Download or read book PEM Fuel Cell Electrocatalysts and Catalyst Layers written by Jiujun Zhang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 1147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are promising clean energy converting devices with high efficiency and low to zero emissions. Such power sources can be used in transportation, stationary, portable and micro power applications. The key components of these fuel cells are catalysts and catalyst layers. “PEM Fuel Cell Electrocatalysts and Catalyst Layers” provides a comprehensive, in-depth survey of the field, presented by internationally renowned fuel cell scientists. The opening chapters introduce the fundamentals of electrochemical theory and fuel cell catalysis. Later chapters investigate the synthesis, characterization, and activity validation of PEM fuel cell catalysts. Further chapters describe in detail the integration of the electrocatalyst/catalyst layers into the fuel cell, and their performance validation. Researchers and engineers in the fuel cell industry will find this book a valuable resource, as will students of electrochemical engineering and catalyst synthesis.
Download or read book Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Degradation written by Matthew M. Mench and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For full market implementation of PEM fuel cells to become a reality, two main limiting technical issues must be overcome- cost and durability. This cutting-edge volume directly addresses the state-of-the-art advances in durability within every fuel cell stack component. [...] chapters on durability in the individual fuel cell components -- membranes, electrodes, diffusion media, and bipolar plates -- highlight specific degradation modes and mitigation strategies. The book also includes chapters which synthesize the component-related failure modes to examine experimental diagnostics, computational modeling, and laboratory protocol"--Back cover.
Download or read book Rotating Electrode Methods and Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts written by Wei Xing and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rotating Electrode Methods and Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts provides the latest information and methodologies of rotating disk electrode and rotating ring-disk electrode (RDE/RRDE) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). It is an ideal reference for undergraduate and graduate students, scientists, and engineers who work in the areas of energy, electrochemistry science and technology, fuel cells, and other electrochemical systems. Presents a comprehensive description, from fundamentals to applications, of catalyzed oxygen reduction reaction and its mechanisms Portrays a complete description of the RDE (Rotating Disc Electrode)/RRDE (Rotating Ring-Disc Electrode) techniques and their use in evaluating ORR (Oxygen Reduction Reaction) catalysts Provides working examples along with figures, tables, photos and a comprehensive list of references to help understanding of the principles involved
Download or read book Catalyst Layer of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell written by Wang Jingyi and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, the process of catalyst ink drops drying in room air is investigated experimentally, which is key to the fabrication of, hence the microstructure formation in, the catalyst layers of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The real-time drying process is observed through an optical microscopy and the dried deposition is investigated with a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the optical microscopy. This study provides insight into the fundamental understanding of complex drying dynamics during catalyst ink drying, and laid theoretical foundation for further studies on achieving CL microstructure with increased catalyst utilization.
Download or read book A Structure based Model for Cathode Catalyst Layer of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell written by Jianfeng Liu and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A structure-based performance model for Cathode Catalyst Layers (CCLs) of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) is presented. A CCL is the major competitive ground for mass transport, electrochemical reaction, and vaporization in a PEMFC. Analytical solutions for the case of fast proton transport have revealed that the CCL plays a vital role in the conversion of liquid water to vapor and in regulating water fluxes towards Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) and Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL). Critical values of proton conductivity O* and oxygen transport coefficient D* are introduced to distinguish different regimes of operation for these transport processes. Subsequently, the role of the porous structure and of liquid water accumulation for the performance of CCL in PEMFCs is explored. The non-linear spatial coupling between liquid water accumulation and oxygen depletion triggers critical effects and bistability in current-voltage response curves. Stability diagrams are proposed as novel tools for assessing CCL performance.
Download or read book High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells written by Qingfeng Li and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive review of high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). PEMFCs are the preferred fuel cells for a variety of applications such as automobiles, cogeneration of heat and power units, emergency power and portable electronics. The first 5 chapters of the book describe rationalization and illustration of approaches to high temperature PEM systems. Chapters 6 - 13 are devoted to fabrication, optimization and characterization of phosphoric acid-doped polybenzimidazole membranes, the very first electrolyte system that has demonstrated the concept of and motivated extensive research activity in the field. The last 11 chapters summarize the state-of-the-art of technological development of high temperature-PEMFCs based on acid doped PBI membranes including catalysts, electrodes, MEAs, bipolar plates, modelling, stacking, diagnostics and applications.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Symposium on Diaphragms Separators and Ion Exchange Membranes written by John William Van Zee and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalyst Layer Network Formation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells written by Christine Hronec and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Durability written by Felix N. Büchi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-02-08 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers a significant number of R&D projects, performed mostly after 2000, devoted to the understanding and prevention of performance degradation processes in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs). The extent and severity of performance degradation processes in PEFCs were recognized rather gradually. Indeed, the recognition overlapped with a significant number of industrial dem- strations of fuel cell powered vehicles, which would suggest a degree of technology maturity beyond the resaolution of fundamental failure mechanisms. An intriguing question, therefore, is why has there been this apparent delay in addressing fun- mental performance stability requirements. The apparent answer is that testing of the power system under fully realistic operation conditions was one prerequisite for revealing the nature and extent of some key modes of PEFC stack failure. Such modes of failure were not exposed to a similar degree, or not at all, in earlier tests of PEFC stacks which were not performed under fully relevant conditions, parti- larly such tests which did not include multiple on–off and/or high power–low power cycles typical for transportation and mobile power applications of PEFCs. Long-term testing of PEFCs reported in the early 1990s by both Los Alamos National Laboratory and Ballard Power was performed under conditions of c- stant cell voltage, typically near the maximum power point of the PEFC.
Download or read book PEM Fuel Cells written by Jasna Jankovic and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly developing field of modeling and characterization of PEM fuel cells. It focuses on i) fuel cell performance modeling and performance characterization applicable from single cells to stacks, ii) fundamental and advanced techniques for structural and compositional characterization of fuel cell components and iii) electrocatalyst design. Written by experts in this field, this book is an invaluable tool for graduate students and professionals.
Download or read book Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells written by Michael Eikerling and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides a systematic and profound account of scientific challenges in fuel cell research. The introductory chapters bring readers up to date on the urgency and implications of the global energy challenge, the prospects of electrochemical energy conversion technologies, and the thermodynamic and electrochemical principles underlying the op
Download or read book PEM Fuel Cells written by Gurbinder Kaur and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PEM Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Advanced Technologies, and Practical Application provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of PEM fuel cell, their working condition and application, and the latest breakthroughs and challenges for fuel cell technology. Each chapter follows a systematic and consistent structure with clear illustrations and diagrams for easy understanding. The opening chapters address the basics of PEM technology; stacking and membrane electrode assembly for PEM, degradation mechanisms of electrocatalysts, platinum dissolution and redeposition, carbon-support corrosion, bipolar plates and carbon nanotubes for the PEM, and gas diffusion layers. Thermodynamics, operating conditions, and electrochemistry address fuel cell efficiency and the fundamental workings of the PEM. Instruments and techniques for testing and diagnosis are then presented alongside practical tests. Dedicated chapters explain how to use MATLAB and COMSOL to conduct simulation and modeling of catalysts, gas diffusion layers, assembly, and membrane. Degradation and failure modes are discussed in detail, providing strategies and protocols for mitigation. High-temperature PEMs are also examined, as are the fundamentals of EIS. Critically, the environmental impact and life cycle of the production and storage of hydrogen are addressed, as are the risk and durability issues of PEMFC technology. Dedicated chapters are presented on the economics and commercialization of PEMFCs, including discussion of installation costs, initial capital costs, and the regulatory frameworks; apart from this, there is a separate chapter on their application to the automotive industry. Finally, future challenges and applications are considered. PEM Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Advanced Technologies, and Practical Application provides an in-depth and comprehensive reference on every aspect of PEM fuel cells fundamentals, ideal for researchers, graduates, and students. Presents the fundamentals of PEM fuel cell technology, electrolytes, membranes, modeling, conductivity, recent trends, and future applications Addresses commercialization, public policy, and the environmental impacts of PEMFC in dedicated chapters Presents state-of-the-art PEMFC research alongside the underlying concepts
Download or read book Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 8 written by T. Fuller and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 2220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This international symposium is devoted to all aspects of research, development, and engineering of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and stacks, as well as low-temperature direct-fuel cells. The intention is to bring together the international community working on the subject and to enable effective interactions between research and engineering communities.
Download or read book Catalyst Layers in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells written by Jian Zhao and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The structure of the catalyst layers (CLs) has a decisive impact on the performance, durability, and cost of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells - these are the main technical challenges to the commercialization of PEM fuel cells. The porous CL conventionally consists of carbon-based platinum (Pt/C) and ionomer (Nafion polymer). An ideal CL should maintain the desired structure with sufficient gas diffusion and water removal channels (pores), proton transport media (ionomer), electron travel pathways (catalyst particles), and optimal three-phase boundaries (TPBs) where electrochemical reaction occurs (reaction sites). Practically, the CL is formed during the fabrication process which determines the physical structures, often represented by porosity, mean pore size, pore size distribution (PSD) and specific surface area. The physical structures, in turn, determine the effective transport properties such as effective mass diffusion coefficient and permeability for the reactant in the CLs. However, there is still no clear understanding of what is the optimal structure for the CLs. To investigate the structure of CLs, three aspects are studied in the present thesis work: (i) the effect of fabrication process on the resulting structure, (ii) the effect of the CL structure on its macro-properties, and (iii) the effect of the structure and macro-properties on the mass transport phenomena and the associated cell performance. Many factors including fabrication techniques and CL compositions have a significant impact on the structure formation of CLs. However, how these factors affect the structure is still unclear. Additionally, there lacks experimental characterization of the structure such as porosity, PSD, specific surface area, mean pore size, and surface fractal dimension, as well as mass transport properties such as effective diffusion coefficient and gas permeability for the CLs in literature. With the experimentally determined structural and mass transport parameters of the CLs and the associated electrodes, the mass transport phenomena in PEM fuel cells can be quantitatively analyzed. In the present thesis work, the CL pore structure is experimentally characterized by the method of standard porosimetry (MSP), which is established based on the phenomenon of capillary equilibrium in the wetted porous materials. By the means of MSP, a comprehensive characterization of the structure in terms of porosity, PSD, specific surface area, mean pore size, and surface fractal dimension is obtained. In addition, the effective diffusion coefficient of the CL is studied by the modified Loschmidt Cell, built based on the Fick's law of diffusion. The parameters including effective diffusion coefficient, diffusion resistivity, and its relation with the porosity and mean pore size is investigated. Further, the permeability is measured based on Darcy's law via a custom-engineered apparatus developed in my thesis work. The effect of Pt loading, temperature, flow rate, and gas species is explored in this thesis study. With the experimentally determined pore structure characterization and mass transport properties, a numerical study is performed for the better understanding of the mass transport mechanisms in the porous electrodes. The cell performance conducted in our lab is also reported in the present thesis for a better understanding of the ex-situ experiment and a comparison with the numerical modeling. The experimental and numerical studies presented in the present thesis work is of great significance to (i) understand the structure of the CLs, (ii) to understand the relation between the structure and the mass transport properties such as the effective diffusion coefficient and permeability, and (iii) to understand the effect of the structural parameters and mass transport properties on the mass transport phenomena and hence the cell performance in the PEM fuel cells.
Download or read book Electrokinetic Structuring of Catalyst Layers for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells written by Mark Hoidas and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis investigates the possibility of using electrokinetic effects, induced when a colloidal system is subjected to an electric field, to produce deterministic structure in the catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. The susceptibility of the catalyst ink system to electrokinetic effects is clearly demonstrated. A novel apparatus and procedure is developed to allow for the formation of continuous films between two electrode surfaces through solvent evaporation. Characterization of the resulting layers is done through imaging and rotating disc electrode measurements. While the images show some possibility of structure formation, no clear increase in the oxygen reduction rate is observed. Recommendations for extending this work are provided.
Download or read book Device and Materials Modeling in PEM Fuel Cells written by Stephen J. Paddison and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computational studies on fuel cell-related issues are increasingly common. These studies range from engineering level models of fuel cell systems and stacks to molecular level, electronic structure calculations on the behavior of membranes and catalysts, and everything in between. This volume explores this range. It is appropriate to ask what, if anything, does this work tell us that we cannot deduce intuitively? Does the emperor have any clothes? In answering this question resolutely in the affirmative, I will also take the liberty to comment a bit on what makes the effort worthwhile to both the perpetrator(s) of the computational study (hereafter I will use the blanket terms modeler and model for both engineering and chemical physics contexts) and to the rest of the world. The requirements of utility are different in the two spheres. As with any activity, there is a range of quality of work within the modeling community. So what constitutes a useful model? What are the best practices, serving both the needs of the promulgator and consumer? Some of the key com- nents are covered below. First, let me provide a word on my ‘credentials’ for such commentary. I have participated in, and sometimes initiated, a c- tinuous series of such efforts devoted to studies of PEMFC components and cells over the past 17 years. All that participation was from the experim- tal, qualitative side of the effort.
Download or read book Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers 18 PEFC E 18 written by D. J. Jones and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
