Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Storage: 141 (Structure and Bonding)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Andrew Bocarsly

• Language: English

• Edition: 2011 ed.

• ISBN: 9783642217791

• Pages: 208

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

About The Book

Advances in Fuel Cell Technology: Electrochemical and Mechanical Perspectives provides an in-depth look at the latest developments in fuel cell technology, offering a comprehensive study of the mechanisms, properties, and advancements in this cutting-edge field. This edited volume brings together contributions from various experts, including Andrew Bocarsly and his colleagues, who focus on a range of topics such as solid oxide fuel cells, direct alcohol fuel cells, proton exchange fuel cells, and hydrogen storage technologies.

The book presents critical analyses of electrochemical processes like electrocatalysis in alcohol fuel cells, as well as mechanical and transport properties of materials such as Nafion, highlighting how temperature and water activity affect their performance. Other sections delve into the potential of heteropoly acids in proton exchange fuel cells and offer perspectives on the history and future of hydrogen storage.

Aimed at researchers and professionals in the fields of electrochemistry, materials science, and renewable energy, this book provides valuable insights into both the technical and material challenges faced in the advancement of fuel cell technology. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to stay on the cutting edge of clean energy solutions.