This is a compilation of presentations from an interdisciplinary forum for fuel cell, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering industry leaders, decision makers, and leading scientists from academia working in the fields of system design, fabrication and testing of fuel cells of all types and sizes. The book addresses and discusses the durability issues common to all fuel cell systems and specific for each type and size of fuel cells. In addition, it examines the testing systems and standard development communities current hurdles preventing fuel cells systems from large scale commercialization.

A timely addition to the highly acclaimed four-volume handbook set; volumes 5 and 6 highlight recent developments, particularly in the fields of new materials, molecular modeling and durability. Since the publication of the first four volumes of the Handbook of Fuel Cells in 2003, the focus of fuel cell research and development has shifted from optimizing fuel cell performance with well-known materials to developing new materials concepts, and to understanding the origins of materials and fuel cell degradation. This new two-volume set provides an authoritative and timely guide to these recent developments in fuel cell research.

Based upon the Knowledge Foundation's Small Fuel Cells conference series, the Small Fuel Cells for Portable Applications 8th Edition is a one-of-its kind publication and addresses the following critical research areas: 1 From System Design & Integration Toward Application & Commercialization 2 DMFC - Components, MEAs, Fuel 3 Ceramic Technologies Across Different Fuel Systems 4 Hydride & Borohydride Technologies 5 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems 6 Advances in Fuel and System Design 7 Degradation, Reliability, Durability and Performance of DMFC & DBFC Materials, Components and Systems

This book provides an interdisciplinary review of the fundamental factors affecting Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEM FC) performance, components/stacks/system durability, cost and implementation. The book emphasizes the latest efforts toward overcoming technical and engineering barriers to commercialization of stationary, automotive and portable PEM FC and related hydrogen infrastructure technologies.

Based upon the Knowledge Foundations Small Fuel Cells conference series, the Small Fuel Cells for Portable Applications 8th Edition is a one-of-its kind publication and addresses the following critical research areas: a. From System Design & Integration Toward Application & Commercialization b. DMFC - Components, MEAs, Fuel c. Ceramic Technologies Across Different Fuel Systems d. Hydride & Borohydride Technologies e. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems f. Advances in Fuel and System Design g. Degradation, Reliability, Durability and Performance of DMFC & DBFC Materials, Components and Systems Completely updated with the latest information, including narratives, charts, graphs and question & answers, this is an essential reference tool for all organizations looking to capitalize on the emerging portable power market.

The comprehensive, accessible introduction to fuel cells, their applications, and the challenges they pose Fuel cells electrochemical energy devices that produce electricity and heat present a significant opportunity for cleaner, easier, and more practical energy. However, the excitement over fuel cells within the research community has led to such rapid innovation and development that it can be difficult for those not intimately familiar with the science involved to figure out exactly how this new technology can be used. Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions, Second Edition addresses this issue head on, presenting the most important information about these remarkable power sources in an easy-to-understand way. Comprising four important sections, the book explores: The fundamentals of fuel cells, how they work, their history, and much more The major types of fuel cells, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), direct liquid fuel cells (DLFC), and many others The scientific and engineering problems related to fuel cell technology The commercialization of fuel cells, including a look at their uses around the world Now in its second edition, this book features fully revised coverage of the modeling of fuel cells and small fuel cells for portable devices, and all-new chapters on the structural and wetting properties of fuel cell components, experimental methods for fuel cell stacks, and nonconventional design principles for fuel cells, bringing the content fully up to date. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and chemistry programs, as well as professionals working in related fields, Fuel Cells is a compact and accessible introduction to the exciting world of fuel cells and why they matter.

This is a compilation of presentations from an interdisciplinary forum for fuel cell, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering industry leaders, decision makers, and leading scientists from academia working in the fields of system design, fabrication and testing of fuel cells of all types and sizes. The book addresses and discusses the durability issues common to all fuel cell systems and specific for each type and size of fuel cells. In addition, it examines the testing systems and standard development communities current hurdles preventing fuel cells systems from large scale commercialization.