Fabrication techniques for the polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cells

Abstract

In this chapter, we summarize the various fabrication techniques for the development of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The purpose is to present a brief overview about different fabrication techniques such as plasma method, phase inversion method, sol-gel method, direct copolymerization, ultrasonic coating technique, ultraviolet polymerization, phase inversion method, in situ reduction, decal transfer method, and catalyst-coated membrane method. After reviewing the above all methods, cost-effective and simple fabrication technique would be useful in the synthesis of PEM depending on the applicability in FC.