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Multiscale understanding of anion exchange membrane fuel cells: Mechanisms, electrocatalysts, polymers, and cell management

Lei, Huiyu, Yang, Xiaohua, Chen, Zhangsen, Rawach, Diane, Du, Lei, Liang, Zhenxing, Li, Dong-Sheng, Zhang, Gaixia, Tavares, Ana C. and Sun, Shuhui. 2025. « Multiscale understanding of anion exchange membrane fuel cells: Mechanisms, electrocatalysts, polymers, and cell management ». Advanced Materials, vol. 37, nº 8.
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Abstract

Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) are among the most promising sustainable electrochemical technologies to help solve energy challenges. Compared to proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), AEMFCs offer a broader choice of catalyst materials and a less corrosive operating environment for the bipolar plates and the membrane. This can lead to potentially lower costs and longer operational life than PEMFCs. These significant advantages have made AEMFCs highly competitive in the future fuel cell market, particularly after advancements in developing non-platinum-group-metal anode electrocatalysts, anion exchange membranes and ionomers, and in understanding the relationships between cell operating conditions and mass transport in AEMFCs. This review aims to compile recent literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of AEMFCs in three key areas: i) the mechanisms of the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media; ii) recent advancements in the synthesis routes and structure-property relationships of cutting-edge HOR and ORR electrocatalysts, as well as anion exchange membranes and ionomers; and iii) fuel cell operating conditions, including water management and impact of CO2. Finally, based on these aspects, the future development and perspectives of AEMFCs are proposed.

Item Type: Peer reviewed article published in a journal
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Zhang, Gaixia
Affiliation: Génie électrique
Date Deposited: 27 Jan 2025 19:20
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2025 20:33
URI: https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/30479

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