PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, (2 Volume Set)

Title: PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, (2 Volume Set)
Author: Haijiang Wang, Hui Li, Xiao-Zi Yuan
ISBN: 1439839212 / 9781439839218
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 942
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2011
Availability: Out of Stock

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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.

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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
Index