Research progress of bipolar plate material for proton exchange membrane fuel cell
Zhao Qiuping1, Mu Zhixing1,2, Zhang Bin2, Guo Junhong1, Yang Liu1
1.College of Petrochemical Technology,Lanzhou University of Technology,Lanzhou 730050; 2.State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication,Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Lanzhou 730000
Abstract: Proton exchange membrane fuel cell has the characteristics of high efficiency,environmental protection,long life and low operating temperature.Bipolar plate,as its core component,has great influence on its overall performance and life.The preparation of bipolar plates with high efficiency and low cost is very important for commercialization.The research progress of bipolar plate materials and surface modification of proton exchange membrane fuel cell were reviewed,and prospected the future development trend of these materials.
赵秋萍, 牟志星, 张斌, 郭军红, 杨柳. 质子交换膜燃料电池双极板材料研究进展[J]. 化工新型材料, 2019, 47(11): 52-57.
Zhao Qiuping, Mu Zhixing, Zhang Bin, Guo Junhong, Yang Liu. Research progress of bipolar plate material for proton exchange membrane fuel cell. New Chemical Materials, 2019, 47(11): 52-57.
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