This book will cover one of the most important aspects of fuel cell research and development, fuel cell durability. The rather broad topic of fuel cell durability will be covered from different viewpoints. First, the durability and degradation issues of catalyst materials (both anode and cathode catalysts) will be described in individual contributions as well as stability aspects from carbon support materials. A following chapter is completely dedicated to important topics from membrane materials, i.e., chemical and physical degradation aswell durability from newly developed hydrocarbon membranes. After discussion of stability and durability topics from gas diffusion layer materials and bipolar plate materials, a large part of the book will cover various aspects from membrane electrode assemblies, i.e., low and high temperature MEAs as well as DMFC MEAs. Since MEA Cost and Durability are heavily linked, this topic will be discussed one contribution. No competition exists at this point in time There is an intense interest in fuel cell durability with continued interest in fuel cells in general Addresses the need to bring durability issues from the commercial sector to the academic sector The editors are distinguished in the field and therefore have deep insights to share from their experienced careers inindustry INDICE: Durability of Cathode catalysts.- Carbon Requirements for Durable Catalysts.- Durability of Anode catalysts (DMFC).- Physical Degradation.- Chemical Degradation.- Hydrocarbon vs. PFSA membranes.- Durability aspects of GDL and MPL.- Low-Temp MEAs.- High-Temp MEAs.- DMFC.- Durability vs. Cost.- Metallic vs. Carbon BPP.- Durability of Mold-type Carbon BPP.- Air Impurities.- Hydrogen impurities.- Reformate.-Water Impurities.- Application of Statistical Methods for Reliability Testing.- Predictive Testing.- Stack Durability.- Requirements for durable Stack operation.- Micro CHP Systems.- Automotive.- DMFC Sytems.- High-Temp Systems.- R&D Status and Durability Targets for Stationary and Automotive Application.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-85534-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 510
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés