Proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer

Develops a three-dimensional full-scale two-phase model that systematically reveals coupled multiphysics mechanisms, laying groundwork for electrolyzer performance optimization.

Chen, Jingxian · Sun, Yongwen · Ding, Hu · Han, Yao · Shen, Xiaojun · Zhang, Cunman · Lv, Hong

Energy Conversion and Management 2024

Advantages

Increased porous transport layer porosity and reduced thickness improve mass transport and current density

reduces interfacial contact resistance

improves cathode water removal

membrane type affects water electroosmosis coefficient