Abstract
This paper reports recent results from our group on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) based on the temperature resistant polymer polybenzimidazole (PBI), which allow working temperatures up to 200°C. The membrane has a water drag number near zero and need no water management at all. The high working temperature allows for utilization of the excess heat for fuel processing. Moreover, it provides an excellent CO tolerance of several percent, and the system needs no purification of hydrogen from a reformer. Continuous service for over 6 months at 150°C has been demonstrated.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Hydrogen Power Theoretical and Engineering Solutions : Proceedings of HYPOTHESIS V Porto Conte (Italy) - 7-10 September 2003 |
| Publication date | 2003 |
| Pages | 675-683 |
| ISBN (Print) | 88-86281-90-0 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |