Gas diffusion layer using a new type of graphitized nano-carbon PUREBLACK® for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Arunachala M. Kannan; Anupam Menghal; Igor V. Barsukov

doi:10.1016/j.elecom.2006.03.041

Gas diffusion layer using a new type of graphitized nano-carbon PUREBLACK^® for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Arunachala M. Kannan, Anupam Menghal, Igor V. Barsukov

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Abstract

A gas diffusion layer (GDL) for proton exchange membrane fuel cell has been developed using a new form of partially ordered graphitized nano-carbon black (PUREBLACK^® Carbon). This material represents a new class of nano-carbons jointly developed by Superior Graphite Co. and Columbian Chemicals Co. The GDL was characterized by physico-chemical as well as electrochemical methods. The unique process developed for GDL fabrication exhibits excellent fuel cell performance using hydrogen/air at ambient pressure. The microstructure as seen under scanning electron microscope shows excellent surface morphology without any cracks. The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) with PUREBLACK^® Carbon based GDLs shows power density as high as 0.55 W/cm² at 70 °C using hydrogen/air as reactants without any back pressure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	887-891
Number of pages	5
Journal	Electrochemistry Communications
Volume	8
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elecom.2006.03.041
State	Published - May 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Electrochemical measurements
Gas diffusion layers
Membrane electrodes assembly
PEM fuel cells
PUREBLACK Carbon
Partially graphitized carbon black

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrochemistry

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