High-Efficiency, Lightweight, and Reliable Integrated Structures—The Future of Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Jun Zhang, Runjin Deng, Yanyan Wang, Conggan Ma, Zhaojie Shen, Yitao Shen, Stuart M. Holmes () and Zhaoqi Ji ()
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Jun Zhang: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Runjin Deng: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Yanyan Wang: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Conggan Ma: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Zhaojie Shen: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Yitao Shen: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China
Stuart M. Holmes: Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Zhaoqi Ji: School of Automotive Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 19, 1-12

Abstract: The high efficiency, light weight, and reliability of hydrogen energy electrochemical equipment are among the future development directions. Membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and electrolyzers, as key components, have structures and strengths that determine the efficiency of their power generation and the hydrogen production efficiency of electrolyzers. This article summarizes the evolution of membrane electrode and electrolyzer structures, and their power and efficiency in recent years, highlighting the significant role of integrated structures in promoting proton transport and enhancing performance. Finally, it proposes the development direction of integrating electrolyte and electrode manufacturing using phase-change methods.

Keywords: fuel cell; electrolyzers; integrated design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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