Fuel Cells

Fuel Cells is a concise, up-to-date and accessible guide to the evolution of the use of electrochemistry to generate power. The author provides a comprehensive exploration of the history of fuel cells, the environmental concerns which came into prominence in the 1980s and the economic factors associated with this method of power generation.

Examples discussed include Alkaline Fuel Cells, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells, Molton Carbonate Fuel Cells and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, making this a valuable and insightful read for those in the power generation market and those in electrochemistry, such as engineers, managers and academics.

Explores multiple variations of fuel cell technology and evaluates their cost and applicationProvides detailed historical context, beginning in 1839 with the development of electrolysisDiscusses the most up-to-date advancements and methods of fuel cell technology today

1. An Introduction to Fuel Cells 2. The Fundamentals of Fuel Cell Operation 3. The Alkaline Fuel Cell 4. The Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell 5. The Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell 6. The Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell 7. The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell 8. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell 9. Fuel Cells and the Environment 10. The Cost of Electricity From Fuel Cells