Paper Title
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PERFORMANCES EVALUATION OF BIPOLAR PLATE MATERIALS FOR PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL

Abstract
Abstract - Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) are energy transformers used in various applications, but their large-scale uses are hampered by economic and technical constraints. The design and the choice of materials of the bipolar plates have an influence on the use cases, the expected requirements of the fuel cell. The expected requirements for bipolar plates are: high chemical and corrosion resistance, good electrical conductivity, good thermal conductivity, better mechanical properties, low impermeability to H2 and O2, low cost, productivity, low weight and volume, provide sealing between the anode and cathode, provide mechanical support to ensure the cell's performance, recyclable material. These requirements cannot be met without considering the triptych design, materials and processes. In this review we have cited the different materials of bipolar plates from the latest studies with their properties, but we are facing antagonistic properties. This study, enters in the framework of development of bipolar plates of fuel cells with proton exchange membrane by making a comparative study of the physicochemical properties of materials constituting the bipolar plates. Keywords - fuel cell; bipolar plates; materials; composite; properties ; coating; design; process