Fuel Cells
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell is now opening up new energy industries as exampled by fuel cell electric vehicle and micro combined heat and power generation.
EED lab studies micro- and nano-structural design of membrane electrode assembly with an aim to reduce the usage of expensive catalyst not losing or even enhancing durability and power performance of fuel cell.
We pursue deeper understanding on ionic and mass transport under ultra low catalyst loading and low humidity operation, and support material researchers in introducing their innovative material solutions to fuel cell devices.
Also, we attempt to elucidate the degradation mechanism at various operation modes and improve durability by physic-chemical control of membrane/catalyst layer, catalyst layer/diffusion layer, and catalyst/ionomer interface.