About this Research Topic
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are perceived as promising energy conversion devices for mobile and stationary applications due to their high energy efficiency and zero emission. The past decade has witnessed tremendous progress in fuel cell technologies, such as stack, membrane electrode assembly (MEA), and the related components/materials including bipolar plates, gas diffusion layers, membranes and electrocatalysts. PEMFCs have already penetrated many commercial applications including portable power, backup power, materials handling and even automobiles. However, the widespread commercialization of PEMFC technologies is still hindered by some major barriers, including high cost and poor durability etc. Numerous efforts have been devoted to developing new materials and understanding their action mechanism. To present the innovations and progress on the PEMFC technology and fuel cell catalysis in recent years, promoting fuel cell’s application and commercialization, we here propose a Research Topic to collect the latest research works and reviews about the advances in PEM fuel cell and fuel cell catalysis.
This Research Topic aims to highlight the current technical state of PEM fuel cell technologies, and the progress of fuel cell components/materials including bipolar plates, gas diffusion layers, membranes and electrocatalysts et al., analyze the current challenges, and propose possible future research directions.
We welcome all types of manuscripts, including Original Research articles, (Mini) Reviews, Perspectives and Brief Research Reports in the areas of PEM fuel cell and fuel cell catalysis, including but not limited to the following themes:
1. Electrocatalysts (Pt-based and non-precious metal catalysts) and catalytic mechanism
2. Carbon and non-carbon supports
3. Proton exchange membranes
4. Membrane electrode assembly technology
5. Bipolar plates and protective coatings
6. Fuel cell stack technology
This Research Topic aims to highlight the current technical state of PEM fuel cell technologies, and the progress of fuel cell components/materials including bipolar plates, gas diffusion layers, membranes and electrocatalysts et al., analyze the current challenges, and propose possible future research directions.
We welcome all types of manuscripts, including Original Research articles, (Mini) Reviews, Perspectives and Brief Research Reports in the areas of PEM fuel cell and fuel cell catalysis, including but not limited to the following themes:
1. Electrocatalysts (Pt-based and non-precious metal catalysts) and catalytic mechanism
2. Carbon and non-carbon supports
3. Proton exchange membranes
4. Membrane electrode assembly technology
5. Bipolar plates and protective coatings
6. Fuel cell stack technology
Keywords: Fuel Cell, Electrocatalysis, Components, Key materials, Stack, Durability
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