Thermoset‐Based Composite Bipolar Plates in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Chapter 7Full Access Thermoset-Based Composite Bipolar Plates in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Recent Developments and Challenges Salah M.S. Al-Mufti, Salah M.S. Al-Mufti Department of Petroleum Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorS.J.A. Rizvi, S.J.A. Rizvi Department of Petroleum Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Salah M.S. Al-Mufti, Salah M.S. Al-Mufti Department of Petroleum Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorS.J.A. Rizvi, S.J.A. Rizvi Department of Petroleum Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s): Inamuddin, InamuddinSearch for more papers by this authorOmid Moradi, Omid MoradiSearch for more papers by this authorMohd Imran Ahamed, Mohd Imran AhamedSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119829553.ch7Citations: 1 AboutPDFPDFView & download chapterView & download chapterView & download full book ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary Bipolar plates (BPs) are one of the primary components that taking responsibility for multi-functions of vital importance to the long-term performance of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. BPs provide conducting networks for electrons between cells, homogeneous distribution of fuel gases, water and heat management, and structural support for the thin membrane. BPs primarily have been manufactured from high-density graphite and metals. Recently, novel characteristics of composite materials have captured the great attention of researchers for BP applications. Two categories of composites have aroused extensive interest: thermoplastic and thermoset. This chapter overviews the present research studies being performed on thermoset composites for BP applications. In this research, types of the polymer matrix (thermoset resins) and carbon fillers, as well as manufacturing methods, are investigated. Characteristics of polymer matrix and conductive fillers play a major role in the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of thermoset-based composite BPs. 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