Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability

This study analyzes recent improvements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), concentrating on enhancing their efficiency and durability—two essential aspects for their broad use in clean energy applications. Key advancements include the creation of high- performance catalysts, better mem...

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Main Authors: Kumar Rakesh, Prabakaran A., Gaigole P.M., Esakkiammal U., N Divya, Sherje Nitin, Ragu Nathan S.
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Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/121/e3sconf_icrera2024_06001.pdf
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description This study analyzes recent improvements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), concentrating on enhancing their efficiency and durability—two essential aspects for their broad use in clean energy applications. Key advancements include the creation of high- performance catalysts, better membrane materials, and innovative system topologies that dramatically raise fuel cell efficiency. Additionally, this study analyzes techniques to increase PEMFC durability, such as enhanced temperature control, innovative materials that resist deterioration, and operating procedures that boost long-term stability. The results reveal major increases in both efficiency and durability, placing PEMFCs as a viable alternative for sustainable energy generation. By addressing existing obstacles and outlining future research paths, this study adds to the ongoing efforts to develop PEMFC technology, opening the road for its integration into multiple energy systems, including transportation, stationary power, and portable applications.
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spelling doaj-art-7d4e37a3c0fd464aa151112e04cf1ea92024-11-21T11:32:01ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422024-01-015910600110.1051/e3sconf/202459106001e3sconf_icrera2024_06001Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and DurabilityKumar Rakesh0Prabakaran A.1Gaigole P.M.2Esakkiammal U.3N Divya4Sherje Nitin5Ragu Nathan S.6Department of Computer Engineering & Applications, GLA UniversityProfessor, Department of physics,Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and TechnologyMechanical Department,Vishwakarma Institute of TechnologyAsst Professor,Department of IT,New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and TechnologyAssistant Professor,Department of CIVIL,Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering CollegeProfessor and Head, Mechanical Engineering,Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of TechnologyProfessor, Micromachining Research Centre (MMRC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohan Babu UniversityThis study analyzes recent improvements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), concentrating on enhancing their efficiency and durability—two essential aspects for their broad use in clean energy applications. Key advancements include the creation of high- performance catalysts, better membrane materials, and innovative system topologies that dramatically raise fuel cell efficiency. Additionally, this study analyzes techniques to increase PEMFC durability, such as enhanced temperature control, innovative materials that resist deterioration, and operating procedures that boost long-term stability. The results reveal major increases in both efficiency and durability, placing PEMFCs as a viable alternative for sustainable energy generation. By addressing existing obstacles and outlining future research paths, this study adds to the ongoing efforts to develop PEMFC technology, opening the road for its integration into multiple energy systems, including transportation, stationary power, and portable applications.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/121/e3sconf_icrera2024_06001.pdfproton exchange membrane fuel cells (pemfcs)fuel cell efficiencydurability improvementcatalyst innovationsustainable energy technologies
spellingShingle Kumar Rakesh
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Gaigole P.M.
Esakkiammal U.
N Divya
Sherje Nitin
Ragu Nathan S.
Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
E3S Web of Conferences
proton exchange membrane fuel cells (pemfcs)
fuel cell efficiency
durability improvement
catalyst innovation
sustainable energy technologies
title Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
title_full Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
title_fullStr Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
title_full_unstemmed Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
title_short Advancements in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Improving Efficiency and Durability
title_sort advancements in proton exchange membrane fuel cells improving efficiency and durability
topic proton exchange membrane fuel cells (pemfcs)
fuel cell efficiency
durability improvement
catalyst innovation
sustainable energy technologies
url https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2024/121/e3sconf_icrera2024_06001.pdf
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