A Review on DC-DC Converters for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Applications

Fuel cells (FCs) are electro-chemical devices aimed at transforming energy through redox reactions, converting the fuel's chemical energy into electrical energy. They are often composed for more power uses and paired through power converters to suit specific needs. For fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), the requisites for these converters include minimal ripples in FCs produced current, reduced dimensions and mass, rate effectiveness and great competence. The primary goal of the paper is to provide an overview of contemporary FCs DC-DC converters designed for FCEVs. It categorizes prevailing FCs power converter topologies, highlighting their respective advantages and drawbacks. Drawing upon this examination, significant insights are discovered and suggested for future research endeavors in this domain.