Prototype of Conductive Thermoplastic Composite Laminate Sheet for Precursor of Bipolar Plates

用于双极板前体的导电热塑性复合层压板原型

基本信息

批准号：
533891-2018
负责人：
Farnood, Ramin
金额：
$ 1.82万
依托单位：
University of Toronto
依托单位国家：
加拿大
项目类别：
Engage Grants Program
财政年份：
2018
资助国家：
加拿大
起止时间：
2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=650485
关键词：
Prototype Conductive Thermoplastic Composite Laminate

项目摘要

Proton-exchange-membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a device that converts hydrogen, which can be generated from**renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, into electrical energy for use in various applications. In recent**years, PEMFC has received growing attention as a potential solution in green-house gas reduction, particularly in**the automotive sector. Hydrogenics Corp. (Hydrogenics), an Ontario-based manufacturer of PEMFC, is looking**to produce thinner and more defined bipolar plates for PEMFCs. Such requirements are critical for high volume**production and for penetration into the light-duty vehicle (LDV) market. It is necessary to develop a process and**material that can produce bipolar plates with thin and defined shapes, while still maintaining its structural**integrity and electrical conductivity. The main objective in this study is to develop a prototype thin conductive**sheet as precursor for manufacturing thinner and lighter bipolar plates for PEMPC in a similar concept of metallic**bipolar plates. Such precursor is beneficial for compression moulding process of the bipolar plates. Success of this**project has the possibility of opening a new market sector to Hydrogenics and helps Hydrogenics to strive for a**share in the fuel cell LDV market as well as create more jobs in Ontario. The project also has potential to provide**cutting edge trainings to the HQP involved in the area of fuel cell, materials design, and polymer processing and**manufacturing.

质子交换膜燃料电池（PEMFC）是一种将太阳能和风能等可再生能源产生的氢气转化为电能以用于各种应用的装置。近年来，质子交换膜燃料电池作为温室气体减排的潜在解决方案受到越来越多的关注，特别是在汽车行业。 Hydrogenics Corp. (Hydrogenics) 是一家总部位于安大略省的 PEMFC 制造商，正在寻求**生产更薄、更明确的 PEMFC 双极板。这些要求对于大批量生产和打入轻型汽车 (LDV) 市场至关重要。有必要开发一种工艺和材料，可以生产具有薄且确定形状的双极板，同时仍保持其结构完整性和导电性。本研究的主要目标是开发一种原型薄导电**片，作为制造更薄、更轻的 PEMPC 双极板的前体，其概念与金属**双极板类似。这种前体有利于双极板的压缩成型工艺。该**项目的成功有可能为Hydrogenics打开一个新的市场领域，并帮助Hydrogenics争取燃料电池LDV市场的**份额，并在安大略省创造更多就业机会。该项目还有潜力为涉及燃料电池、材料设计以及聚合物加工和**制造领域的总部提供**尖端培训。