@article{30582,
  keywords = {Mathematical model, nafion, Contamination, Hydrogen Pump, Ion‐exchange Membrane, Multicomponent Diffusion Equations, Stefan–Maxwell Equations},
  author = {Adam Z Weber and Charles Delacourt},
  title = {Mathematical Modelling of Cation Contamination in a Proton-exchange Membrane},
  abstract = {<p>Transport phenomena in an ion‐exchange membrane containing both H<sup>+</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> are described using multicomponent diffusion equations (Stefan–Maxwell). A model is developed for transport through a Nafion 112 membrane in a hydrogen‐pump setup. The model results are analysed to quantify the impact of cation contamination on cell potential. It is shown that limiting current densities can result due to a decrease in proton concentration caused by the build‐up of contaminant ions. An average cation concentration of 30 to 40% is required for appreciable effects to be noticed under typical steady‐state operating conditions.</p>},
  year = {2008},
  journal = {Fuel Cells},
  volume = {8},
  pages = {459 - 465},
  month = {12/2008},
  issn = {16156846},
  doi = {10.1002/fuce.200800044},
  language = {eng},
}