Multi-variable optimization of PEMFC cathodes using an agglomerate model

Electrochimica Acta

Volumn 52, Issue 22, 2007, Pages 6318-6337

  Secanell, M ^a   Karan, K ^b   Suleman, A ^a   Djilali, N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA   (Canada)

^b QUEEN S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Catalyst layer; Finite elements; Fuel cell; Gas diffusion layer; Platinum loading; Sensitivity analysis

Indexed keywords

CATALYSTS; DIFFUSION IN GASES; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; OPTIMIZATION; PLATINUM; PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS (PEMFC); SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS;

CATALYST LAYERS; CATHODE ELECTRODEDS; GAS DIFFUSION LAYER; PLATINUM LOADING;

CATHODES;

EID: 34249308483     PISSN: 00134686     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2007.04.028     Document Type: Article

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