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Development of composite materials for PEFC bipolar plates

Conference ·
OSTI ID:20086888
Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) are attractive alternatives to traditional energy sources for both stationary and transportation applications, provided they can be manufactured at a reasonable cost. The most costly and problematic components of fuel cell stacks may be bipolar plates. Besides meeting cost constraints, bipolar plates must possess a host of other properties including low gas permeability, corrosion resistance, low weight, high strength, and manufacturability. While the authors have developed a baseline composite material that meets these requirements, further optimization and development have resulted in significant improvements in properties and processability.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
OSTI ID:
20086888
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English