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Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) stand out as a leading technology in the realm of clean and efficient energy conversion. Their considerable promise lies in their potential to revolutionize the way we generate power, offering a clean alternative with enhanced efficiency. Nevertheless, their performance is limited by several factors, such as insufficient proton conductivity, limited electrical conductivity, and inadequate mechanical stability of the proton exchange membrane (PEM). To overcome these limitations, many researchers have been investigating the use of nanofillers to enhance the properties of PEMs. Incorporating nanofillers has demonstrated a noteworthy impact on the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, proton conductivity, and mechanical stability of proton exchange membranes (PEMs). This underscores the potential for enhancing and optimizing the performance of PEMs through the strategic use of nanomaterials. For instance, adding nanoparticles such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metal nanoparticles to PEMs has been shown to enhance their proton conductivity and mechanical stability. Furthermore, nanoparticles can also improve the thermal and chemical stability of PEMs, which is crucial for the long-term performance of PEMFCs. In addition to enhancing the properties of PEMs, the use of nanofillers can also improve the performance of other components in PEMFCs. This includes catalysts and bipolar plates. The addition of nanoparticles such as platinum, palladium, and gold to catalysts has been shown to enhance their activity and durability. Similarly, the integration of nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes and graphene to bipolar plates has been demonstrated to improve their conductivity and mechanical stability. This chapter presents an overview of recent developments in the application of nanofillers in fuel cells, specifically focusing on their use in bipolar plates, membranes, and electrodes. We examine the different types, and properties of nanofillers that are utilized in fuel cells in this chapter.

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Nanofillers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Applications

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    2025年

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  • Salah M. S. Al-Mufti,
  • Asma Almontasser,
  • S. J. A. Rizvi,
  • Raj Kumar Arya

摘要

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) stand out as a leading technology in the realm of clean and efficient energy conversion. Their considerable promise lies in their potential to revolutionize the way we generate power, offering a clean alternative with enhanced efficiency. Nevertheless, their performance is limited by several factors, such as insufficient proton conductivity, limited electrical conductivity, and inadequate mechanical stability of the proton exchange membrane (PEM). To overcome these limitations, many researchers have been investigating the use of nanofillers to enhance the properties of PEMs. Incorporating nanofillers has demonstrated a noteworthy impact on the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, proton conductivity, and mechanical stability of proton exchange membranes (PEMs). This underscores the potential for enhancing and optimizing the performance of PEMs through the strategic use of nanomaterials. For instance, adding nanoparticles such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metal nanoparticles to PEMs has been shown to enhance their proton conductivity and mechanical stability. Furthermore, nanoparticles can also improve the thermal and chemical stability of PEMs, which is crucial for the long-term performance of PEMFCs. In addition to enhancing the properties of PEMs, the use of nanofillers can also improve the performance of other components in PEMFCs. This includes catalysts and bipolar plates. The addition of nanoparticles such as platinum, palladium, and gold to catalysts has been shown to enhance their activity and durability. Similarly, the integration of nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes and graphene to bipolar plates has been demonstrated to improve their conductivity and mechanical stability. This chapter presents an overview of recent developments in the application of nanofillers in fuel cells, specifically focusing on their use in bipolar plates, membranes, and electrodes. We examine the different types, and properties of nanofillers that are utilized in fuel cells in this chapter.