PEM Fuel Cells Fundamentals Advanced Technologies and Practical Application 1st Edition by Gurbinder Kaur 0128237090 9780128237090

Chapter 1. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells: fundamentals, advanced technologies, and practical applications

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

1.3 Components of PEM fuel cells

1.4 Practical applications of PEM fuel cells

1.5 Summary

References

Chapter 2. Proton exchange membrane for microbial fuel cells

Abstract

2.1 Biofuel cells

2.2 Microbial fuel cell

2.3 Types of ion exchange membrane in microbial fuel cell

2.4 Essential cation exchange membrane properties and its determination

2.5 Polymeric membranes

2.6 Salt bridge

2.7 Ceramic membranes

2.8 Membrane-less microbial fuel cell

2.9 Conclusion

References

Chapter 3. Electrocatalysts: selectivity and utilization

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Optimization parameters

3.3 Summary

References

Chapter 4. Bipolar plates for the permeable exchange membrane: carbon nanotubes as an alternative

Abstract

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

4.3 Carbon nanotubes

4.4 Researches on permeable exchange membrane fuel cells and carbon nanotubes

4.5 Discussion

4.6 Other applications

4.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5. Gas diffusion layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Abstract

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Gas diffusion layer materials

5.3 Gas diffusion layer properties

5.4 Modifications of gas diffusion layers

5.5 Durability of gas diffusion layer

5.6 Summary

References

Chapter 6. Thermodynamics and operating conditions for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Hydrogen higher and lower heating value

6.3 Thermodynamics of fuel cells

6.4 First law analysis

6.5 Second law analysis

6.6 Effect of cell conditions of reversible voltage

6.7 Efficiency of fuel cells

6.8 Chapter summary

References

Chapter 7. Proton exchange membrane testing and diagnostics

Abstract

7.1 General overview

7.2 Testing of proton exchange membrane fuel cell

7.3 Diagnostic tools for proton exchange membrane fuel cell

7.4 Summary

References

Chapter 8. Charge and mass transport and modeling principles in proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells

Abstract

8.1 Introduction

8.2 PEM thermodynamics and electrochemistry

8.3 Charge and mass transport in membrane-electrode-assembly

8.4 Modeling mass transport in a fuel cell

8.5 Closing remarks

References

Chapter 9. Degradation and failure modes in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Abstract

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Failure modes and degradation

9.3 Stressors in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

References

Chapter 10. High-temperature proton exchange membrane—an insight

Abstract

10.1 Introduction

10.2 HT-PEMFC materials

10.3 HT-PEMFC stacks and systems

10.4 Durability in HT-PEMFC

10.5 Degradation mechanisms: materials

10.6 Applications of HT-PEMFC

10.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 11. Advanced modifications in nonnoble materials for proton exchange membrane

Abstract

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Role of noble meatal (Pt) catalyst

11.3 Alternatives to pure platinum

11.4 Features of nonnoble materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

11.5 Nonnoble materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

11.6 Conclusion

11.7 Future perspective

References

Chapter 12. Technological risks and durability issues for the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell technology

Abstract

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Working of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

12.3 Major challenges in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

12.4 Sluggish oxygen reduction reaction kinetics

12.5 Effect of electrocatalysts and carbon support materials

12.6 Durability issues and deterioration mechanism

12.7 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Further reading

Chapter 13. Porous media flow field for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Abstract

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Structure of porous media flow field

13.3 Material property of porous media flow field

13.4 Porous media flow field performance

13.5 Summary

References

Chapter 14. Automotive applications of PEM technology

Abstract

14.1 Fuel cells (FCs) in transportation applications

14.2 FC drive train configuration

14.3 FC market

14.4 Well to wheel greenhouse gas emission of cars

14.5 FC manufacturing cost

14.6 Total life cycle cost of the vehicle

14.7 Latest progress in PEM automotive applications

14.8 Latest industrial progress in FCVs

References

Chapter 15. Economic, business, technical, and commercialization hindrances for the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell

Abstract

15.1 Overview of PEMFC technology

15.2 Challenges in PEMFC technology

15.3 Technical challenges

15.4 Conclusions

References

Chapter 16. Configuration of proton exchange membrane fuel cell gas and cooling flow fields

Abstract

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Bipolar plates

16.3 Flow channels and cooling channels

16.4 Shape and size of gas flow channels and cooling channels

16.5 Flow field orientation

16.6 Configurations of gas and cooling channels

References

Chapter 17. Nanocatalysts for proton exchange fuel cells: design, preparation, and utilization

Abstract

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Fundamentals of the oxygen reduction reaction mechanism

17.3 The science behind pure metal catalysts

17.4 Design parameters for optimizing catalyst composition

17.5 Design parameters for optimizing catalyst structure

17.6 Overview of synthetic and fabrication methods used to prepare membrane electrode assemblies

17.7 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Index