Embedding TiO2 Nanopowder in Anode Catalyst Layers to Fabricate Self-Humidifying Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Chien Liang Lin; Cheng Wei Liu; Chun Hsiang Huang; Wei Yu Ho

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.953-954.957

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Embedding TiO₂ Nanopowder in Anode Catalyst Layers to Fabricate Self-Humidifying Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

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Various hydrophilic metal oxides are added to the catalyst layers of anodes because they absorb the water that diffuses from cell cathodes. In this study, the transfer method was employed to form an anode catalyst coated membrane by using hydrophilic TiO₂ nanopowder to improve the performance levels of the proton exchange membrane in low-or zero-humidification conditions. The various TiO₂ loadings added to anode thin film catalyst layers were compared to determine how the TiO₂ loadings affected the fuel cell performance levels at various cell temperatures and gas humidification conditions. The results indicated that adding 0.035mg/cm² of TiO₂ is optimal when the fuel cell temperature is 50 °C or 70 °C.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 953-954)

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Chien Liang Lin*, Cheng Wei Liu, Chun Hsiang Huang, Wei Yu Ho

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