The distribution and diffusion coefficient of water inside a Nafion® membrane in a running fuel cell under transient conditions analyzed by operando time-resolved CARS spectroscopy
Hiromichi Nishiyama Dr. Ph.D. , Akihiro Iiyama Prof. Ph.D. , Junji Inukai Prof. Ph.D.
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Abstract
The performance and stability of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are directly affected by the distribution of water molecules inside the membrane. In this study, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) spectroscopy was used to measure the distribution of water in a Nafion® membrane under transient conditions after increasing the current density. At the cathodic surface of the membrane, an overshoot in amount of water was observed as a result of the increase in the rate of water production and electro-osmosis, while at the other locations in the membrane was observed a gradual increase of water as a result of water transport. The calculation of the water diffusion coefficient during power generation was subsequently carried out, which was consistent with the results of the previous values obtained statically.