There is also a close correlation between fuel cells and PVD coatings in electric vehicles.
Fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy directly into electrical energy. It uses hydrogen and other fuels to generate electricity through electrochemical reactions, and is one of the important power sources for electric vehicles. In order to improve the performance and reduce the cost of fuel cells, Physical Weather Deposition (PVD) coating technology has been widely used in the manufacture of fuel cells.PVD coating technology can deposit a thin film on the key components of fuel cells to improve their performance and prolong their service life.
1) Improvement of performance: PVD coating can improve the efficiency and durability of fuel cells. For example, by applying PVD coating on the bipolar plates of the fuel cell, the resistance of the electrode system can be reduced and the electron conduction efficiency can be improved, thus enhancing the overall performance of the fuel cell.
2) Cost reduction: By using ceramic materials to replace precious metal materials in fuel cells, a significant cost reduction is achieved. This technology not only improves the performance of the fuel cell, but also makes the cost and selling price of the fuel cell model can be effectively controlled, so as to be more competitive in the market.
(3) Expanding application: The application of PVD coating technology also expands the use of fuel cells. By optimising the coating materials, PVD technology allows the durability of metal bipolar plates for fuel cells to be achieved at low cost, thus helping the fuel cell and hydrogen industry to expand and meet the growing market demand.
In summary, PVD coating technology plays an important role in improving the performance of fuel cells in electric vehicles, reducing costs, and expanding the range of applications, and is one of the key technologies to drive the development and popularisation of fuel cell electric vehicles.