Book chapter
Characterization and modeling of interfaces in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane and Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Technology: In Situ Characterization Techniques for Low Temperature Fuel Cells
01 Jan 2012
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Abstract
Research on polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) has shown the technology to be a viable clean energy solution for commercial and automotive applications. Further elucidation is required on the role of interfaces in performance and durability noting that interfacial regions are of critical importance. The chapter summarizes current research and understanding of the role of interfaces in PEFCs. Experimental and modeling efforts are discussed, emphasizing how these interfaces affect cell performance and durability. State-of-the-art interface characterization and imaging techniques are discussed. The contribution of PEFC interfaces to ohmic resistance and water transport and the techniques used are detailed. Future research to enable proper treatment of interfaces in PEFC models is discussed.
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- Title
- Characterization and modeling of interfaces in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
- Creators
- T. Swamy - Penn State Univ, Dept Mech & Nucl Engn, Fuel Cell Dynam & Diagnost Lab, University Pk, PA 16802 USAE. C. Kumbur - Drexel Univ, Dept Mech Engn & Mech, Electrochem Energy Syst Lab, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
- Contributors
- C Hartnig (Editor)C Roth (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Polymer Electrolyte Membrane and Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Technology: In Situ Characterization Techniques for Low Temperature Fuel Cells
- Series
- Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy
- Publisher
- Woodhead Publ Ltd; CAMBRIDGE
- Number of pages
- 39
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000311558500007
- Other Identifier
- 991019170443004721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Energy & Fuels
- Materials Science, Characterization & Testing