Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells A Non- and Low- Platinum Approach

Fuel cells are one of the most promising clean energy conversion devices that can solve the environmental and energy problems in our society. However, the high platinum loading of  fuel cells - and thus their high cost - prevents their commercialization.  Non- or low- platinum electrocatalysts are n...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Shao, Minhua (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Lecture Notes in Energy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Fuel cells are one of the most promising clean energy conversion devices that can solve the environmental and energy problems in our society. However, the high platinum loading of  fuel cells - and thus their high cost - prevents their commercialization.  Non- or low- platinum electrocatalysts are needed to lower the fuel cell cost. Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells: A Non and Low Platinum Approach is a comprehensive book summarizing recent advances of electrocatalysis in oxygen reduction and alcohol oxidation, with a particular focus on non- and low-Pt electrocatalysts.  All twenty four chapters were written by worldwide experts in their fields. The fundamentals and applications of novel electrocatalysts are discussed thoroughly in the book. The book is geared toward researchers in the field, postgraduate students and lecturers, and scientists and engineers at fuel cell and automotive companies.  It can even be a reference book for those who are interested in this area
Physical Description:XVI, 745 p. 327 illus., 110 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781447149118