Polymer electrolyte membrane and direct methanol fuel cell technology v. 1 Fundamentals and performance of low temperature fuel cells

This two volume set reviews the fundamentals, performance, and in situ characterisation of PEMFCs and DMFCs. Volume 1 covers the fundamental science and engineering of these low temperature fuel cells, focusing on understanding and improving performance and operation. Part one reviews systems fundamentals, ranging from fuels and fuel processing, to the development of membrane and catalyst materials and technology, and gas diffusion media and flowfields, as well as life cycle aspects and modelling approaches. Part two details performance issues relevant to fuel cell operation and durability, such as catalyst ageing, materials degradation and durability testing, and goes on to review advanced transport simulation approaches, degradation modelling and experimental monitoring techniques. ÍNDICE: Part 1 Fundamentals: Overview of proton exchange membrane fuel cells; Fuels; Catalyst materials; Membrane materials; Gas diffusion media, flowfields and system aspects; Recycling and life cycle assessment. Part 2 Performance issues: Operation and durability; Catalyst ageing and degradation; Degradation and durability testing; Microstructure reconstruction and transport simulation; Multi-scale modeling of two-phase transport; Modelling and analysis of degradation phenomena; Experimental monitoring techniques.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-773-0
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés