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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 24, 2018) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: From Fundamentals to Applied Research; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Nomenclature; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1. Electrochemical Systems and Fuel Cells; 1.2. Types of Fuel Cells and their Applications; 1.3. Thermodynamics; 1.3.1. Energy Conversion Efficiency of Fuel Cells; 1.3.2. Electrochemical and Thermal Energy Conversion Efficiency; 1.3.3. Ideal Reversible Fuel Cell Efficiencies; 1.4. Recapitulation; 1.5. Comprehension Questions and Exercises; References; Chapter 2: Irreversible Losses in Fuel Cells; 2.1. Introduction |
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2.1.1. Definition of Losses2.1.2. Modeling Approach; 2.2. Loss Mechanism; 2.2.1. Losses at Open Circuit Conditions; 2.2.2. Gas Solubility in Thin Liquid Films; 2.2.3. Losses at Small Current; 2.2.3.1. Butler-Volmer equation; 2.2.3.2. Approximation for low overpotential: Charge transfer resistance; 2.2.3.3. Approximation for high overpotential: Tafel equation; 2.2.3.4. Fuel cells and stack modeling; 2.2.3.5. Difference of using the Bulter-Volmer or Tafel equation for the polarization curve; 2.2.4. Ohmic Resistance; 2.2.5. Losses at High Current: Transport Limitation |
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2.2.5.1. Thickness of the diffusion barrier2.2.5.2. Application to the polarization curve; 2.3. Obtaining Model Parameters from Single Cell Experiments; 2.3.1. Fitting Procedure; 2.3.2. Interdependence of Model Parameters; 2.4. Obtaining Model Parameters from Half Cell Experiments; 2.5. Recapitulation; 2.6. Comprehension Questions and Exercises; References; Chapter 3: Modeling of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells; 3.1. Basic Principle of Fuel Cell Modeling; 3.2. Application of the CFD Simulation in PEFC; 3.3. Simplified Approach to Predict PEFC Performance; 3.3.1. Generated Water |
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3.3.2. Gas Diffusion in GDL Base Material and Micro Porous Layer3.3.3. Water Diffusion Through the Membrane; 3.3.4. Electroosmosis Through the Membrane; 3.3.5. Practical Examples; 3.3.6. Dry Oxygen Supply; 3.3.7. Humidified Air Supply; 3.4. Membrane Transport Model; 3.4.1. Governing Equations; 3.4.2. Experimental Validation of the Model; 3.4.3. Role of Water Diffusion and Electroosmosis in the Water Management; 3.5. Modeling Degradation in PEFCs; 3.6. Recapitulation; 3.7. Comprehensive Questions and Exercises; References; Chapter 4: Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells; 4.1. Introduction |
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4.2. Components of H2/O2 PEFC Electrode Materials4.3. Basic Features of Electrode Materials; 4.4. Methods for Fabricating Electrocatalyst (Anode or Cathode) Materials; 4.4.1. Polyol Method; 4.4.2. Water-in-Oil Microemulsion Method; 4.4.3. Impregnation-Reduction Process; 4.4.4. Bromide Anion Exchange Method; 4.4.5. Electrocatalysts Synthesized by the Instant Method; 4.5. Polymer Electrolyte Materials; 4.5.1. Membrane Properties; 4.5.2. Conducting Channels and Proton Transport; 4.5.3. Water Transport and Conductivity; 4.6. Bipolar Plates; 4.7. Recapitulation |
| Summary |
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: From Fundamentals to Applied Research provides an overview of the basic principles of fuel cell and hydrogen technology, which subsequently allows 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. Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: From Fundamentals to Applied Research acts as an invaluable reference book for fuel cell developers and students, researchers in industry entering the area of fuel cells and lecturers teaching fuel cells and hydrogen technology. |
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Hydrogen as fuel.
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Fuel cells.
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Hydrogène (Combustible)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical.
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Fuel cells
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Hydrogen as fuel
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| Added Author |
Hacker, Viktor, editor.
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Mitsushima, Shigenori, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fuel cells and hydrogen. Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2018 0128114592 9780128114599 (OCoLC)974031344 |
| ISBN |
9780128115374 (electronic bk.) |
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0128115378 (electronic bk.) |
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9780128114599 |
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0128114592 |
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AU@ 000063801642 |
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AU@ 000066369276 |
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AU@ 000069026719 |
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UKMGB 018831862 |
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