Enhanced PEMFC Performance: A Review

Ali Mohammed Elaibi
International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis
Volume 12: issue 2, June 2025, pp 6-10

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Ali Mohammed Elaibi 
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Department of Mobile Communications and Computing Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Information Technology and Communications, Baghdad, Iraq
ali.alrubaye@uoitc.edu.com
Review Article -- Peer Reviewed
Published online – 30 June 2025

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Cite this article – Ali Mohammed Elaibi, “Enhanced PEMFC Performance: A Review ”, International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis, RAME Publishers, vol. 12, issue 2, pp. 6-10, June 2025.
https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.2.12.20250602

Abstract:-
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are one of the most exciting technologies for clean energy conversion with the advantages of high efficiency, small size, and pollution-free. But there are barriers to commercialization like reactants distribution, water management, hydrothermal stability and durability issues. This review focuses on an unbiased overview of the latest developments in improving PEMFC performance by adopting flow field design, material innovation, catalyst layer optimization, and thermal and water management strategies; as well as the integration of computational modeling to better understand the coupling of mechanisms at various time and length scales. Particular attention is paid to turbulence-inducing geometries, advanced membranes, and hybrid modeling approaches. A comparative summary of key research findings is presented to provide insights into emerging trends and performance benchmarks. This synthesis aims to guide future development toward more robust, cost-effective, and high-performing PEMFC systems.
Index Terms:-
PEMFC, fuel cell performance, flow field optimization, thermal management, water management, CFD, durability
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