Development of a niobium clad PEM fuel cell bipolar plate material

Effect of preparative parameters on the characteristic of poly(vinylidene fluoride)-based microporous layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

“…However, the prohibitive cost of the PEMFC in conjunction with the problem of low reliability and durability presently are the major obstacles to its commercialization [1][2][3]. The performance and cost of a PEMFC are critically dependent on the electrocataytic activity of the noble metal platinum (Pt) catalyst [4][5][6], as well as on material selection, fabrication processes and performance of its various components, such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) [7][8][9], gas diffusion layers (GDL) [10][11][12] and bipolar plates [13][14][15].…”

Reviewing Metallic PEMFC Bipolar Plates

“…Nb coating on 430 SS was developed [72] and showed low ICR and promising corrosion resistance in simulated PEMFC environments. A process of cladding Nb on 430 SS was also available [97]. On the other hand, 316L SS was implanted with a Ni ion at a dose of ∼10 17 Ni cm -2 and showed lower ICR and good corrosion resistance in simulated PEMFC environments [42].…”

Powder metallurgical production of 316L stainless steel/niobium composites for Proton Exchange membrane electrolysis cells

“…Recently, literature reports on niobium use in electrochemical devices due to its superior corrosion resistance and stability in acid environment. For instance, Weil et al [11] and Hong and…”