Author:
Chatenet Marian,Guilminot Elodie,Iojoiu Christina,Sanchez Jean-Yves,Rossinot Elissabeth,Maillard Frédéric
Abstract
In this paper, we studied the durability of PEMFC MEAs after on-site operation in stationary conditions. Harsh anode and cathode active layer degradation was monitored for Pt, C, F elements by chemical (EDS, XPS) and physical (SEM, TEM) techniques. At the cathode, Pt corrodes into Ptz+ species yielding severe redistribution within the MEA. Ptz+ dissolution and transport is favoured by activators/ligands (F or S-containing species resulting from the MEA polymers ageing, especially at the anode), which possibly act as counter ions. The presence of Ptz+ ions in the membrane favours chain-cutting and induces physical cross-links which modifies its thermo-mechanical, water uptake and conductivity properties. As a result, the risk of pinhole formation is greatly increased.
Publisher
The Electrochemical Society
Cited by
11 articles.
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