Gas Diffusion Layer Market, by Type (Carbon Paper Type, Carbon Cloth Type, and Other (Metal Substrates)), by Application (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, and Others), and by Region (North Americ

Gas Diffusion Layer Market, by Type (Carbon Paper Type, Carbon Cloth Type, and Other (Metal Substrates)), by Application (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, and Others), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2028

The gas diffusion layers (GDL) are a fibrous porous media with two primary functions: uniform distribution of reactive gases on the electrode surfaces and electron transfer to and from the external electrical circuit. They are made of thin carbon fibers, a porous and hydrophobic material. The thickness of these fibers is between 250 and 400 μm, and the perforations or pores available are 4 to 50 μm in size. These gas diffusion layers must also serve as a support for the electrolyte, and their structure must allow water to escape, which would prevent the reaction from occurring. Gas diffusion layer (GDL) is a crucial component which is mainly responsible for the gas and water transport in any polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell. GDL is made up of two major layers: macroporous substrate (MPS) and microporous layer (MPL). MPS is subsequent to the gas flow field and it generally works by providing gas diffusion through carbon paper or carbon cloth and collecting the current. MPL is commonly used to reduce the contact resistance between the catalyst layer (CL) and the gas diffusion layer (GDL).
Carbon-based materials are mostly preferred for the construction of the GDL. Carbon is a favorable material that is capable of providing good electrical conductivity, gas permeability, elasticity and durability for PEM fuel cell components. Carbon paper or carbon cloth is used in the content of MPS of the GDL. Dual pore size distribution can be seen for the carbon cloth due to the voids between the carbon fibers.
The gas diffusion layer market is expected to register stable growth over the forecast period, owing to the use and development of porous metals such as iron and copper among others, in various engineering applications such as proton exchange membrane fuel cells that have increased substantially.
The metal substrates offer structural and functional applications in a wide range of industries such as biomedical applications and energy transportation. The metals substrates offer low density, high permeability in open structures, high energy absorption, and large specific surface area, and thereby linked with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and are corrosion resistant.

Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of gas diffusion layer market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2022-2028), considering 2021 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global gas diffusion layer market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
Key companies covered as a part of this study include AvCarb Llc., Caplinq Corporation, Freudenberg Group, Fuel Cells Etc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mott Corporation, SGL Carbon, Technical Fibre Products, Toray Industries, Inc., and GKD Gebr. Kufferath AG.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future product launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global gas diffusion layer market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, gas diffusion layer manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
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Detailed Segmentation:
Global Gas Diffusion Layer Market, By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
Global Gas Diffusion Layer Market, By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
Global Gas Diffusion Layer Market, By Region:
North America
By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
By Country:
U.S.
Canada
Europe
By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
By Country:
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
By Country:
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
By Country:
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
By Type:
Carbon Paper Type
Carbon Cloth Type
Other (Metal Substrates)
By Application:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Hydrogen /Oxygen Air Fuel Cells
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Others
By Country/Region:
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles
AvCarb Llc. *
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Strategies
Recent Developments
Future Plans
Caplinq Corporation
Freudenberg Group
Fuel Cells Etc.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Mott Corporation
SGL Carbon
Technical Fibre Products
Toray Industries, Inc.
GKD Gebr. Kufferath AG.
“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.