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23 Sep H2MARINE 2nd Publication

We are pleased to share a new publication from H2MARINE partner CERTH, published in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151574

The review paper focuses on post-mortem analysis techniques as a tool to understand the degradation mechanisms of PEMFCs under stressors relevant to marine applications. In further detail, the application of various imaging (SEM, TEM), structural (XRD), electrochemical (CV), and elemental analysis (EDS) methods, to characterize the effects of key stressors such as salt spray, mechanical vibration, and operational cycling was examined. By analyzing degraded PEMFC components, post-mortem analysis reveals critical insights into catalyst layer degradation, membrane damage, and the impact of impurities, enabling the identification of failure modes and the development of effective mitigation strategies for the establishment of PEMFCs in the maritime sector.