کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | ترجمه فارسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1294900 | 973642 | 2007 | 11 صفحه PDF | سفارش دهید | دانلود رایگان |

A one-dimensional model of the PEM fuel cell cathode is developed to analyse ac impedance spectra and polarisation curves. The porous gas diffusion electrode is assumed to consist of a network of dispersed catalyst (Pt/C) forming spherically shaped agglomerated zones that are filled with electrolyte. The coupled differential equation system describes: ternary gas diffusion in the backing (O2,N2O2,N2, water vapour), Fickian diffusion and Tafel kinetics for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) inside the agglomerates, proton migration with ohmic losses and double-layer charging in the electrode. Measurements are made of a temperature-controlled fuel cell with a geometric area of 1.4 cm ×× 1.4 cm. Lateral homogeneity is ensured by using a high stoichiometry of λminλmin. The model predicts the behaviour of measured polarisation curves and impedance spectra. It is found that a better humidification of the electrode leads to a higher volumetric double-layer capacity. The catalyst layer resistance shows the same behaviour depending on the humidification as the membrane resistance. Model parameters, e.g. Tafel slope, ionic resistance and agglomerate radius are varied. A sensitivity analysis of the model parameters is conducted.
Journal: Journal of Power Sources - Volume 173, Issue 1, 8 November 2007, Pages 346–356