Table 1 Performance metrics of different MEAWEs with cathodic Pt group metal (PGM) catalysts

From: Sustainable and cost-efficient hydrogen production using platinum clusters at minimal loading

 

Cathodic PGM loading

(μg cm−2)

Current density

(mA cm−2)

Stability

(h)

Degradation rate

(μV h−1)

This work

36

2001000

8700+4800+

2.2a/

PEMWEs67,68,69

40–500

100–1000

48–500

83.33–200

AEMWEs70,71,72

14–278

270–1000

20–2000

40–1600

Neutral MEAWEs50,73

>47

100–150

40

700–3500

  1. aOwing to an unforeseen power interruption at approximately 3840 h, the degradation rate was determined based on the initial continuous operation of 3840 h.