Fuel Cells Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

The expected end of the “oil age” will lead to increasing focus and reliance on alternative energy conversion devices, among which fuel cells have the potential to play an important role.  Not only can phosphoric acid and solid oxide fuel cells already efficiently convert today’s fossil fuels, inclu...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kreuer, Klaus-Dieter (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Fuel Cells, Introduction
  • 2. Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells
  • 3. Direct Hydrocarbon Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • 4. Fuel Cell Comparison to Alternate Technologies
  • 5. Fuel Cell Types and Their Electrochemistry
  • 6. Fuel Cells (SOFC): Alternative Approaches (Electroytes, Electrodes, Fuels)
  • 7. Membrane Electrolytes, from Perfluoro Sulfonic Acid (PFSA) to Hydrocarbon Ionomers
  • 8. Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
  • 9. PEM Fuel Cell Materials: Costs, Performance and Durability
  • 10. PEM Fuel Cells and Platinum-Based Electrocatalysts
  • 11. PEM Fuel Cells, Materials and Design Development Challenges
  • 12. Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells for Stationary Applications
  • 13. Polybenzimidazole Fuel Cell Technology
  • 14. Polymer Electrolyte (PE) Fuel Cell Systems
  • 15. Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells, Automotive Applications
  • 16. Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM-FC) and Non-noble Metal Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction
  • 17. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: High-Temperature, Low-Humidity Operation
  • 18. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Materials: Durability, Reliability and Cost
  • 19. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • 20. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Marketing Issues.-21. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Sustainability Aspects
  • Index