Analysis of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Performance with a New Generation of Proton Exchange Membrane

摘要

One of the most vital components of the PEMFC is the proton conducting membrane. In this presentation, an analysis is made of the performance of PEMFCs with DuPont's Nafion~(~R), and our new developed membranes. Attempts were also made to draw correlation between the PEMFC performance with the two types of membrane and their physico-chemical characateristics. Practically higher levels of performances (energy efficiency, power density) were achieved in PEMFCs with our new developed membranes, the life time tests with these new type membranes are now going on, and the final conclusion would be made in near future.