This book features the print proceedings of the ASME The Fifth International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology (FuelCell2007). It has printed collection on 316 abstracts. The topics include: engineering science for high temperature fuel cell systems; engineering science for low temperature fuel cell systems; fuel cell systems: integration and implementation; fuel cell systems: regulatory, policy and investment; plenary abstracts; and poster abstracts.

This issue of the 2006 Fuel Cell Seminar, held in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2006, marks the 30th Anniversary of the seminar, and contains papers dealing with stationary fuel cell systems, technology development, demonstration, and commercialization of fuel cells. Major topic of discussions throughout the three oral sessions and poster sessions were stationary fuel cell systems, hydrogen systems, and their efficient use as backup systems. Their use as alternative energies and portable fuel cells were also discussed.

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.

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.