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This chapter describes the behavior and stability of metallic bipolar plates in polymer electrolyte fuel cell application. Fundamental aspects of metallic bipolar plate materials in relation to suitability, performance and cell degradation in polymer electrolyte fuel cells are presented. Comparing their intrinsic functional properties with those of carbon composite bipolar plates, we discuss different degradation modes and causes. Furthermore, the influence and possible improvement of the materials used in bipolar plate manufacturing are described.
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Scherer, J., Münter, D., Ströbel, R. (2009). Influence of Metallic Bipolar Plates on the Durability of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells. In: Büchi, F.N., Inaba, M., Schmidt, T.J. (eds) Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Durability. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-85536-3_11
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