Compuestos poliméricos reforzados con fibras obtenidas de bagazo de agave Angustifolia Haw como materiales para placas bipolares

Alejandro Gomez-Sanchez; Luis H. Robledo Taboada; Víctor A. Franco-Luján; Rita T. Martínez-Salgado; Heriberto Cruz-Martínez

doi:10.61117/ipsumtec.v8i1.367

Authors

Alejandro Gomez-Sanchez National Technological Institute of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9047-4805
Luis H. Robledo Taboada National Technological Institute of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0760-9508
Víctor A. Franco-Luján National Technological Institute of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9929-1770
Rita T. Martínez-Salgado National Technological Institute of Mexico https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7703-142X
Heriberto Cruz-Martínez National Technological Institute of Mexico https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8967-1481

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v8i1.367

Keywords:

Fuel cells, Agroindustrial waste, Energy conversion, Hydrogen

Abstract

Bipolar plates (BPs) are one of the most relevant components in the Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), as they play a fundamental role in water and gas management, mechanical stability, and electrical performance in this technology. Currently, graphite is widely used in BPs due to its high thermal and electrical conductivities satisfactory corrosion resistance, and good chemical properties. However, this material suffers several drawbacks such as high manufacturing cost, high weight and volume, limited mechanical properties.

Consequently, to address these drawbacks, fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been widely investigated, as these offer several advantages such as easy machinability, corrosion resistance, and light weight. Therefore, in this investigation, the design and production of fiber-reinforced polymer composites obtained from the bagasse of Agave angustifolia Haw is proposed. Different fiber concentrations (0.0, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, in % wt.) in the polymer composites were explored.

On the distribution of the fibers in the polymer composites, a good distribution of the fibers in the composites was observed. Regarding the mechanical properties, it can be observed that when the fibers are added, the elastic modulus tends to increase considerably, which suggests that the polymer composites reinforced with bagasse fibers may be better candidates to be employed in the BPs plates for PEMFCs.

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Author Biographies

Alejandro Gomez-Sanchez, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Professor and researcher at the Technological Institute of the Etla Valley. He is a member of the National System of Researchers, level 1. His line of research covers the synthesis and characterisation of nanocomposites for various applications, including bone tissue regeneration and the development of materials with improved mechanical and electrical properties.

Luis H. Robledo Taboada, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Professor and researcher at the Technological Institute of Oaxaca and member of the National System of Researchers. He also has a desirable PRODEP profile. His research interests focus on materials systems using laser ablation, electrochemistry and pyrolysis spray processes.

Víctor A. Franco-Luján, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Ingeniero mecánico, maestro y doctor en Ciencias en Conservación y Aprovechamiento de Recursos Naturales por el Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Es miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores. Su línea de investigación está enfocada en la sustentabilidad y durabilidad de materiales basados en cemento Portland.

Rita T. Martínez-Salgado, National Technological Institute of Mexico

She holds a degree in Biotechnology Engineering and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering and Technology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Sciences at the Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, where she also works as a lecturer. Her interests focus on the development of sustainable projects focused on the proper use and bioremediation of natural resources.

Heriberto Cruz-Martínez, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Professor and researcher at the Technological Institute of the Etla Valley. He is a member of the National System of Researchers, Level II. Author of more than 60 scientific articles with a high impact factor. He has participated in more than 70 national and international conferences. His line of research is on energy conversion and storage, combining theory and experimentation.

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