Citation: Zhang Jianbo, Huang Fusen, Huang Jun, Zhao Bo, Wang Cheng, Mao Zongqiang. A Review on Subzero Startup of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell[J]. Chemistry, ;2017, 80(6): 507-516. shu

A Review on Subzero Startup of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

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State Key Laboratory of Automotive Safety and Energy, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084
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Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084
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Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute, Beijing 102209

Corresponding author: Wang Cheng, wangcheng@tsinghua.edu.cn
Received Date: 14 September 2016
Accepted Date: 25 November 2016

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During subzero startup process, water generated in oxygen reduction reaction at cathode side of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is susceptible to freeze, hindering transport of reactants, covering active sites, reducing electrochemical surface area, leading to significant loss of cell performance and even ending up with a failure to startup. Meanwhile, freeze/thaw cycling will destroy the structure of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and impair the life time of PEMFC. Thereby, studies on the subzero startup processes of PEMFCs are crucial to the commercial promotion of fuel cell vehicles. In this article, the experimental studies, mechanistic insights, modeling analysis and coping strategies of the subzero startup operation are reviewed with great details. Furthermore, patents reporting mitigation strategies are also included.
- Hydrogen energy,
- Proton exchange membrane fuel cell,
- Subzero startup
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