Corrosion problems related to polymer electrolyte fuel cell

Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) is the most promising fuel cell being developed for stationary and automobile applications because of the high energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly power source. However, there still remain many problems regarding the cost and durability to be solved for the widespread commercialization. In this review paper, the problems of the material degradation related to PEFC are presented as well as the present state of the development of PEFC. The experimental results of fundamental study that author has performed as a NEDO project on corrosion of Pt catalyst and carbon support of PEFC are also presented.