Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis

Highlights A novel triple-layer Ti-porous transport layer (PTL), fabricated using a practical and scalable tape casting and roll calendering process, enhances catalyst utilization by increasing interfacial contact area and the triple-phase boundary. The ultra-high porosity (75%) backing layer and gr...

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Main Authors: Seong Hyun Park, Young Je Park, Seungsoo Jang, Pilyoung Lee, Soobin Yoon, Young-June Park, Chi-Young Jung, Kang Taek Lee
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-06-01
Series:Nano-Micro Letters
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01831-z
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author Seong Hyun Park
Young Je Park
Seungsoo Jang
Pilyoung Lee
Soobin Yoon
Young-June Park
Chi-Young Jung
Kang Taek Lee
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Young Je Park
Seungsoo Jang
Pilyoung Lee
Soobin Yoon
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description Highlights A novel triple-layer Ti-porous transport layer (PTL), fabricated using a practical and scalable tape casting and roll calendering process, enhances catalyst utilization by increasing interfacial contact area and the triple-phase boundary. The ultra-high porosity (75%) backing layer and graded structure maximize oxygen transport, mitigate oxygen accumulation, and improve reactant accessibility. Electrochemical evaluations demonstrate a 127 mV reduction in voltage at 2 A cm−2 compared to a commercial PTL, accelerating proton exchange membrane water electrolysis commercialization and supporting the transition to sustainable energy.
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spelling doaj-art-b971f1327d8949e7a12e8cf3310f31d02025-08-20T04:02:56ZengSpringerOpenNano-Micro Letters2311-67062150-55512025-06-0117111510.1007/s40820-025-01831-zTriple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water ElectrolysisSeong Hyun Park0Young Je Park1Seungsoo Jang2Pilyoung Lee3Soobin Yoon4Young-June Park5Chi-Young Jung6Kang Taek Lee7Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAISTDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, KAISTDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, KAISTHydrogen and Fuel Cell Development Center, Hyundai Motor GroupHydrogen and Fuel Cell Development Center, Hyundai Motor GroupHydrogen and Fuel Cell Development Center, Hyundai Motor GroupHydrogen Research and Demonstration Center, Hydrogen Energy Institute, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER)Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAISTHighlights A novel triple-layer Ti-porous transport layer (PTL), fabricated using a practical and scalable tape casting and roll calendering process, enhances catalyst utilization by increasing interfacial contact area and the triple-phase boundary. The ultra-high porosity (75%) backing layer and graded structure maximize oxygen transport, mitigate oxygen accumulation, and improve reactant accessibility. Electrochemical evaluations demonstrate a 127 mV reduction in voltage at 2 A cm−2 compared to a commercial PTL, accelerating proton exchange membrane water electrolysis commercialization and supporting the transition to sustainable energy.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01831-zProton exchange membrane water electrolysisPorous transport layerCatalyst utilizationMass transportDigital twin
spellingShingle Seong Hyun Park
Young Je Park
Seungsoo Jang
Pilyoung Lee
Soobin Yoon
Young-June Park
Chi-Young Jung
Kang Taek Lee
Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
Nano-Micro Letters
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
Porous transport layer
Catalyst utilization
Mass transport
Digital twin
title Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
title_full Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
title_fullStr Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
title_full_unstemmed Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
title_short Triple-Layer Porous Transport Layers with Ultra-High Porosity for Enhanced Oxygen Transport and Catalyst Utilization in Water Electrolysis
title_sort triple layer porous transport layers with ultra high porosity for enhanced oxygen transport and catalyst utilization in water electrolysis
topic Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis
Porous transport layer
Catalyst utilization
Mass transport
Digital twin
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01831-z
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