Fuel cells with Proton Exchange Membranes (PEMs) hold promise as a clean and effective energy source. For extensive commercialization, there are a number of issues that must be solved. The slow Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) kinetics at the cathode, which restricts cell performance, is one of the major issues. The altering of flow channels has received a lot of attention recently as a means of getting around this restriction. An overview of the numerous flow channel adjustments that have been suggested to improve PEM fuel cell performance is given in this review article. Different flow channel designs, surface finishings, and coatings are some variations. Moreover, the impact of flow channel changes on the durability, water management, and mass transportation of PEM fuel cells is explored. Finally, the current status and future flow channel modification research directions are highlighted.
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Volume 1 | Issue 1 | Year 2024 | Article Id: DSM-V1I1P101 DOI: https://doi.org/10.59232/DSM-V1I1P101
Flow Channel Modification of PEM Fuel Cells: A Review of Approaches to Enhance Performance and Durability
Magesh Kannan Vijayakrishnan, Karthikeyan Manoharan, Naresh Sivakumar
| Received | Revised | Accepted | Published |
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| 05 Oct 2023 | 11 Nov 2023 | 04 Dec 2023 | 22 Jan 2024 |
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Magesh Kannan Vijayakrishnan, Karthikeyan Manoharan, Naresh Sivakumar. “Flow Channel Modification of PEM Fuel Cells: A Review of Approaches to Enhance Performance and Durability.” DS Journal of Multidisciplinary, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1-6, 2024.
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PEM fuel cells, Flow channel modification, Design, Coatings, Orientation, Performance.
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