Which mechanism limits hydrogen fuel cell performance increase when raising operating temperature?

💡 Explanation

When operating temperature rises, fuel cell electrolyte membrane degradation accelerates due to increased thermal energy breaking down polymer bonds, leading to reduced proton conductivity and fuel crossover. Therefore membrane degradation limits performance, rather than improvements in kinetics or reduced catalyst poisoning, which are offset by material instability.

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