Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells: Characterization, Design, and Electrocatalysis

Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells explains nanomaterials and nanocomposites as well as the characterization, manufacturing, and design of alcohol fuel cell applications. The advantages of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) are significant for reliable and long-lasting portable power sources used in devices such as mobile phones and computers. Even though substantial improvements have been made in DAFC systems over the last decade, more effort is needed to commercialize DAFCs by producing durable, low-cost, and smaller-sized devices. Nanomaterials have an important role to play in achieving this aim. The use of nanotechnology in DAFCs is vital due to their role in the synthesis of nanocatalysts within the manufacturing process. Lately, nanocatalysts containing carbon such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanocoils have also attracted much attention. When compared to traditional materials, carbon-based materials have unique advantages, such as high corrosion resistance, better electrical conductivity, and less catalyst poisoning. This book also covers different aspects of nanocomposites fabrication, including their preparation, design, and characterization techniques for their fuel cell applications. This book is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers, energy scientists, and electrochemists who are seeking to improve their understanding of how nanomaterials are being used to enhance the efficiency and lower the cost of DAFCs. Shows how nanomaterials are being used for the design and manufacture of DAFCs Explores how nanotechnology is being used to enhance the synthesis and catalysis processes to create the next generation of fuel cells Assesses the major challenges of producing nanomaterial-based DAFCs on an industrial scale INDICE: Fundamentals of electrochemistry Nanomaterials and their classification The electrochemical mechanism and transport phenomenon of liquid fuel cells The material development and characterization of direct alcohol fuel cells Fundamentals of alcohol fuel cells The electrocatalysts with pH of the electrolyte for the complete pathways of the oxidation reactions Pt-based catalysts for alcohol oxidation Monometallic nanomaterials for direct alcohol fuel cells Bimetallic nanomaterials for direct alcohol fuel cells Ternary/quaternary nanomaterials for direct alcohol fuel cells Catalysts for high-temperature fuel cells operated by alcohol fuels Porous materials for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells Novel materials structures and compositions for alcohol oxidation reaction Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite membranes for high-temperature polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) methanol fuel cells Fabrication and properties of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) for direct methanol fuel cell application Carbonaceous nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and nanofibers) for alcohol fuel cells Carbon-based nanomaterials for alcohol fuel cells Dendrimer-based nanocomposites for alcohol fuel cells Metal organic framework-based nanocomposites for alcohol fuel cells Carbon-polymer hybrid-supported nanomaterials for alcohol fuel cells Polymer-based nanocatalysts for alcohol fuel cells Different synthesis methods of nanomaterials for direct alcohol fuel cells The synthesis and characterization of size-controlled bimetallic nanoparticles The synthesis and characterization of size-controlled monometallic nanoparticles Topics on the fundamentals of the alcohol oxidation reactions in acid and alkaline electrolytes Direct alcohol-fed solid oxide fuel cells Commercial aspects of direct alcohol fuel cells

• ISBN: 978-0-12-821713-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 552
• Fecha Publicación: 26/08/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés