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Original Articles

Effect of process parameters on forming depth of channels in fuel cell bipolar plates fabricated using rubber forming process

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Pages S2-467-S2-472 | Received 15 Sep 2013, Accepted 12 Dec 2013, Published online: 30 May 2014

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