Advancing Fuel Cell Durability: Breakthrough Research from Chalmers University of Technology
Key Ideas
  • Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new method to understand fuel cell wear, aiming to enhance durability and commercial viability.
  • The focus is on heavy commercial vehicles, aiming to improve fuel cell longevity to withstand 20,000 to 30,000 hours of driving.
  • Analysis at nano and micro levels has provided insights into degradation, offering crucial information for developing more durable fuel cells.
  • Funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research and the Swedish Research Council, the research lays the foundation for better fuel cell development and longer service life.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made significant progress in advancing the durability of fuel cells. They have developed a groundbreaking method to study the wear and degradation of fuel cell components over time, with a focus on improving the durability and commercial viability of fuel cells. The team's research has revealed that current fuel cell components, such as electrodes and membranes, degrade over time, limiting the service life of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. By analyzing degradation at both nano and micro levels, the researchers have gained valuable insights into the degradation processes, enabling the development of new and improved materials for fuel cells. This research, supported by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research and the Swedish Research Council, has been published in prestigious scientific journals like the Journal of Material Chemistry. The findings have laid a strong foundation for the future development of fuel cells with enhanced durability and longer service life, offering promising prospects for the advancement of sustainable transportation.
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