Highlights Extreme regions of cathode channel (air inlet and outlet sections) are the most critical in terms of degradation. Higher loss of electrocatalyst active area for air outlet section and higher R rf ′ ( d R PI / d rf − 1 ) for degradation under air inlet conditions. Relationship between oxygen transport resistance and Pt roughness factor dependent on local operating conditions during ageing. Cracks formation during ageing under low cathode RH conditions.

Evaluation of PEM Fuel Cell Degradation Through Accelerated Stress Tests to Investigate Heterogeneity of Ageing

Mora D.;Colombo E.;Casalegno A.;Baricci A.
2025-01-01

Abstract

Highlights Extreme regions of cathode channel (air inlet and outlet sections) are the most critical in terms of degradation. Higher loss of electrocatalyst active area for air outlet section and higher R rf ′ ( d R PI / d rf − 1 ) for degradation under air inlet conditions. Relationship between oxygen transport resistance and Pt roughness factor dependent on local operating conditions during ageing. Cracks formation during ageing under low cathode RH conditions.
2025
accelerated stress test (AST)
automotive
catalyst layer cracks
degradation
heterogeneity
local oxygen transport
polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
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