A long-term dynamic load cycle is performed on state-of-the-art membrane electrode
assemblies, aiming to evaluate the degradation mechanisms of Polymer Electrolyte …

The loss of electrochemical active surface area (ECSA) at the cathode is one of the main
causes of performance degradation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) …

With the ultimate goal of simultaneously finding cost‐effective, more earth‐abundant, and
high‐performance alternatives to commercial Pt/Pd‐based catalysts for electrocatalysis, this …

This study combines local electrochemical diagnostics with ex situ analysis to investigate
degradation mechanism associated to start-up/shut-down (SU/SD) of PEMFC and mitigation …

This article presents results about the catalytic activity of the cathode in a Direct Methanol
Fuel Cell (DMFC) across various operating temperatures. The Dynamic Electrochemical …

This paper discusses the results of an experimental and modelling activity devoted to the
analysis of start-up/shut-down of PEM fuel cells under operative conditions representative of …

Durability of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is one of the key issues for its commercial
applications. This work proposes accelerated stress test (AST) protocols including high …

DMFC technology widespread commercialization is still hindered by durability issues. In
literature, locally resolved measurements and post-mortem analyses reveal the onset of …

Lifetime limitations are still penalizing direct methanol fuel cell technology, otherwise
outstandingly promising for sustainable portable power generation. Strong heterogeneous …

Durability issues of direct methanol fuel cell still hinder technology widespread
commercialization; uneven aging of MEA components, generally harsher in air outlet region …