Fuel Cell
This platform takes a novel approach to PEMFC design and optimization that encompasses materials, membrane-electrode assemblies (MEA), stacks, and testing in conditions representative of actual operation. The purpose is to speed up the transfer of new technologies; an aggressive intellectual property strategy has been set up to support this goal.
The platform has five labs:
Fuel-cell core and MEA:
Fuel-cell core electrochemical characterization:
Bipolar plate and stack assembly:
The development of innovative bipolar plates at lab scale; prototyping
Improvements to stack design and assembly to boost performance
Implementation, development, and reliability of automated assembly tools
Fuel-cell systems:
Testing and qualification:
Electrical testing and data analysis
Degradation analysis to lengthen lifespans and boost performance
Local physical data acquisition from instrumented PEMFCs