Bipolar Plates made of Carbon Nano-reinforced Plastics (BiPCaNP)

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 10055.1;10 PFIW-IW
• Titre du projet anglais: Bipolar Plates made of Carbon Nano-reinforced Plastics (BiPCaNP)

Description succincte (Anglais)

Bipolar Plates made of Carbon Nano-reinforced Plastics (BiPCaNP)

Description succincte (Français)

Bipolar Plates made of Carbon Nano-reinforced Plastics (BiPCaNP)

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)

The objective of the project is to develop an original process for the manufacturing of a new graphite/polymer composite material, to be used for the production of bipolar plates in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM-FCs). The goal is to improve electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, thus increasing fuel cells¿ energy density and reducing overall costs. The innovative processing routes applied to micro and nano scale graphite fillers will be investigated through parallel experimental and multiscale modeling techniques.

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Français)

The objective of the project is to develop an original process for the manufacturing of a new graphite/polymer composite material, to be used for the production of bipolar plates in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM-FCs). The goal is to improve electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, thus increasing fuel cells¿ energy density and reducing overall costs. The innovative processing routes applied to micro and nano scale graphite fillers will be investigated through parallel experimental and multiscale modeling techniques.