The innovative contribution of additive manufacturing towards revolutionizing fuel cell fabrication for clean energy generation: A comprehensive review

Rasaki, Sefiu Abolaji; Liu, Chen; Lao, Changshi; Zhang, Han; Chen, Z.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2021.111369

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“…The selective engineering of ceramic surfaces through SLA enables the attainment of desired surface quality and precise control over the size of flow channels. [ 166 ] A recent study conducted in 2020 introduced a novel approach to fabricating 250 µm‐thick 8YSZ electrolytes using SLA having corrugated architecture. The inclusion of corrugations inherently increased the active area by ≈60% compared to a planar counterpart produced through the same printing technique.…”

Section: Designs Properties and Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Electrochemical Energy Storage

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Ramasubramian,

Ramakrishna

et al. 2023

Adv Materials Technologies

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The increasing adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing the production of wearable electronics and energy storage devices (ESD) such as batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. This surge can be attributed to its outstanding process versatility, precise control over geometrical aspects, and potential to reduce costs and material waste. In this comprehensive review, major AM processes like inkjet printing, direct ink writing, fused deposition modeling, and selective laser sintering/melting along with possible configurations and architectures, are elaborately discussed for each bespoke ESD. The application of 3D‐printed energy storage devices in wearable electronics, Internet of Things (IoT)‐based devices, and electric vehicles are also mentioned in the review. The role of AM in facilitating the production of solid‐state batteries has also revolutionized the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Recent progress in the field of AM of energy systems with solid electrolytes and potential future directions such as 4D printing to incorporate stimuli‐responsive behavior in 3D‐printed materials, biomimetic design optimization, and additive manufacturing of ESD in a micro‐gravity environment have also been highlighted. Extensive research and continuous progress in this field are expected to enhance the longetivity, industrial scalability, and electrochemical performance of 3D‐printed energy storage devices in future.

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“…Thus, IJP proved to be a time‐saving approach for fabricating MEAs in PEMFCs. [ 166 ] Tubular‐shaped PEMFCs are one of the most common architecture types in such fuel cells. Tubular PEMFCs have demonstrated superior power densities in terms of both weight and volume compared to conventional prototypes.…”

Section: Designs Properties and Performancementioning

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Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Electrochemical Energy Storage

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Ramasubramian,

Ramakrishna

et al. 2023

Adv Materials Technologies

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“…In recent years, AM has received growing attention and has been successfully applied in the fabrication of metal foams with complex structures. − Two common routes, i.e., direct printing and indirect printing, are available for constructing materials with specific geometric parameters. In the direct printing process, metal powder beds are scanned by laser or electron beam spots to form dense metal workpieces without postprocessing.…”

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Porous Flow Field for Next-Generation Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials, Characterization, Design, and Challenges

Zhang

Tao

et al. 2022

Chem. Rev.

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Porous flow fields distribute fuel and oxygen for the electrochemical reactions of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells through their pore network instead of conventional flow channels. This type of flow fields has showed great promises in enhancing reactant supply, heat removal, and electrical conduction, reducing the concentration performance loss and improving operational stability for fuel cells. This review presents the research and development progress of porous flow fields with insights for next-generation PEM fuel cells of high power density (e.g., ∼9.0 kW L–1). Materials, fabrication methods, fundamentals, and fuel cell performance associated with porous flow fields are discussed in depth. Major challenges are described and explained, along with several future directions, including separated gas/liquid flow configurations, integrated porous structure, full morphology modeling, data-driven methods, and artificial intelligence-assisted design/optimization.

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“…These materials have proper electrical and thermal conductance, while being impermeable by hydrogen and oxygen. However, some challenges remain regarding metallic BPs, since they can be corroded, and the formation of oxides increases their resistance, with subsequent reductions in PEMFC efficiency [66]. Consequently, the protective coating of metallic BPs to resolve these challenges and meet all the requirements for application of metallic BPs in PEMFCs is still an open field of research.…”

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A Review on the Long-Term Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: From Degradation Modeling to the Effects of Bipolar Plates, Sealings, and Contaminants

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Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are regarded as promising alternatives to internal combustion engines (ICEs) to reduce pollution. Recent research on PEMFCs focuses on achieving higher power densities, reducing the refueling time, mitigating the final price, and decreasing the degradations, to facilitate the commercialization of hydrogen mobility. The design of bipolar plates and compression kits, in addition to their coating, can effectively improve performance, increase durability, and support water/thermal management. Past reviews usually focused on the specific aspect, which can hardly provide readers with a complete picture of the key challenges facing and advances in the long-term performance of PEMFCs. This paper aims to deliver a comprehensive source to review, from both experimental, analytical and numerical viewpoints, design challenges, degradation modeling, protective coatings for bipolar plates, and key operational challenges facing and solutions to the stack to prevent contamination. The significant research gaps in the long-term performance of PEMFCs are identified as (1) improved bipolar-plate design and coating, (2) the optimization of the design of sealing and compression kits to reduce mechanical stresses, and (3) stack degradation regarding fuel contamination and dynamic operation.

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The innovative contribution of additive manufacturing towards revolutionizing fuel cell fabrication for clean energy generation: A comprehensive review

Cited by 32 publications

References 210 publications

Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Electrochemical Energy Storage

Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Electrochemical Energy Storage

Porous Flow Field for Next-Generation Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials, Characterization, Design, and Challenges

A Review on the Long-Term Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: From Degradation Modeling to the Effects of Bipolar Plates, Sealings, and Contaminants

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