Gas Diffusion Layer Comparison Chart - 2023

Gas Diffusion Layers (GDLs) are one of the components in different types of fuel cells including, but not limited, to Proton Exchange Membrane and Direct Methanol fuel cells. Gas Diffusion Layers serve to provide conductivity in the cell and control the contact between the reactant gases and the catalyst. This layer also aids in managing the water transport out of the membrane. Another essential function of a GDL is to provide a connection between the membrane electrode assembly and graphite plates in the fuel cell stack.

The Fuel Cell Store carries the largest selection of Gas Diffusion Layers in the world! We help you compare all the Gas Diffusion Layers we offer in one simple file so you can narrow down the perfect GDL for your project. With our Gas Diffusion Layer Comparison Table you can compare the specifications of all our carbon papers, carbon cloths, and carbon felts with ease.

If you still need further help selecting a GDL or have any questions, please contact us at sales@fuelcellstore.com.

You can download the comparison chart below:

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Gas Diffusion Layer Comparison Chart

Gas Diffusion Layer Type Material PTFE Treatment Microporous Layer Thickness Basic Weight Air Permeability Electrical Resistivity
Through Plane
Units         (microns) (g/m2) (s) (mΩcm2)
CT GDS090S Paper Carbon No No 90 50 < 50 < 6
Toray Carbon Paper 030
Wet Proofed
Paper Carbon 5% or more,
customizable upon request
No 110     80
CT GDL120S Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 120 80 < 100 < 15
AvCarb P50 Paper Carbon No No 170 150 35 sec/100 cc
through plane
 
AvCarb P50T Paper Carbon Yes No 180 62 50 sec/100 cc
through plane
11.7
CT GDS180SHT Paper Carbon No No 180 50 < 10 < 5
CT GDS180S Paper Carbon No No 180 50 < 10 < 7
Sigracet 28 AA Paper Carbon No No 190 50 ± 10   < 4
Toray Carbon Paper 060
Wet Proofed
Paper Carbon 5% or more,
customizable upon request
No 190     80
Freudenberg H15C13 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 195 93 2.7µm2 (@ 1MPa) 9
AvCarb EP40 Paper Carbon No No 200 36 4.5 8
AvCarb EP40T Paper Carbon Yes No 200 43 7.5 sec/100 cc 8
AvCarb MB30 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 205 55   < 12
AvCarb GDS3260 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 210 80   < 14
Freudenberg H23 Paper Carbon No No 210 95 400 l/m2•s
(@ 200Pa pressure drop)
4.5
CT GDL 210SHT Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 210 85 < 225 < 10
CT GDS210 Paper Carbon No No 210 50 < 10 < 6
CT GDL210S Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 210 85 < 225 < 15
Sigracet 22 BB Paper Carbon Yes, 5% Single-Sided 215     < 10
AvCarb GDS3250 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 225 75   < 14
Freudenberg H23C8 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 230 135 90 8
CT GDS230 Paper Carbon No No 230 65 < 10 < 6
Sigracet 28 BC Paper Carbon 5% Single-Sided 235      
CT GDL240 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 240 90 < 85 < 15
AvCarb P75 Paper Carbon No No 245 75 15 sec/100 cc
through plane
7.8
AvCarb GDS2120 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 248 101   < 14
Freudenberg H23C6 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 250 135 70 8
CT GDS250 Paper Carbon No No 250 65 < 10 < 6
Toray Carbon Paper 060
with MPL
Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 250      
AvCarb GDS2185 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 252 154   22
AvCarb P75T Paper Carbon Yes No 255 85 25 sec/100 cc
through plane
13.4
Freudenberg H23C2 Paper Carbon No Single-Sided
40% PTFE Binder
255 135 70 10
AvCarb GDS2300 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 260 100   < 11
Freudenberg H24C5 Paper Carbon No Single-Sided 270 130 40 9
AvCarb GDS2230 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 275 98   < 14
AvCarb GDS2240 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 275 110   < 14
AvCarb GDS2255 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 276 151   20
Sigracet 36 BB Paper Carbon 5% Single-Sided 280     < 12
Sigrace 39 AA Paper Carbon No No 280 50 ± 10   < 5
Toray Carbon Paper 090
Wet Proofed
Paper Carbon 5% or more,
customizable upon request
No 280     80
AvCarb GDS5130 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 283 70   11
Freudenber H23C3 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 290 150 35 9
CT GDS310 Paper Carbon No No 310 80 < 10 < 5
Sigracet 39 BB Paper Carbon 5% Single-Sided 315     < 13
AvCarb GDS22100 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 330 185   < 17
CT GDL340 Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 340 125 < 200 < 10
Toray Carbon Paper 090
with Microporous Layer
Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 340      
Toray Carbon Paper 120
Wet Proofed
Paper Carbon 5% or more,
customizable upon request
No 370     80
Toray Carbon Paper 120
with Microporous Layer
Paper Carbon Yes Single-Sided 430      
AvCarb MGL190 Molded
Laminate
Graphite No No 190 0.44   75
AvCarb MGL280 Molded
Laminate
Graphite No No 280 0.44   75
AvCarb MGL370 Molded
Laminate
Graphite No No 280 0.46   75
Rayon Carbon Felt
3.1 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 3100      
Rayon Carbon Felt
6.3 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 6300      
Pan Carbon Felt
6.3 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 6300      
CT CF120 Carbon Felt Felt Carbon No No 12,000 800    
Rayon Carbon Felt
12.7 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 12,700      
Pan Carbon Felt
12.7 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 12,700      
Rayon Carbon Felt
25.4 mm Thick
Felt Carbon No No 25,400      
CT GF020 Graphite Felt Felt Graphite No No 2000      
CT GF030 Graphite Felt Felt Graphite No No 3000      
Rayon Graphite Felt
3.1 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 3100      
Pan Graphite Felt
3.1 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 3100      
AvCarb G475A Felt Graphite No No 4700     < 200 @ 6.3 psi
& 0.5 amps/cm2
Rayon Grahpite Felt
6.3 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 6300      
Pan Graphite Felt
6.3 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 6300      
CT GF065 Graphite Felt Felt Graphite No No 6500 590    
CT GF100 Graphite Felt Felt Graphite No No 10,000 500-800    
Rayon Graphite Felt
12.7 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 12,700      
Pan Graphite Felt
12.7 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 12,700      
Rayon Graphite Felt
25.4 mm Thick
Felt Graphite No No 25,400      
AvCarb Plain Carbon Cloth 1071 Cloth Carbon No No 356 132    
W0S1011 - Carbon Cloth without MPL Cloth Carbon No No 360 120 < 10 < 5
W1S1011 - Carbon Cloth Wet Proofed Cloth Carbon Yes No 360 125 < 6 < 5
ELAT Activated Plain Cloth Cloth Carbon Yes No 406 130 2.156 L/(m2*sec*Pa) 340 @ 400 lb load
using a 100 cm2 sample
Panex PW03 Carbon Fiber Fabric Cloth Carbon No No 406.4     14
W1S1011 - Carbon Cloth
with Microporous Layer
Cloth Carbon Yes Single-Sided 410 200 < 55 < 13
ELAT LT1400 Cloth Carbon Yes Single-Sided 454 170 0.104 L/(m2*sec*Pa) 340 @ 400 lb load
using a 100 cm2 sample
ELAT LT2400 Cloth Carbon Yes Two-Sided 490 250 10 mL/(cm2*sec) 2 (bulk)
Panex PW06 Carbon Fiber Fabric Cloth Carbon No No 508     14

 

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