Description
Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells focuses on the use of nanotechnology in macroscopic and nanosized fuel cells to enhance their performance and lifespan. The book covers the fundamental design concepts and promising applications of nanotechnology-enhanced fuel cells and their advantages over traditional fuel cells in portable devices, including longer shelf life and lower cost. In the case of proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), nano-membranes could provide 100 times higher conductivity of hydrogen ions in low humidity conditions than traditional membranes. For hydrogen fuel cell, nanocatalysts (Pt hybrid nanoparticles) could provide 12 times higher catalytic activity.This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are looking to understand how nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient macro- and nanosized fuel cells.- Outlines how fuel cells can be nanoengineered to enhance their performance and lifespan- Covers a variety of fuel cell types, including proton-exchange membrane fuel cells and hydrogen-based fuel cells- Assesses the major challenges of nanoengineering fuel cells at an industrial scale
Table of Contents
Section 1 Basic principles1. Nanotechnology-based fuel cells: an introduction 2. Microfluidic concept-based fuel cells3. Alcohol fuel cell on-a-chip4. General aspects in the modeling of fuel cells: from conventional fuel cells to nano fuel cells5. Mathematical modeling for fuel cellsSection 2 Nanostructures for fuel cells6. Nanomaterials for fuel cells7. Nanostructures and nanomaterials in microbial fuel cells8. Metal-organic frameworks for fuel cell technologies9. Advanced carbon-based nanostructured materials for fuel cells10. Covalent organic framework-based materials as electrocatalysts for fuel cells11. Nano-inks for fuel cells12. Nanomaterial and nanocatalysts in microbial fuel cells13. Nanomembranes in fuel cells14. Shape-controlled metal nanoparticles for fuel cells applications15. Fuel cells recycling16. Micro/nanostructures for biofilm establishment in microbial fuel cells17. Nanomaterials in biofuel cells
