While PEM fuel cells are highly efficient, environmentally friendly sources of power, their durability hinders the commercialization of this technology. With contributions from international scientists active in PEM fuel cell research, PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, Two-Volume Set provides a comprehensive source of state-of-the-art research in the field. The handbook looks at how to overcome the technical challenges of PEM fuel cell technology and drive the technology toward increased commercialization.
The two volumes in the set cover numerous durability-related issues in the development of PEM fuel cells. The first volume analyzes failure modes that result in the insufficient durability of PEM fuel cells. Supplying a handy toolbox for practical work, the second volume brings together the different types of diagnostic tools currently used by PEM fuel cell researchers.
By providing an understanding of fuel cell performance, degradation, and failure modes, this two-volume handbook helps readers develop new materials and design novel fuel cells that mitigate their degradation.
Volume I
Chapter 1 : Introduction Chapter 2 : Catalyst Degradation Chapter 3 : Catalyst Support Degradation Chapter 4 : Membrane Degradation Chapter 5 : Porous Transport Layer Degradation Chapter 6 : Degradation of Bipolar Plates and Its Effect on PEM Fuel Cells Chapter 7 : Degradation of Other Components Chapter 8 : Contaminant-Induced Degradation Chapter 9 : Environment-Induced Degradation Chapter 10 : Operation-Induced Degradation Chapter 11 : Design-Related Durability Issues
Index
Volume II
Chapter 12 : Introduction
Part I : In Situ Diagnostic Tools
Chapter 13 : PEM Fuel Cell Testing Chapter 14 : Polarization Curve Chapter 15 : Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Chapter 16 : Cyclic Voltammetry Chapter 17 : Linear Sweep Voltammetry Chapter 18 : Current Interruption Chapter 19 : Cathode Discharge Chapter 20 : Water Transfer Factor Measurement Chapter 21 : Current Mapping Chapter 22 : Transparent Cell Chapter 23 : Magnetic Resonance Imaging Chapter 24 : Neutron Imaging
Part II : Ex Situ Diagnostic Tools
Chapter 25 : X-Ray Diffraction Chapter 26 : Scanning Electron Microscopy Chapter 27 : Transmission Electron Microscopy Chapter 28 : Infrared Imaging Chapter 29 : Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Chapter 30 : X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Chapter 31 : Atomic Force Microscopy Chapter 32 : Binary Gas Diffusion Chapter 33 : Gas Permeability of PEMs Chapter 34 : Species Detection Chapter 35 : Rotating Disk Electrode/Rotating Ring-Disk Electrode Chapter 36 : Porosimetry and Characterization of the Capillary Properties of Gas Diffusion Media
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