In this work, electroactive polymers (EAPs) are introduced as novel materials for the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Polypyrrole (PPy) is selected as a promising EAP for the PEMFC. The fabrication procedures including the polymer solution preparation and the electro-chemical deposition process for producing a thin and porous PPy film are presented. The activation behavior of PPy thin film is observed, and the surface properties are analyzed.

Volume Subject Area:
Materials for Low Temperature Fuel Cells
Topics:
Conducting polymers, Gas diffusion layers, Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Manufacturing, Polymer solutions, Surface properties, Thin films
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