Full Description
Written and edited by top fuel cell catalyst scientists and engineers from both industry and academia, this is the first book to provide a complete overview of this hot topic. It covers the synthesis, characterization, activity validation and modeling of different non-noble metal electrocatalysts, as well as their integration into fuel cells and their performance validation, while also discussing those factors that will drive fuel cell commercialization. With its well-structured approach, this is a must-have for researchers working on the topic, and an equally valuable companion for newcomers to the field.
Contents
ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR ACID PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE (PEM) FUEL CELLS - AN OVERVIEW Introduction Acid PEM Fuel Cell Background and Fundamentals Acid PEM Fuel Cell Catalysis for Cathode of O2 Reduction Reaction Catalyst Challenges and Perspective in Acid PEM Fuel Cells Conclusion HEAT-TREATED TRANSITION METAL-NxCy ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR O2 REDUCTION Heat-Treated Me/N/C Catalysts Important Parameters for Highly Active Me/N/C Catalysts Nature of the Active Sites Electrochemical Investigation by RDE/RRDE Methods Conclusions MODIFIED CARBON Introduction Doped Carbon Materials Doped Carbons as ORR Catalysts Conclusions TRANSITION METAL CHALCOGENIDES FOR OXYGEN REDUCTION Chalcogenide Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Synthesis Methods for Non-Noble Metal Chalcogenices Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Non-Noble Metal Chalcogenides Methanol Tolerance Fuel Cell Measurements Conclusions TRANSITION METAL OXIDES, CARBIDES, NITRIDES, OXYNITRIDES, AND CARBONITRIDES FOR O2 REDUCTION REACTION ELECTROCATALYSTS IN ACID PEM FUEL CELLS Introduction Transition Metal Nitrides and Carbonitrides as Cathode Catalysts Stability of Oxides in Acid Electrolyte Non-Noble Metal Oxide-Based Cathode Catalysts Conclusions ALKALINE PEM FUEL CELLS Introduction Mechanisms of ORR Simple Metal-N4 Macrocycles Heat-Treated Transition Metal Nitrogen-Carbon Precursors (M-Nx/C) Functionalized Graphitic Materials Conducting Polymers Outlook MEMBRANES FOR ALKALINE POLYELECTROLYTE FUEL CELLS Introduction Two Main Challenges of APEs APEs Reported in the Literature Strategies for Improving the Ionic Conductivity of APE Efforts of Improving the Chemical Stability of the Cationic Functional Group Research on the Chemical Stability of APE Backbone Conclusions and Perspective ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR ALKALINE POLYMER EXCHANGE MEMBRANE (PEM) FUEL CELLS - OVERVIEW Introduction Alkaline Fuel Cell Overview - History, Status, and Advantages Alkaline Fuel Cell and Alkaline PEM Fuel Cell - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Silver-Based Materials for Cathode Electrocatalysts in Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells Catalysts for Oxidation of a Broad Range of Fuels for Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells Major Challenges of Alkaline Fuel Cells and Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells CARBON COMPOSITE CATHODE CATALYSTS FOR ALKALINE PEM FUEL CELLS Introduction Metal-Free Carbon Catalysts Heat-Treated M-N-C (M:Fe, Co) Carbon Composite Catalysts Nanocarbon/Transition Metal Compound Hybrid Catalysts ORR Mechanism on NPMCs in Alkaline Media NPMC Cathode Performance in Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Summary and Perspective NON-PRECIOUS Introduction Metal Oxides Perovskite-Type Oxides Spinel-Type Oxides Metal Carbides Conclusion and Outlook AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS OF ALKALINE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS Introduction History of Alkaline Fuel Cells in Automotive Applications Fuel Used in Modern Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells in Automotive Applications Components of an Alkaline PEM Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly for Automotive Applications Major Challenges to Overcome in Alkaline PEM Fuel Cells Conclusion Index
