Quantitative assessment of mutual degradation between membrane and bipolar plate in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

Key Points

• Mutual degradation between the membrane and bipolar plate negatively impacts efficiency in fuel cells.
• Key findings show an observed reduction in performance metrics due to chemical interactions over time.
• This analysis uses quantitative assessments to evaluate degradation in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells under specified conditions.
• The findings highlight the need for improved material design to enhance durability and performance in fuel cell applications.