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ArticleRSC advances2025

Asymmetric design of a Pt/C catalyst layer for enhanced performance in proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Jinqi Li, Weikang Zhu, Yuankai Shao, Bingjie Zhou, Shuoyao Yin, Xiaowei Wang, Zhenguo Li, Yan Yan

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Jinqi LiNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9199-1391
Weikang ZhuNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0965-0309
Yuankai ShaoNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.
Bingjie ZhouNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.
Shuoyao YinNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.
Xiaowei WangCATARC Automotive Research and Inspection Center (Tianjin) Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China wangxiaowei@catarc.ac.cn.
Zhenguo LiNational Engineering Laboratory for Mobile Source Emission Control Technology, China Automotive Technology & Research Center Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China lizhenguo@catarc.ac.cn zhuweikang@catarc.ac.cn.
Yan YanCATARC Automotive Research and Inspection Center (Tianjin) Co., Ltd Tianjin 300300 China wangxiaowei@catarc.ac.cn.

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Abstract

The physicochemical properties of catalysts significantly influence the overall performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the complexity arising from numerous interrelated parameters presents significant challenges in establishing comprehensive structure-performance relationships for advanced PEMFC systems. This study systematically evaluates three commercial Pt/C catalysts with distinct morphology and structural characteristics to reveal their specific functional impacts on fuel cell performance. The results indicate the abundant micropores and small-sized Pt nanoparticles, embedded in micropores, can significantly enhance the catalytic performance at the cathode side. Conversely, hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), at the anode side, prefers to occur on the surface-active site of carbon support. Furthermore, an asymmetric membrane electrode assembly configuration incorporating optimized catalysts and gas diffusion layer achieves a maximum power density of 2.52 W cm

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