Application based multi-objective performance optimization of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Sohani, Ali; Naderi, Shayan; Torabi, Farschad; Sayyaadi, Hoseyn; Akhlaghi, Yousef Golizadeh; Zhao, Xudong; Talukdar, Krishan; Said, Zafar

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119567

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“…Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are electrochemical energy converters that can directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy. As a clean, quiet and efficient vehicle transport power supply, its potential application in electrochemical devices is more and more concerned [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. At present, perfluorinated membrane, such as DuPont Nafion membrane, has become the main membrane of PEMFC due to its excellent performance [ 4 ].…”

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Sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone nitrile) membranes used for high temperature PEM fuel cell

Zou

Yang

Liu

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A series of sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone nitrile)s with different equivalent weights (EW) ranging from 681 to 369 g mequiv. −1 were used to assemble a series of single proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) in their turns. The mechanical strength and morphology of the copolymer were studied systematically. This paper mainly evaluated and compared their cell performance. The polarization curves showed that the prepared films have good performance at low temperature and high relative humidity. Due to the increase of temperature, dehydration seriously deteriorated the performance of the cell, especially for the membrane with high electron flow and low proton conductivity. However, at 100 °C, the cell performance of the membrane containing 441 g mequiv. - 1 was even better than that of Nafion @ 117 membrane. It could even be used at 125 °C. In the short life test, the output power density was stable at about 0.24 W•cm −2 within 24 h. These results show that our membranes were suitable for the applications of PEM fuel cell at high temperature.

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Sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone nitrile) membranes used for high temperature PEM fuel cell

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“…Besides, the high temperature of PEMFCs that operating in temperatures of around 180 C to 200 C could be solved the impurities present at the processing stage, such as carbon monoxide and sulfur. 58,59 Hence, hydrogen's high kinetic allowed the rapid redox reaction occurred to produce energy until 0.5 to 1 W cm −2 . 60,61…”

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Fuel cells as an advanced alternative energy source for the residential sector applications in Malaysia

Zakaria

Kamarudin

Wahid

2020

Intl J of Energy Research

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The growth of the world's population has increased energy demand. Malaysia, as a developing country, also requires significant energy to drive economic development and address population demand. Malaysian conventional power generation system is highly dependent on natural gas, coal, and oil power systems that have had significant environmental impacts. This paper explores the energy status in Malaysia to highlight the advantages of fuel cells as an advanced alternative energy source. The discussion on energy status in Malaysia involves population situation, energy demand, energy sources, and energy policies. Then, the ability and type of fuel cells to provide this advanced alternative energy source in Malaysia are described. The prospects for introducing portable fuel cell devices and residential applications have been comprehensively described as the most relevant application for the residential sector to implement this technology in Malaysia. Highlights • A comprehensive review of fuel cell systems as a source of renewable energy for the residence sector in Malaysia is presented. • The introduction of fuel cell-based portable devices and residential applications are the most relevant applications for the residence sector in Malaysia. • The prospects for the introduction of fuel cells are discussed, including costs and maintenance, the plan and strategy, and the availability of a research center in Malaysia.

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“…Most fuel cells use a proton exchange membrane (PEM) to carry out the electrochemical reactions. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] However, in spite of providing a higher energy density at lower operational temperature, membrane fuel cells have multiple issues, such as the PEM cost, fuel crossover, hydration of dehydrated PEMs, PEM shrinkage, and degradation. [14][15][16][17][18] PEM-related issues have been resolved with the development of membraneless microfluidic fuel cells (MMFCs).…”

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“…Fuel cells have no emissions, better energy density, 10 and could supply power in applications ranging from miniature electronic devices to big plants. Most fuel cells use a proton exchange membrane (PEM) to carry out the electrochemical reactions 11‐24 . However, in spite of providing a higher energy density at lower operational temperature, membrane fuel cells have multiple issues, such as the PEM cost, fuel crossover, hydration of dehydrated PEMs, PEM shrinkage, and degradation 14‐18 …”

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A membraneless microfluidic fuel cell with a hollow flow channel and porous flow‐through electrodes

Tanveer

Kim

2021

Int J Energy Res

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A novel flow channel configuration of a membraneless microfluidic fuel cell (MMFC) with porous flow-through electrodes was investigated numerically. A numerical model was developed for the electrochemical analysis and validated using experimental data. The physical phenomena involved in the microfluidic fuel cell including the flow of the vanadium redox couple (oxidant and fuel), mass transport, and electrochemical reaction kinetics at the electrodes are coupled in the numerical model. Considering the impact of diffusive mixing zone on the performance of MMFC, a hollow structure is proposed for the cross-section of the central flow channel. The hollow structure showed a peak power density, which is higher than those of the H-shaped, simple bridgeshaped, and rectangular channels by 6%, 18%, and 82%, respectively. Highlights• Numerical model of an MMFC with flow-through porous electrodes was validated using experimental data.• MMFC with flow through electrodes was investigated for various channel configurations.• Hollow flow channel coupled with porous electrodes performed best at critical height ratio.

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Application based multi-objective performance optimization of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Cited by 64 publications

References 63 publications

Sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone nitrile) membranes used for high temperature PEM fuel cell

Sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone nitrile) membranes used for high temperature PEM fuel cell

Fuel cells as an advanced alternative energy source for the residential sector applications in Malaysia

A membraneless microfluidic fuel cell with a hollow flow channel and porous flow‐through electrodes

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