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Progress in Chemistry 2011, Vol. 23 Issue (0203): 509-519 Previous Articles   Next Articles

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Critical Materials and Technology in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Wang Xindong1*, Xie Xiaofeng2, Wang Meng1, Liu Guicheng1, Miao Ruiying1,3, Wang Yituo1, Yan Qun4   

  1. 1. Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China;
    2. Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;
    3. School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China;
    4. Robot Research Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are known as the most promising green power source, have acknowledged special superiorities and already obtained primary effects on commercialization. In this article, based on membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which is the key component of a DMFC, the preparation and optimization progress of catalyst, proton exchange membrane (PEM), the preparation of MEA, as well as the current reseach situation of activation technology for MEA are detailed combined with our experimental work. The process of multi-step activation, the method of MEA regeneration and the test technology of the current fraction of CO2 are presented and the catalyst nucleation mechanism, PEM mass transfer mechanism and the benefit of methanol penetrating are discussed, as well. Moreover, future work is forecasted. Based on the macromolecule polymer molding theory, a new thought is proposed in this paper that the catalyst slurry is directly sprayed on PEM to form the three-dimensional network structure, which will realize the gradient catalysis functionality and improve the preparation of catalyst layer of MEA. Finally, this article also describes the flow field design, performance testing and system control and other aspects of research status.

Key words: direct methanol fuel cell(DMFC), membrane electrode assembly(MEA), preparation process, activation, flow field, system control

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