| AEM | Alkaline Exchange Membrane |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| CCM | Catalyst-Coated Membrane |
| CL | Catalyst Layer |
| DC | Direct Current |
| DCR | Resistance in Direct Current |
| DI | De-ionized [water] |
| DMD | Direct Membrane Deposition |
| GDE | Gas Diffusion Electrode |
| HFR | High-Frequency Resistance |
| IEC | Ion Exchange Capacity |
| IL | Interlayer |
| MEA | Membrane Electrode Assembly |
| PEM | Proton Exchange Membrane |
| Pt/C | Carbon-supported Platinum |
| TMA | Trimethylamine |
| TMHDA | N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine |
| X | Y | Assembly of pre-fabricated MEA sub-components X and Y, where ‘|’ represents the interface created at time of assembly |