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Multiphase flow in PEM water electrolyzers: a mini-review

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Summary: In this study, a comprehensive, three-dimensional, two-phase PEM electrolysis cell model was established and validated. The model captures the distribution of temperature, gas fraction, and current density, and investigates the effects of two-phase flow on cell performance. The simulation results demonstrate that adjusting wettability and the combination of liquid flow conductors can improve cell performance.

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Summary: The use of stainless steel as bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) has been a concern due to the risk of corrosion and metal ion contamination. Previous studies on this hazard have relied on ex-situ corrosion assessments which may not accurately represent real operating conditions. In this study, uncoated stainless steel bipolar plates were subjected to in-situ hybrid endurance/stress testing to simulate realistic conditions and re-evaluate the need for additional corrosion protection. The results showed no signs of surface dissolution and negligible trace metal concentration in the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). Contact resistance values were stable and changes in cell performance and voltage degradation were unrelated to the presence of uncoated bipolar plates. The corrosion resistance of uncoated stainless steel plates in PEMFCs was attributed to decoupling of bipolar plate surface potentials from electrode potentials and operational control to sustain stainless steel surface passivation.

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Summary: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly accelerated scientific and engineering innovation. Among the promising choices for transitioning to a zero-emission future in the carbon-intensive economy, the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell has received considerable attention. The gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays a crucial role in the water and heat management during the operation of PEM fuel cells, thus requiring multi-variable optimization. However, traditional experiment-based optimization methods are time-consuming and expensive. In order to overcome these obstacles, this study integrates physics-based simulation and machine learning-based surrogate modeling to rapidly optimize GDLs. Two machine learning methodologies, response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN), are compared, and the M5 model is proven to be effective and efficient for GDL optimization.

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Summary: While alkaline water electrolysis is a mature and low-cost method for hydrogen production, polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers (PEMWEs) have made significant advancements in terms of cost, efficiency, and durability. They are a promising technology for large-scale hydrogen production and energy storage in conjunction with renewable energy sources.

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1D two-phase, non-isothermal modeling of a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer: An optimization perspective

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Summary: This paper presents a 1D multi-phase, non-isothermal model of a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) to analyze the effect of key operating conditions, electrochemical parameters and effective transport properties on efficiency and voltage losses. The results show that temperature, catalyst layer exchange current density, and membrane thickness are the most influential variables. Performance can be improved by developing catalyst layers with good activity, thin membranes with low permeability and stability at high temperatures, and permeable porous transport layers with tailored two-phase properties.

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Two-dimensional numerical pore-scale investigation of oxygen evolution in proton exchange membrane electrolysis cells

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LBM studies at pore scale for graded anodic porous transport layer (PTL) of PEM water electrolyzer

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Transient behaviors and mathematical model of proton exchange membrane electrolyzer

Jian Dang et al.

Summary: The transient characteristics of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis are important for studying load control and durability of the electrolyzer under fluctuating renewable energy conditions. This study establishes a dynamic model based on various equivalence theories to describe the transient characteristics of the electrolyzer. Differential-equation-based transient models and their advantages and disadvantages are presented, with the graphical method being recommended for its intuitive and simple expression. The shutdown process in the electrolyzer reflects electrochemical processes similar to fuel cells, and low-voltage sustenance following shutdown may positively impact electrolyzer durability.

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Weitian Wang et al.

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Integration of the detailed channel two-phase flow into three-dimensional multi-phase simulation of proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cell

Lizhen Wu et al.

Summary: This study proposed a novel method that integrates detailed channel two-phase flow into the 3D multi-phase full-cell model of PEMEC to predict the effect of oxygen in anode channel on transport phenomena and cell performance. By adding oxygen volume fraction distribution at the interface of channel and L/GDL into the model, better fitting of simulated polarization curves to experimental data was achieved, indicating the importance of considering oxygen in the anode channel. This integration method allows for detailed investigation of the influence of oxygen in anode channel on transport phenomena and cell performance.

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Lattice Boltzmann method to study the wateroxygen distributions in porous transport layer (PTL) of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser

Shubhani Paliwal et al.

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Alexander Zinser et al.

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VOF modelling of gas-liquid flow in PEM water electrolysis cell micro-channels

Saeed Sadeghi Lafmejani et al.

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Modeling of two-phase transport in proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cells for hydrogen energy

Bo Han et al.

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Mathematical modeling and dynamic Simulink simulation of high-pressure PEM electrolyzer system

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A numerical study of the gas-liquid, two-phase flow maldistribution in the anode of a high pressure PEM water electrolysis cell

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Behaviors of a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer under water starvation

Shucheng Sun et al.

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Current density mapping and optical flow visualisation of a polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyser

Ishanka Dedigama et al.

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