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, allowing 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 useful reference 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 characterizationExplores laboratory methods to develop and manufacture fuel cellsOutlines approaches in modeling components, cells and stacksLists practical and theoretical methods for hydrogen production and storageOutlines the principles and advantages of fuel cells

1. Introduction 2. Irreversible losses in fuel cells 3. Modeling of polymer electrolyte fuel cells 4. Polymer electrolyte fuel cells 5. Other polymer electrolyte fuel cells 6. Preparation of MEA 7. Degradation mechanisms and their lifetime 8. Characterization methods for components and materials 9. Electrochemical measurement methods and characterization on cell level 10. Hydrogen production 11. Hydrogen storage and transportation 12. Environmental impact factors associated with hydrogen energy