Comparison of electric conductivity of nano composites for bipolar plate of PEM fuel cell

PEM 연료전지 분리판용 나노복합재의 전도성 비교

  • Lee H.S. (School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, SNU) ;
  • Jung W.K. (School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, SNU) ;
  • Ahn S.H. (School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, SNU)
  • 이희섭 (서울대 대학원 기계항공공학부) ;
  • 정우균 (서울대 대학원 기계항공공학부) ;
  • 안성훈 (서울대 기계항공공학부)
  • Published : 2005.06.01

Abstract

As alternative materials for bipolar plate of PEM Fuel Cells, carbon composites were fabricated by compression molding. In this study, four types of nano particles, such as Carbon nanotubes, Carbon black, GX-15 and P-15 were mixed with epoxy resin to provide electric conductivity and structural properties. By increasing pressure during molding and volume ratio of nano particles, the physical contact among particles was improved resulting in increased electric conductivity. Surface resistance test showed, P-15 particles have the highest electric conductivity.

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