Flow Channels-Integrated Porous Media and Foam-Based Gas Diffusion Layer-Less Flow Fields as Next-Generation Strategies for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review of Recent Advances

Key Points

• Porous media and foam-based gas diffusion layers enhance proton exchange membrane fuel cells' performance.
• Recent advancements suggest these new flow field designs could significantly optimize gas transport efficiency.
• Analysis of innovations in fuel cell design shows improved reaction kinetics and reduced resistance.
• Highlights emerging strategies that may enable better energy conversion and sustainability in fuel cells.