Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: From Fundamentals to Applied Research

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: From Fundamentals to Applied Research gives an overview of the basic principles of fuel cell and hydrogen technology, which subsequently allows the reader to delve more deeply into applied research. In addition to covering the basic principles of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, the book examines the principles and methods to develop and test fuel cells, the evaluation of the performance and lifetime of fuel cells and the concepts of hydrogen production. The book is a reference book for fuel cell developers and students, researchers in industry entering the area of fuel cells and lecturers teaching fuel cells and hydrogen technology. Includes lab methods for fuel cells characterizationIncludes laboratory methods to develop and manufacture fuel cellsOutlines approaches in modelling components, cells and stacksLists practical and theoretical methods for hydrogen production and storageOutlines the principles and advantages of fuel cells INDICE: 1. Introduction2. Fuel Cells Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry - reversible processes3. Irreversible losses in fuel cells4. Modelling of fuel cells 5. Polymer electrolyte fuel cells6. Preparation of electrocatalysts and MEA 7. Degradation mechanisms, lifetime8. Experimental and characterisation methods for components and material9. Electrochemical experimental and characterization methods10. Diagnosis on cell and stack level11. Hydrogen production12. Hydrogen storage and transportation13. Environmental impact factors for hydrogen energy

• ISBN: 978-0-12-811459-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 362
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés