New electroplated aluminum bipolar plate for PEM fuel cell

El-Enin, Sanaa A. Abo; Abdel-Salam, Omar E.; Elabd, H.; Amin, Ashraf

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2007.11.042

Cited by 52 publications

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“…It is reported that aluminum and its alloys do corrode in the fuel cell environment which results in the decrease of cell output performance [181]. Joseph et al [182] deposited PANI on 6061 Al alloy to prepare BPPs and the results showed that the corrosion resistance was greatly increased compared to that of an uncoated substrate.…”

Section: Base Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress on the Key Materials and Components for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells in Vehicle Applications

Wang

Peng

et al. 2016

Energies

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Fuel cells are the most clean and efficient power source for vehicles. In particular, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are the most promising candidate for automobile applications due to their rapid start-up and low-temperature operation. Through extensive global research efforts in the latest decade, the performance of PEMFCs, including energy efficiency, volumetric and mass power density, and low temperature startup ability, have achieved significant breakthroughs. In 2014, fuel cell powered vehicles were introduced into the market by several prominent vehicle companies. However, the low durability and high cost of PEMFC systems are still the main obstacles for large-scale industrialization of this technology. The key materials and components used in PEMFCs greatly affect their durability and cost. In this review, the technical progress of key materials and components for PEMFCs has been summarized and critically discussed, including topics such as the membrane, catalyst layer, gas diffusion layer, and bipolar plate. The development of high-durability processing technologies is also introduced. Finally, this review is concluded with personal perspectives on the future research directions of this area.

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Section: Base Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress on the Key Materials and Components for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells in Vehicle Applications

Wang

Peng

et al. 2016

Energies

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“…For cost reduction, the same group treated 5052 alloy chemically and found that that the corrosion resistance and conductivity of chemically treated 5052 alloy could not reach the same levels as the PVD coating [87]. Electrical and electroless depositions of Ni-P, Ni-Mo-P and other Ni-based alloys were also attempted on Al alloys [88][89][90]. It turned out that the corrosion resistance of such surfaces with Ni-based alloys needs further improvement in PEMFC environments.…”

Section: Light Alloysmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reviewing Metallic PEMFC Bipolar Plates

2010

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A bipolar plate is one of the most important components in a polymer exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack and has multiple functions. Metallic bipolar plate candidates have advantages over composite rivals in excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, good mechanical strength, high chemical stability, very wide alloy choices, low cost and, most importantly, existing pathways for high‐volume, high‐speed mass production. The challenges with metallic bipolar plates are the higher contact resistance and possible corrosion products, which may contaminate the membrane electrode assembly. This review evaluates the candidate metallic and coating materials for bipolar plates and gives the perspective of the research trends.

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“…El-Enin et al [18] investigated aluminum as substrate material with different electrodeposited coatings. His results show that the Ni-Co coating exhibits the best corrosion properties due to its structure.…”

Section: Electroplatingmentioning

confidence: 99%