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Conducting polymer transforms hydrophobic porous membranes into robust gas diffusion layers in electrochemical applications

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A new self-conductive all-polymer GDL configuration, using a conductive polymer layer and hydrophobic layer, overcomes the most prominent obstacles of existing carbon-based and PTFE-based GDLs, representing a next-generation GDL technology.

Source: Energy & Environmental Science

DOI: 10.1039/d4ee04163a

Authors: Hwiyoon Noh, Hyunki Yeo, Bryan W. Boudouris, Brian M. Tackett

Institution: Purdue University West Lafayette

Language: English

Topic: Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Purdue University, Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences