Which outcome increases when a proton exchange membrane sustains mechanical stress within a hydrogen fuel cell?

💡 Explanation

When the membrane experiences mechanical stress, micro-cracks form, which increases hydrogen gas crossover because the membrane’s barrier properties are compromised, allowing hydrogen to diffuse through more easily. Therefore, hydrogen gas crossover increases, rather than water flooding, catalyst decrease or temperature elevation which depend on other mechanisms.

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