journal article·2024-02

Gradient microporous layer with controllable aperture for high-performance proton-exchange membrane fuel cells

Jie Guo, Wei Wang, Ruhua Shi, Tainyi Gu, Xian Wei, Jiaqing Zhao, Ming Chao, Qian Zhang, Ruizhi Yang

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 59· Issue 8
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