A bipolar plate for a fuel cell including pores extending between cooling
fluid flow channels and reactant gas flow channels defined by the plate.
Pervaporation membranes cover the pores and selectively allow water in
the cooling fluid flowing down the cooling fluid flow channels to
pervaporate through the membrane and humidify the reactant gas flowing
down the reactant gas flow channels. In one embodiment, the bipolar plate
includes two stamped unipolar plates secured together.