In situ observation of water distribution and behaviour in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell by synchrotron X-ray imaging
In situ visualization of the distribution and behaviour of water in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell during power generation has been demonstrated using a synchrotron X-ray imaging technique. Images were recorded using a CCD detector combined with a scintillator (Gd(2)O(2)S:Tb) and relay lens system,...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of synchrotron radiation. - 1994. - 15(2008), Pt 4 vom: 07. Juli, Seite 329-34 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2008
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Journal of synchrotron radiation |
| Schlagworte: | Journal Article |
| Zusammenfassung: | In situ visualization of the distribution and behaviour of water in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell during power generation has been demonstrated using a synchrotron X-ray imaging technique. Images were recorded using a CCD detector combined with a scintillator (Gd(2)O(2)S:Tb) and relay lens system, which were placed at 2.0 m or 2.5 m from the fuel cell. The images were measured continuously before and during power generation, and data on cell performance was recorded. The change of water distribution during power generation was obtained from X-ray images normalized with the initial state of the fuel cell. Compared with other techniques for visualizing the water in fuel cells, this technique enables the water distribution and behaviour in the fuel cell to be visualized during power generation with high spatial resolution. In particular, the effects of the specifications of the gas diffusion layer on the cathode side of the fuel cell on the distribution of water were efficiently identified. This is a very powerful technique for investigating the mechanism of water flow within the fuel cell and the relationship between water behaviour and cell performance |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 25.08.2008 Date Revised 16.06.2008 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1600-5775 |
| DOI: | 10.1107/S0909049508006638 |