Which mechanism limits hydrogen fuel cell open circuit voltage at standard conditions?

💡 Explanation

At open circuit, oxygen crossover through the membrane creates a mixed potential, reducing the ideal Nernst potential because oxygen reacts directly with hydrogen at the cathode without producing electricity. Therefore oxygen crossover causes mixed potential that limits open circuit voltage, rather than resistance, fouling or drying which limit performance under load.

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