Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions

Vladimir S. Bagotsky, "Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions"
English | ISBN: 1118087569 | 2012 | 406 pages | PDF | 3,3 MB

The comprehensive, accessible introduction to fuel cells, theirapplications, and the challenges they pose

Fuel cells—electrochemical energy devices that produce electricity andheat—present a significant opportunity for cleaner, easier, and more practicalenergy. However, the excitement over fuel cells within the research communityhas led to such r*挨批唉*d innovation and development that it can be difficult forthose not intimately familiar with the science involved to figure out exactlyhow this new technology can be used. Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions, SecondEdition addresses this issue head on, presenting the most important informationabout these remarkable power sources in an easy-to-understand way.

Comprising four important sections, the book explores:

The fundamentals of fuel cells, how they work, their history, and muchmore

The major types of fuel cells, including proton exchange membrane fuelcells (PEMFC), direct liquid fuel cells (DLFC), and many others

The scientific and engineering problems related to fuel cell technology

The commercialization of fuel cells, including a look at their uses aroundthe world

Now in its second edition, this book features fully revised coverage ofthe modeling of fuel cells and small fuel cells for portable devices, and all-new chapters on the structural and wetting properties of fuel cell components, experimental methods for fuel cellstacks, and nonconventional design principles for fuel cells, bringing thecontent fully up to date.

Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineeringand chemistry programs, as well as professionals working in related fields,Fuel Cells is a compact and accessible introduction to the exciting world offuel cells and why they matter.