Abstract

We present the first combination of a bipolar interface fuel cell with a commercial Fe–N/C catalyst as an alkaline cathode and a PGM-based, acidic anode, both separated by a proton exchange membrane (PEM).

Highlights

  • In present-day research PEMFCs are the prevailing fuel cell type for PGM-free oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts, like Fe– N/C

  • Comparing the fuel cell performance of the d-bipolar membrane fuel cell (BPMFC) to a classical PEMFC (Fig. 9) with identical Fe–N/C cathode loading and proton exchange membrane (PEM)-thickness, it becomes obvious that the measured maximum power density of the BPMFC was still relatively lower than the power density achieved with the conventional PEMFC

  • Polarization data and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis revealed the interface at the alkaline CCL and the PEM (AEM|PEM-interface) as a crucial element for designing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) operating in a bipolar con guration

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Introduction

In present-day research PEMFCs are the prevailing fuel cell type for PGM-free oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts, like Fe– N/C.

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