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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, including methane, into electricity, but other types of fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, have the potential to become the cornerstones of a possible future hydrogen economy. Featuring 21 peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Fuel Cells offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of the current state of research and identifies key areas for future investigation.  Internationally renowned specialists provide authoritative introductions to a wide variety of fuel cell types, and discuss materials, components, and systems for these technologies. The entries also cover sustainability and marketing considerations, including comparisons of fuel cells with alternative technologies.

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Author:   Klaus-Dieter Kreuer
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2013 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.370kg
ISBN:  

9781461457848

ISBN 10:   146145784
Pages:   801
Publication Date:   14 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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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.

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