TY - JOUR
T1 - Structure models and nano energy system design for proton exchange membrane fuel cells in electric energy vehicles
AU - Li, Yong
AU - Yang, Jie
AU - Song, Jian
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Electric vehicles require fuel cells with a highly specific energy for the purpose of environmental protection and energy saving. However, proton exchange membrane vehicle fuel cells (PEMFC) face problems in terms of energy conversion efficiency, power density, costs and lifespan. This paper reviews key technical issues regarding the application of vehicle PEMFC especially the integration of nano-electro-catalytic energy system with high-performance electrolyte membranes. It also discusses the relation between vehicle PEMFC membrane structures and electrode performance revealing the nanostructured system model and the membrane electrode interface characterization. Manipulation of vehicle PEMFC electrode structure and quantitative characterization of the nanoscale catalyst interface are summarized aiming at improving Pt utilization efficiency, ionic conductivity and nano membrane electrode performance.
AB - Electric vehicles require fuel cells with a highly specific energy for the purpose of environmental protection and energy saving. However, proton exchange membrane vehicle fuel cells (PEMFC) face problems in terms of energy conversion efficiency, power density, costs and lifespan. This paper reviews key technical issues regarding the application of vehicle PEMFC especially the integration of nano-electro-catalytic energy system with high-performance electrolyte membranes. It also discusses the relation between vehicle PEMFC membrane structures and electrode performance revealing the nanostructured system model and the membrane electrode interface characterization. Manipulation of vehicle PEMFC electrode structure and quantitative characterization of the nanoscale catalyst interface are summarized aiming at improving Pt utilization efficiency, ionic conductivity and nano membrane electrode performance.
KW - Energy conversion
KW - Energy system design
KW - Fuel cell electric vehicles
KW - Proton exchange membrane fuel cells
KW - Structure models
KW - Vehicle fuel cells function design
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U2 - 10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.030
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.030
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84988432709
SN - 1364-0321
VL - 67
SP - 160
EP - 172
JO - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
JF - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
ER -
