic cellEnergy Engineering and Power Technologychemistry.chemical_elementProton exchange membrane fuel cell02 engineering and technology010402 general chemistry021001 nanoscience & nanotechnologyCondensed Matter Physics01 natural sciencesEnergy storage0104 chemical scienceslaw.inventionAnodeFuel TechnologyChemical engineeringchemistrylawCyclic voltammetry0210 nano-technologyCarbondescription
Abstract An accelerated supply and demand of energy has resulted in an increased need for efficient energy storage options, where storing energy in hydrogen gas emerges as one of the most attractive. In this study, a singular proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis cell was designed using adequately low-cost materials, and tested using polarisation curves, cyclic voltammetry and AC impedance. A comparative study of various micro porous layer (MPL) materials was performed in an effort to find suitable options which are able to steadily operate under anodic conditions. The best performance was achieved using carbon cloth, however this material was unstable. Untreated porous titanium and nickel displayed increased stability, though these materials require further development to match the initial performance of carbon cloth as an MPL material.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-01 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy |