Data Mining for Enhanced PEM Electrolysis

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Authors: S. Zimmer, Florian Wiesner, Niklas Vollmert, Jannis Steiger, Till Engelhard, Matthias Wessling, Robert Keller
Cited by: 5
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Abstract

Despite numerous publications on PEM electrolyser production, a lack of standardized methodologies and reporting guidelines complicates direct comparisons. We conducted a systematic exploratory data analysis, creating a database comprising more than 1,000 samples from 127 publications, which considered over 85 parameters encompassing material selection, MEA fabrication, cell assembly, and characterization. Through statistical analysis, we identified trends and hidden influencing factors. Furthermore, we utilized an Extreme Gradient Boosting model quantifying feature importance, revealing critical factors often underreported relative to their impact. This work provides a foundation for standardizing research data, showing that systematic data management is key in overcoming the comparability challenges and accelerating development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fuel Cells and Related Materials Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of The Electrochemical Society
Publisher
The Electrochemical Society
Volume
173
Issue
2
Pages
024503–024503
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN