Degradation study on MEA in H3PO4/PBI high-temperature PEMFC life test

作者: Yunfeng Zhai , Huamin Zhang , Gang Liu , Jingwei Hu , Baolian Yi

DOI: 10.1149/1.2372687

关键词: Proton exchange membrane fuel cellScanning electron microscopeAnalytical chemistryElectrochemistryCyclic voltammetryMembrane electrode assemblyDielectric spectroscopyMaterials scienceLinear sweep voltammetryCathode

摘要: In this paper, 550 h (500 continuous and 50 intermittent) high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC, phosphoric acid-doped polybenzimidazole system, H3PO4/PBI) life test was performed without humidification at 150 degrees C; constant current (at 640 mA cm(-2)) performance polarization curves were recorded. Electrochemical physical characterizations applied to investigate the degradation of electrode assembly (MEA). The results showed that started reduce with a rate 0.18 mV h(-1) after about 90 activation. Surface area loss cathode platinum due agglomeration detected by cyclic voltammetry transmission electron microscopy. A slight increase internal resistance single H3PO4 leaching found electrochemical impedance spectroscopy energy dispersive X-ray analysis. H-2 permeability MEA increased during last intermittent because appearing cracks, linear sweep scanning These suggested catalyst from layers contributed test, mechanical properties H3PO4/PBI impacted badly lifetime cell. (c) 2006 Society.

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