Bipolar Plate Flow Field Structure Research Status and Trends for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Abstract

The bipolar plate is the fundamental structural element of the hydrogen fuel cell, and its flow field design has a significant impact on the performance of the fuel cell. The hydrogen fuel cell is employed as an important energy supply source for vehicle power. The classification and operation of hydrogen fuel cells, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of conventional flow fields, are discussed in this paper and contrasted with the state of bipolar plate flow field research in recent years. Comprehensive analysis is done on the optimization of the fuel cell bipolar plate flow field based on the conventional flow field. All are favorable to enhancing fuel cells' ability to generate electricity and aid in the progressive development of a full set of structural design guidelines.