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Fuel cell systems

  • Materials and components analysis (in collaboration)
  • Balance of plant (BoP) definition
  • Fuel cell system (stack + BoP) optimization
  • Fuel cell system – vehicle integration
  • LCA and TCO benchmarking

PEM technology development and optimization

This research line focuses on the development and optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems for efficient and sustainable energy conversion by combining advanced experimental and numerical techniques. It investigates the fundamental electrochemical processes, materials behavior, and system-level integration to enhance performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. The research also explores diagnostic and modeling tools to understand degradation mechanisms and improve control strategies. Overall, the target is to advance PEM fuel cell technology toward practical applications in transportation and stationary power generation.

Materials and components analysis (in collaboration)

Exploded view and components (single cell)
Exploded view and components (single cell)
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Physical phenomena in the FC model
Physical phenomena in the FC model
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Current density along the FC channel
Current density along the FC channel
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Membrane IR characterization
Membrane IR characterization
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DGT Characterization of the membrane
DGT Characterization of the membrane
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Modulus of the conductivity of the membrane
Modulus of the conductivity of the membrane
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Membrane characterization lab (partial)
Membrane characterization lab (partial)
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Single-cell characterization test bench
Single-cell characterization test bench
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Fuel cell stack testing unit
Fuel cell stack testing unit
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Balance of plant (BoP) definition

Boosting system definition
Boosting system definition
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BoP energy balance
BoP energy balance
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Experimental BoP dynamic performance validation
Experimental BoP dynamic performance validation
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Fuel cell system (stack + BoP) optimization

Semiempirical physically informed degradation model
Semiempirical physically informed degradation model
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Fuel cell system (FCS) test bench
Fuel cell system (FCS) test bench
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Fuel cell system (FCS) test bench layout
Fuel cell system (FCS) test bench layout
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Impact of Relative Humidity (RH) on stack
Impact of Relative Humidity (RH) on stack
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Fuel cell system (FCS) experimental dynamic performance
Fuel cell system (FCS) experimental dynamic performance
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Difference between stack and system
Difference between stack and system
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Fuel cell system – vehicle integration

FCV powertrain design (passenger cars)
FCV powertrain design (passenger cars)
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FCV EMS optimization (passenger cars)
FCV EMS optimization (passenger cars)
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HD-FCV EMS optimization (HD vehicles)
HD-FCV EMS optimization (HD vehicles)
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FCV powertrain design (aircrafts)
FCV powertrain design (aircrafts)
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Power demand over the FCS in a FCV during the WLTC3b driving cycle
Power demand over the FCS in a FCV during the WLTC3b driving cycle
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LCA and TCO benchmarking

FC-LCV LCA CHG (CO2eq) benchmark
FC-LCV LCA CHG (CO2eq) benchmark
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FC-HDV LCA GHG (CO2eq) benchmark
FC-HDV LCA GHG (CO2eq) benchmark
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FC-LCV TCO Benchmark
FC-LCV TCO Benchmark
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FC-HDV TCO Benchmark
FC-HDV TCO Benchmark
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