(Ebook) Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions, Second Edition by Vladimir S. Bagotsky(auth.) ISBN 9781118087565, 9781118191323, 1118087569, 1118191323

(Ebook) Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions, Second Edition by Vladimir S. Bagotsky(auth.) ISBN 9781118087565, 9781118191323, 1118087569, 1118191323

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

Fuel cells?electrochemical energy devices that produce electricity and heat?present a significant opportunity for cleaner, easier, and more practical energy. However, the excitement over fuel cells within the research community has led to such rapid innovation and development that it can be difficult for those not intimately familiar with the science involved to figure out exactly how this new technology can be used. Fuel Cells: Problems and Solutions, Second Edition addresses this issue head on, presenting the most important information about 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 much more

• The major types of fuel cells, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells (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 around the world

Now in its second edition, this book features fully revised coverage of the 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 cell stacks, and nonconventional design principles for fuel cells, bringing the content fully up to date.

Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and chemistry programs, as well as professionals working in related fields, Fuel Cells is a compact and accessible introduction to the exciting world of fuel cells and why they matter.Content:
Chapter 1 The Working Principles of a Fuel Cell (pages 5–24):
Chapter 2 The Long History of Fuel Cells (pages 25–40):
Chapter 3 Proton?Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (pages 41–69):
Chapter 4 Direct Liquid Fuel Cells (pages 71–97):
Chapter 5 Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (pages 99–106):
Chapter 6 Alkaline Fuel Cells (pages 107–122):
Chapter 7 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (pages 123–132):
Chapter 8 Solid?Oxide Fuel Cells (pages 133–157):
Chapter 9 Other Types of Fuel Cells (pages 159–176):
Chapter 10 Fuel Cells and Electrolysis Processes (pages 177–188):
Chapter 11 Fuel Management (pages 189–206):
Chapter 12 Electrocatalysis (pages 207–231):
Chapter 13 Membranes (pages 233–242):
Chapter 14 Structural and Wetting Properties of Fuel Cell Components (pages 243–266):
Chapter 15 Mathematical Modeling of Fuel Cells (pages 267–274):
Chapter 16 Experimental Methods for Investigating Fuel Cell Stacks (pages 275–290):
Chapter 17 Small Fuel Cells for Portable Devices (pages 291–306):
Chapter 18 Nonconventional Design Principles for Fuel Cells (pages 307–323):
Chapter 19 Applications (pages 325–349):
Chapter 20 Fuel Cell Work in Various Countries (pages 351–362):
Chapter 21 Outlook (pages 363–370):