Gasik M. (Ed.) Materials for Fuel Cells

CRC Press, Woodhead Publishing and Maney Publishing, 2008. 498 p. ISBN:978-1-4200-7970-8

Materials for Fuel Cells provides a comprehensive review of the materials used in hydrogen fuel cells, which are almost certain to emerge as one of the most important alteative energy options in transportation and domestic use over the next few years. The design and selection of the materials is critical to the correct and long-term functioning of fuel cells and must be tailored to the type of fuel cell. The book looks in detail at each type of fuel cell and at specific material requirements and challenges. Chapters cover material basics, modeling, performance and recyclability.

Introduction: materials challenges in fuel cells
Materials basics for fuel cells
Alkaline fuel cells
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Direct methanol fuel cells
Phosphoric acid fuel cells
Molten carbonate fuel cells
Solid oxide fuel cells
Regenerative fuel cells
Novel fuel cells and materials
Performance degradation and failure mechanisms of fuel cell materials
Recyclability and life cycle assessment of fuel cell materials