In situ micro-Raman on the membrane in a working PEM cell

• An electrochemical cell has been designed for in situ micro-Raman measurements on the polymer membrane in an operating polymer electrolyte cell (PEM). The method is applicable to studies of both the distribution of water and membrane structure in the working cell environment. An initial study of the water distribution across a Nafion 117 membrane in a cell working as a H-2/H-2 pump cell at hydrogen flow and currents from 0 to 300 mA/cm(2) is presented. The results show that a hydration profile with a lower water content at the anode forms as current is applied to the cell.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Annan teknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Other Engineering and Technologies (hsv//eng)

Keyword

electrolyte fuel-cells

proton-conducting membranes

water profile

nafion

management

transport

angle

model

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)