Effects of PEMFC cooling channel insulation coating on heat transfer and electrical discharge characteristics of nanofluid coolants

Demonstration of a thermoelectric generator system for low-temperature heat harvesting in fuel cell

“…While substantial research endeavors have been dedicated to the thermal management of PEMFCs, there is rare research on heat recovery, with the focus mainly centering on efficient dissipation of excess heat from the fuel cell stack. 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 For high temperature fuel cells, such as solid oxide fuel cells, their waste heat is high-grade quality, which can be recovered for power generation through steam turbines 21 , 22 or other methods. 23 , 24 , 25 However, the operational temperature of the PEMFCs is lower, thus engendering considerable challenges in terms of effective waste heat utilization.…”