Modeling the Behavior of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane within a Fuel Cell

Scientists have deemed the fuel cell as one of the most promising power sources that can replace the use of fossil fuels as well as satisfy global expectations. The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell shows great potential to power homes and vehicles. A special class of fuel cell — Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) — was investigated during this study. The membrane of the PEMFC is one of the most fundamental parts of the cell, as its properties have great impact on the cell’s output capability.