The Open Fuels & Energy Science Journal

2017, 10 : 96-105
Published online 2017 December 20. DOI: 10.2174/1876973X01710010096
Publisher ID: TOEFJ-10-96

REVIEW ARTICLE
 Latest Trends and Challenges In Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)

Mohammed Jourdani, * , Hamid Mounir and Abdellatif El Marjani

* Address correspondence to this author at the Mohammadia School of Engineers, UniversityMohammed V inRabat, Morocco; Tel: (+212)671093580; Fax: (+212)537778853; E-mail: jourdani.mohammed@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background:

During last few years, the proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) underwent a huge development.

Method:

The different contributions to the design, the material of all components and the efficiencies are analyzed.

Result:

Many technical advances are introduced to increase the PEMFC fuel cell efficiency and lifetime for transportation, stationary and portable utilization.

Conclusion:

By the last years, the total cost of this system is decreasing. However, the remaining challenges that need to be overcome mean that it will be several years before full commercialization can take place.This paper gives an overview of the recent advancements in the development of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel cells and remaining challenges of PEMFC.

Keywords:

Fuel cells, PEMFC, Energy resources, Modeling Advances, Commercialization, Transportation, Challenges.