DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.539-543.1397 |
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Author | Search for: Wang, Qianpu1; Search for: Eikerling, Michael1; Search for: Song, Datong1; Search for: Liu, Zhong-Sheng1 |
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Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation
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Format | Text, Article |
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Subject | Catalyst Layer; Fuel Cell Modeling; Poisson-Nernst-Planck Theory; Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell; Pt Utilization |
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Abstract | A mathematical model for an ultra-thin catalyst layer in PEFCs is introduced. It utilizes Nernst-Planck and Poisson equations. Calculated polarization curves are shown to compare favourably with published experimental data for ultra-thin catalyst layers. Aspects of current conversion, reactant, current distribution, and catalyst utilization are explored. The effect of catalyst layers thickness on the Pt utilization is discussed. This study gives us a better understanding of transport and reaction at the mesoscopic scale and it furnishes the directions for optimization of this type of catalyst layer. |
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Publication date | 2007-03 |
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NPARC number | 8901226 |
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Record identifier | 39f65320-8ff5-4ef5-bad8-1cd7717cafc8 |
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Record created | 2009-04-22 |
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Record modified | 2020-05-10 |
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