Journal
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Volume 21, Issue -, Pages 225-233Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.coelec.2020.02.024
Keywords
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis; Degradation; Accelerated stress test
Funding
- BMBF (HYPOS) through the Elykon project [03ZZ0742A]
- Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking [779478]
- European Union
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Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis is technically the most suitable technology for the production of green hydrogen on a large scale. Although it is still more expensive than hydrogen produced from fossil sources, it has already been commercialized. Novel components with cost-effective materials and efficient manufacturing processes are being rapidly developed. However, these components must endure durability tests that can guarantee a lifetime of at least 50,000 operation hours. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop accelerated stress test protocols based on a deep understanding of degradation mechanisms of stack components. Recent reports show that the main degradation mechanisms are associated to anode catalyst dissolution, membrane chemical decomposition, and formation of semiconducting oxides on the metal components. These mechanisms can be accelerated by stressors such as high current density, dynamic operation, and shutdown modes. On the basis of these reports and knowledge of the operational requirements for large-scale proton exchange membrane water electrolysis, we propose an accelerated stress test protocol for the fast evaluation of newly developed cost efficient and durable components.
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