A Review of Metallic Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials and Fabrication Methods
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
- Vol. 2012, 1-22
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/828070
Abstract
The proton exchange membrane fuel cell offers an exceptional potential for a clean, efficient, and reliable power source. The bipolar plate is a key component in this device, as it connects each cell electrically, supplies reactant gases to both anode and cathode, and removes reaction products from the cell. Bipolar plates have been fabricated primarily from high-density graphite, but in recent years, much attention has been paid to developing cost-effective and feasible alternative materials. Two different classes of materials have attracted attention: metals and composites. This paper offers a comprehensive review of the current research being carried out on metallic bipolar plates, covering materials and fabrication methods.Keywords
Funding Information
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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