Design and Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 September 2025 | Viewed by 484
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Interests: water and thermal management of fuel cells; modeling simulation; multiphysics field simulation of electrolytic cell; computational heat and mass transfer
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Interests: efficient utilization of hydrogen energy; proton exchange membrane fuel cell; heat and mass transfer; solar pond
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Interests: multi-objective optimization of fuel cells; water and thermal management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), as a key technology for hydrogen energy utilization, are considered a primary power source for future new energy vehicles due to their environmental benefits, high energy density, and fast start–stop response. However, with the advancement of technology and the growing demand for applications, PEMFCs still face critical challenges related to lifespan, cost, and performance. These bottlenecks require further exploration by researchers.
This Special Issue will focus on the challenges related to the performance of the PEMFCs, discussing the latest advancements and innovative solutions in the preparation and characterization of proton exchange membranes; heat and mass transfer; and design optimization. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- material synthesis of membrane;
- performance characterization of membrane;
- advanced membranes material;
- PEM fuel cell;
- design and optimization;
- heat and mass transfer;
- hydrothermal management;
- modeling and simulaiton.
We invite you to submit original research or review articles addressing the aforementioned themes, with the aim of exploring new methods and directions for enhancing the performance of PEMFCs. We look forward to your contributions and to fostering innovation in the field of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
We eagerly anticipate your participation and submissions.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Membranes.
Dr. Guobin Zhang
Prof. Dr. Nan Li
Dr. Shuanyang Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)
- material synthesis
- design and optimization
- advanced membrane material
- heat and mass transfer
- modeling and simulation
- hydrothermal management
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