Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1282921 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy | 2010 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
PEM fuel cells are of prime interest in transportation applications due to their relatively high efficiency and low pollutant emissions. Bipolar plates are the key components of these devices as they account for significant fractions of their weight and cost. Metallic materials have advantages over graphite-based ones because of their higher mechanical strength and better electrical conductivity. However, corrosion resistance is a major concern that remains to be solved as metals may develop oxide layers that increase electrical resistivity, thus lowering the fuel cell efficiency. This paper aims to present the main results found in recent literature about the corrosion performance of metallic bipolar plates.
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Authors
Renato A. Antunes, Mara Cristina L. Oliveira, Gerhard Ett, Volkmar Ett,