Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Linxuan Zheng

doi:10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456931.20260704

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Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Volume 7, Issue 4

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Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hangzhou HGW High School-International Track, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
Vol. 7, Issue 4, Pages: 178-181(2026)
Published：30 April 2026
DOI：10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456931.20260704
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Zheng Linxuan.Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(04):178-181.
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Zheng Linxuan.Key Technologies and Prospects of Hydrogen Fuel Cells[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(04):178-181. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456931.20260704.

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Driven by the goal of carbon neutrality

hydrogen fuel cells have become an important option for deep decarbonization in transportation and stationary power generation due to their high efficiency and zero emissions. This paper reviews key technological advances over the past five years from three aspects: electrode catalysts

proton exchange membranes

and bipolar plates. Alloying and MOF-based modifications effectively improve the electrocatalytic activity and stability of catalysts; novel composite membrane materials show outstanding proton conductivity and durability; the corrosion resistance and conductivity of coated bipolar plates are also significantly improved. Nevertheless

high catalyst costs

insufficient long-term stability of membrane materials

and corrosion issues in bipolar plates remain the main factors limiting industrialization. Future research priorities include low-platinum/non-platinum catalysts

fluorine-free membrane materials

high-performance coatings

and system integration optimization. Considering demonstration applications in domestic heavy trucks

ships

and combined heat and power

it is evident that China's hydrogen fuel cells are at a critical stage of domestic substitution and technological iteration

urgently requiring enhanced basic research

policy guidance

and industry chain collaboration to accelerate large-scale application and support the achievement of carbon neutrality goals.

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