Atomic layer deposition in proton exchange membrane fuel cells: precision control from catalysts to membrane electrode assemblies

Key Points

• Investigate the impact of atomic layer deposition on the engineering of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
• Utilized atomic layer deposition for the design of core-shell catalysts and functional membranes.
• Focused on enhancing gas diffusion layers interfaces for improved performance.
• Bridged lab-scale innovations to real-world high-performance applications.
• Demonstrated improved performance of membrane electrode assemblies using atomic layer deposition.
• Achieved increased durability in proton exchange membrane fuel cells through precise design.
• Showed enhanced interfaces in gas diffusion layers positively correlated with overall fuel cell efficiency.