Fig. 7: MEA properties and optimization.

Polarization curves for a Pt/Vinatech, b Pt/Vulcan, and c commercial Pt/C as a function of Nafion® wt%. The Pt loading on the anode and cathode were 0.1 mgPt/cm2 and 0.4 mgPt/cm2, respectively. The measurements were carried out with H2/O2 at a cell temperature of 70 °C and ambient pressure. d Schematic illustration of the catalyst layers according to the ionomer contents.