Fuel Cells Technology and Electrode Materials for a Sustainable Future

Anuj Kumar, Ram K. Gupta

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443240393
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy

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. - Summarizes the state-of-the-art progress on fuel cell technology and materials - Presents synthesis, characterization, and applications of electrode materials for fuel cells - Explains the fundamentals of electrochemical behavior and how it relates to fuel cells - Offers novel methods and advanced technologies used in fuel cell technology

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Chapter 1 Basics of fuel cells
• Chapter 2 Thermodynamic chemistry of proton exchange membrane fuel cell
• Chapter 3 Electrode kinetics
• Chapter 4 Concentration polarization
• Chapter 5 Characterization of fuel cells
• Chapter 6 Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction
• Chapter 7 Emerging materials for oxygen reduction reaction
• Chapter 8 Electrocatalytic hydrogen oxidation reaction
• Chapter 9 Emerging materials for hydrogen oxidation reaction
• Chapter 10 Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol and ethanol
• Chapter 11 Emerging materials for alcohol oxidation reaction
• Chapter 12 Single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction
• Chapter 13 Dual-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction
• Index