Challenges, Progress, and Outlook of High-Performance Fuel Cells

Dear Colleagues,

In the face of growing global energy demands and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, fuel cells have emerged as a pivotal technology.

As a strategic energy option, fuel cells offer high energy efficiency, low- or zero-emission operation, making them an ideal candidate for a wide range of applications, from transportation to distributed power generation. However, with the increasing cost constraints, the development of high-performance fuel cells is at the forefront of modern energy research. This Special Issue calls for original and innovative research and review papers addressing high-performance fuel cells, including the exploration of novel materials, the enhancement of electrochemical performance, as well as the improvement of safety and stability. These investigations are expected to drive crucial progress in battery technology development and expand the prospects for future energy storage solutions.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Exploration of new catalyst materials for fuel cells;
• Design optimization of electrodes for enhanced fuel cell performance;
• Investigation of the heat and mass transfer in fuel cells;
• Innovative manufacturing processes for cost-effective fuel cells;
• Performance analysis of high-performance fuel cells under extreme operating conditions;
• Improving the durability of fuel cell membranes;
• Cost-reduction strategies for large-scale fuel cell deployment;
• Innovative fuel cell stack designs;
• Application expansion of fuel cells in emerging fields;
• Application of AI in fuel cell design and control;
• Digital twinning or big data analytics of complex heat and mass transfer processes in fuel cell.

Prof. Dr. Jie Liu
Dr. Pu He
Guest Editors

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