The Open Fuel Cells Journal

2009, 2 : 1-4
Published online 2009 February 6. DOI: 10.2174/1875932700902010001
Publisher ID: TOFCJ-2-1

Theoretical Analysis of Conductivity for Composite Bipolar Plate

Chunhui Shen , Zheng Wang and Mu Pan
State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing of Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan Hubei 430070, China

ABSTRACT

Conductive composite bipolar plate is made of composite materials filled with high content conductive filler. The conductivity of this bipolar plate is influenced by many factors. It is difficult to use a formula to accurately calculate its conductivity, and current models have certain defaults. In this paper, in view of the contact resistance, a model is established and the conductivity formula has been educed. The conductivity formula reveals some factors that influence the conductivity, especially the particle size and pressure. Several ways to improve the conductivity of the composite material are discussed.

Keywords:

Bipolar plates, Conductive composite material, Contact resistance, Aggregate.