Multiscale Understanding of Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Mechanisms, Electrocatalysts, Polymers, and Cell Management

Abstract Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) are among the most promising sustainable electrochemical technologies to help solve energy challenges. Compared to proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), AEMFCs offer a broader choice of catalyst materials and a less corrosive operating environment for the bipolar plates and the membrane. This can lead to potentially lower costs and longer operational life than PEMFCs. These significant advantages have made AEMFCs highly competitive in the future fuel cell market, particularly after advancements in developing non‐platinum‐group‐metal anode electrocatalysts, anion exchange membranes and ionomers, and in understanding the relationships between cell…

• IN
  Institut national de la recherche scientifique
• ÉD
  École de technologie supérieure
• CQ
  Centre québécois sur les matériaux fonctionnels
• NS
  Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• FD
  Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies

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