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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Visualizing reactions in porous transport electrode (PTE) and solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) interfaces is crucial for electrochemical energy devices.
  • Challenges exist in observing micro-scale reactions and multiphase transport in devices like proton exchange membrane electrolyzer cells (PEMECs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an in situ characterization cell for visualizing micro-scale electrochemical reactions and transport at PTE/SPE interfaces.
  • To investigate the impact of water supply on reaction interfaces in PEMECs under varying current densities.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an interface-visible characterization cell (IV-CC).
  • In situ visualization of reactions and transport phenomena in a practical PEMEC device.
  • Analysis of water droplet evolution and gas blockage at the PTE/PEM interface.

Main Results:

  • Successfully visualized local gas blockage and micro water droplets at PTE/PEM interfaces in a working PEMEC.
  • Identified unconventional reactant supply pathways within proton exchange membranes (PEMs).
  • Demonstrated that PEM water supply to reaction sites is significantly influenced by current density.

Conclusions:

  • The IV-CC provides critical insights into micro-scale processes in electrochemical devices.
  • Understanding these phenomena is key to optimizing reaction interfaces and enhancing mass transport.
  • Findings are applicable to improving various electrochemical energy conversion devices, including PEMECs and CO2 reduction electrolyzers.