Porous flow field for next-generation proton exchange membrane fuel cells: materials, characterization, design, and challenges

G Zhang, Z Qu, WQ Tao, X Wang, L Wu, S Wu… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Porous flow fields distribute fuel and oxygen for the electrochemical reactions of proton
exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells through their pore network instead of conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Design of PEMFC bipolar plate cooling flow field based on fractal theory

X Chen, F Chai, S Hu, J Tan, L Luo, H **e… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
During the operation of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), the chemical
reaction yields a large amount of heat. Long-term operation may cause local overheating …

Revelation mechanism of polarisation process and strategies for high performance in microfluidic fuel cells: A review

T Ouyang, W Liu, J Chen, X Shi, L Liang - International Journal of Heat and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The microfluidic fuel cell is one of the most promising micro power sources for the portable
electronic devices due to the low cost, environmental friendliness, and substantial power …

A nonlinear contraction channel design inspired by typical mathematical curves: Boosting net power and water discharge of PEM fuel cells

JN Qiao, H Guo, F Ye, H Chen - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The next-generation fuel cell needs to fit high current density operating conditions,
necessitating improved flow fields with superior capabilities in mass transfer and drainage …

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance investigation considering internal heterogeneity of current density–A novel method study

Y Jiang, L Huang, X Zhang, L Rasha… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The remaining useful lifetime (RUL) of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) has
been influenced by the heterogeneous distribution. In this presented paper, a novel method …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of pin-type flow field plate design on the current distribution in a H2-fed polymer electrolyte fuel cell

A Zaffora, O Barbera, E Gallo, M Santamaria… - Journal of Power …, 2024 - Elsevier
The flow field plate (FFP) design is a key factor for enhancing the electrochemical
performance of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) through optimal reactants' …

Water management and mass transport of a fractal metal foam flow-field based polymer electrolyte fuel cell using operando neutron imaging

Y Wu, L Xu, S Zhou, J Yang, W Kockelmann, Y Han… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal foam flow-fields (MFFs) exhibit immense potential for enhancing the performance of
polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) owing to their advantageous pore connectivity and …

Enhanced output performance of paper based fuel cells with multiple electrodes

L Dong, C Wang, J Xu, J **ao - Journal of Power Sources, 2025 - Elsevier
Paper-based fuel cells have garnered significant attention owing to their cost-effectiveness
and portability. Nevertheless, the fuel utilization rate remains significantly low, and there are …

Effects of tongue skeletal muscle-based mass transfer channel wettability on proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance

H Lei, C Deng, Z Liu, S Yang - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have emerged as a key technology in
harnessing the potential of hydrogen energy. However, to fulfill the demands of efficient …

A comprehensive experimental investigation of the operating conditions on the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cell using metal foam as cathode flow …

S Wu, C Tongsh, Q Du, JW Park… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Metal foam flow fields have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional channel-rib
designs in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), offering enhanced …