Development of novel graphene-based composite bipolar plates for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

质子交换膜燃料电池用新型石墨烯基复合双极板的开发

• 批准号: 570946-2021
• 负责人: Shahgaldi, Samaneh
• 金额: $ 2.19万
• 依托单位: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Alliance Grants
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=719893
• 关键词: Development; novel; graphene; based; composite

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is in the early stages of commercialization and bipolar plates (BPPs) are one of the key components which significantly contribute to the volume, weight and cost of fuel cell stack. These plates are responsible for uniformly distributing the fuel and oxidant, transfer electrical current and heat and prevent leakage of gases and coolants. Metallic and graphite bipolar plates are conventional materials for BPPs. However, each has different advantages and disadvantages. For example, graphite BPPs has a lack of mechanical strength, and it is very difficult to machine the flow channels, while metallic BPPs can be easily machined and meets the requirements on mechanical strength but corrosion is a challenge. In this research proposal, Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières (UQTR) team will be joined to develop novel graphene based bipolar plates (BPP) for PEM fuel cells applications. The outcomes of this research will accelerate the commercialization potential of PEM fuel cells by developing the next generation of BPP. In addition, it will open a new market for NMG products. This project will help Canada to maintain a lead in Hydrogen research which is aligned with the Canadian Hydrogen Strategy published in December 2020.

质子交换膜(PEM)燃料电池还处于商业化的早期阶段，而双极板(BPP)是影响燃料电池堆体积、重量和成本的关键部件之一。这些极板负责均匀分布燃料和氧化剂，传递电流和热量，防止气体和冷却剂泄漏。金属和石墨双极板是BPP的常规材料。然而，每一种都有不同的优点和缺点。例如，石墨BPP缺乏机械强度，加工流道非常困难，而金属BPP很容易加工，满足机械强度要求，但腐蚀是一个挑战。在这项研究计划中，新世界石墨公司(NMG)和魁北克大学特里斯-里维耶分校(UQTR)的团队将联合开发用于PEM燃料电池应用的新型石墨烯基双极板(BPP)。这项研究成果将通过开发下一代BPP来加速PEM燃料电池的商业化潜力。此外，它还将为NMG产品打开一个新的市场。该项目将帮助加拿大保持在氢气研究方面的领先地位，这与2020年12月公布的加拿大氢气战略保持一致。