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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Conversion

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  • Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) offer efficient, zero-emission energy but face challenges in catalyst layer design, durability, and cost.
  • Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are explored as advanced materials to overcome these limitations in PEMFC technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in applying carbon nanotubes (CNTs) within PEMFCs.
  • To highlight CNT integration strategies, including covalent and non-covalent modifications, and vertically aligned CNT structures (VACNTs).
  • To discuss synergistic effects of CNTs with carbon black (CB) for improved conductivity and interlayer interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on CNT applications in PEMFCs.
  • Analysis of CNT integration at various levels of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA).
  • Focus on vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) structures and CNT/carbon black blends.

Main Results:

  • CNTs, particularly VACNTs, show potential to enhance electron and mass transport in PEMFCs.
  • Covalent and non-covalent modification schemes offer different integration pathways for CNTs.
  • Blending CNTs with carbon black can improve material conductivity and address interlayer issues.

Conclusions:

  • CNTs offer significant promise for improving PEMFC performance and durability.
  • Further research is needed to understand the comprehensive impact of CNT modifications on MEA operation.
  • Strategic material design using CNTs can facilitate the commercialization of PEMFC technology.