Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future presents an up-to-date review of the latest advancements in fuel cell technology and materials, including a comprehensive examination of the synthesis, characterization, and application of electrode materials for fuel cells. With a focus on the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and their relevance to fuel cells, the book delves into novel techniques and advanced technologies currently being employed in the field.
Presenting a well-defined theoretical approach to the design of new electrocatalysts, the book provides extensive information on the designs and modeling of electrocatalysts and catalyst layers for the PEMCs, the fundamentals of PEMFCs working, catalyst deterioration and diagnosis, and techniques for reducing failure modes. Sustainability and cost considerations are included throughout. In addition, it discusses promising and significant future directions for fuel cells development. Within each chapter, detailed figures, images, and reference data have been included to make the book accessible for new entrants to the topic.
Providing fresh insights and direction for scientists, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of the chemistry of electrode materials and technologies for fuel cells, Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and engineers involved in all aspects of fuel cells research and development, and working in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, materials science, electronics, sensors, and devices.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Chapter 1. Basics of fuel cells - p. 1 7. Chapter 2. Thermodynamic chemistry of proton exchange membrane fuel cell - p. 23 8. Chapter 3. Electrode kinetics - p. 39 9. Chapter 4. Concentration polarization - p. 59 10. Chapter 5. Characterization of fuel cells - p. 73 11. Chapter 6. Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction - p. 89 12. Chapter 7. Emerging materials for oxygen reduction reaction - p. 115 13. Chapter 8. Electrocatalytic hydrogen oxidation reaction - p. 137 14. Chapter 9. Emerging materials for hydrogen oxidation reaction - p. 155 15. Chapter 10. Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol and ethanol - p. 181 16. Chapter 11. Emerging materials for alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 197 17. Chapter 12. Single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 217 18. Chapter 13. Dual-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 237 19. Index - p. 257
Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future presents an up-to-date review of the latest advancements in fuel cell technology and materials, including a comprehensive examination of the synthesis, characterization, and application of electrode materials for fuel cells. With a focus on the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and their relevance to fuel cells, the book delves into novel techniques and advanced technologies currently being employed in the field.
Presenting a well-defined theoretical approach to the design of new electrocatalysts, the book provides extensive information on the designs and modeling of electrocatalysts and catalyst layers for the PEMCs, the fundamentals of PEMFCs working, catalyst deterioration and diagnosis, and techniques for reducing failure modes. Sustainability and cost considerations are included throughout. In addition, it discusses promising and significant future directions for fuel cells development. Within each chapter, detailed figures, images, and reference data have been included to make the book accessible for new entrants to the topic.
Providing fresh insights and direction for scientists, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of the chemistry of electrode materials and technologies for fuel cells, Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for Sustainable Future is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and engineers involved in all aspects of fuel cells research and development, and working in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, materials science, electronics, sensors, and devices.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Chapter 1. Basics of fuel cells - p. 1 7. Chapter 2. Thermodynamic chemistry of proton exchange membrane fuel cell - p. 23 8. Chapter 3. Electrode kinetics - p. 39 9. Chapter 4. Concentration polarization - p. 59 10. Chapter 5. Characterization of fuel cells - p. 73 11. Chapter 6. Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction - p. 89 12. Chapter 7. Emerging materials for oxygen reduction reaction - p. 115 13. Chapter 8. Electrocatalytic hydrogen oxidation reaction - p. 137 14. Chapter 9. Emerging materials for hydrogen oxidation reaction - p. 155 15. Chapter 10. Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol and ethanol - p. 181 16. Chapter 11. Emerging materials for alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 197 17. Chapter 12. Single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 217 18. Chapter 13. Dual-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction - p. 237 19. Index - p. 257
