INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, cilt.144, ss.513-521, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
The Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Cells (PEMECs), also known as reverse PEM Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), is an effective and affordable approach to generate hydrogen and oxygen from water using renewable energy sources. This is in part because of its effectiveness and excellent quality. In PEMECs, Porous Transport Layers (PTLs), also known as Liquid/Gas Diffusion Layers (LGDLs), are used to transport electrons, heat, and reactants and products between the flow field and the catalyst layer. The minimum voltage, current, thermal, and electrical conductivity between the catalyst layer and the flow field are delivered by the LGDL. A greater comprehension of physical interactions and multi-scale inter-facial impacts on the anode can be attained by changing the LGDL parameters. The aim of this paper is to review earlier studies on the 2-phase flow dynamics PTL and present an in-depth analysis of testing data in order to investigate their benefits on enhancing the performance and efficiency of PEMECs. By providing suggestions for future study, this knowledge will aid scientists in creating PEMEC as a commercially feasible hydrogen production solution.