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Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells
- 1st Edition - February 23, 2022
- Editors: Huaihe Song, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Ghulam Yasin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 2 7 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 9 7 9 1 - 4
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 fundament… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology 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
Materials Scientists and Engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Section 1: Basic principles
- Chapter 1. Nanotechnology-based fuel cells: an introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Fuel cells
- 1.3 Nanotechnology and fuel cells
- 1.4 Current research on nanofuel cells
- 1.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Microfluidic concept-based fuel cells
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Theory
- 2.3 Fabrication and design of microfluidic fuel cells
- 2.4 Performance evaluation of microfluidic fuel cells
- 2.5 Perspective and conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3. Alcohol fuel cell on-a-chip
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Fuel cell on-a-chip
- 3.3 General view of direct alcohol microfluidic fuel cells
- 3.4 Testing direct alcohol microfluidic fuel cells
- 3.5 Nanotechnology in direct alcohol microfluidic fuel cells
- 3.6 Perspectives and future engagements
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix
- References
- Chapter 4. General aspects in the modeling of fuel cells: from conventional fuel cells to nano fuel cells
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Numerical modeling
- 4.3 PEMFC macroscopic modeling
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Mathematical modeling for fuel cells
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Fuel cells simulation and modeling
- 5.3 Process design and mathematical formulation
- 5.4 Key challenges of mathematical modeling
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- Section 2: Nanostructures and nanomaterials for fuel cells
- Chapter 6. Nanostructures and nanomaterials in microbial fuel cells
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Nanostructured materials in microbial fuel cells
- 6.3 Nanocomposite materials
- 6.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7. Metal-organic frameworks for fuel cell technologies
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Structure of metal-organic frameworks
- 7.3 Metal-organic frameworks for fuel cells applications
- 7.4 Metal-organic frameworks as oxygen reduction reaction catalyst
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Advanced carbon-based nanostructured materials for fuel cells
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Important oxygen reduction reaction characterization notions
- 8.3 Approaches to synthesize nanocarbons
- 8.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Covalent organic framework-based materials as electrocatalysts for fuel cells
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Recent advancements in COF-based electrocatalysts for ORR
- 9.3 Designing approaches of COF-based electrocatalysts
- 9.4 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 10. Nano-inks for fuel cells
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Ink rheological parameters and influencing factors
- 10.3 Recent progress in nano-ink preparation and utilization in fuel cell application
- 10.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Nanomaterial and nanocatalysts in microbial fuel cells
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Application of nanomaterial structures in anodes
- 11.3 Application of nanomaterial structures in cathodes
- 11.4 Ion-exchange membranes
- 11.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12. Nanomembranes in fuel cells
- Abstract
- 12.1 The introduction of nanomembranes in fuel cells
- 12.2 Polymer-based nanomembranes
- 12.3 Hybrid membranes containing nanofillers
- References
- Chapter 13. Shape-controlled metal nanoparticles for fuel cells applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 What is shape-controlled catalyst
- 13.3 Platinum catalyst
- 13.4 Fe, Co, and Ni catalysts
- 13.5 Various functionality of shape-selected nanoparticles
- 13.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 14. Fuel cells recycling
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction to fuel cells and recycling
- 14.2 Nanomaterials used in fuel cells
- 14.3 Recycling processes
- 14.4 Microbial fuel cell recycling mechanism
- 14.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter 15. Micro/nanostructures for biofilm establishment in microbial fuel cells
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Nanostructure for promoting electrochemical active bacteria/electrode interaction
- 15.3 Microstructure for increasing specific surface area
- 15.4 Outlook
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16. Nanomaterials in biofuel cells
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Types of biofuel cell
- 16.3 Application of nanomaterials in biofuel cells
- 16.4 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 23, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323857277
- eBook ISBN: 9780323897914
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Huaihe Song
Huaihe Song is a Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Materials and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China. He has 28 years of experience in the field of carbon materials research. His research area is in the preparation of advanced carbon materials and their applications, including pitch-based carbon materials (mesophase pitch and mesocarbon microbeads), carbon nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon-encapsulated metal nanomaterials, and onion-like carbons), carbon-based materials for energy storage (lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors), and mesoporous carbons (ordered mesoporous carbons and carbon aerogels).
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Materials and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, ChinaTN
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Tuan Anh Nguyen is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at the Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. He received a BS in physics from Hanoi University in 1992, a BS in economics from Hanoi National Economics University in 1997, and a PhD in chemistry from the Paris Diderot University, France, in 2003. He was a Visiting Scientist at Seoul National University, South Korea, in 2004, and the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 2005. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Research Scientist at Montana State University, United States in 2006-09. In 2012 he was appointed as the Head of the Microanalysis Department at the Institute for Tropical Technology. His research areas of interest include smart sensors, smart networks, smart hospitals, smart cities, complexiverse, and digital twins. He has edited more than 74 books for Elsevier, 12 books for CRC Press, 1 book for Springer, 1 book for RSC, and 2 books for IGI Global. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Kenkyu Journal of Nanotechnology & Nanoscience.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, VietnamGY
Ghulam Yasin
Ghulam Yasin is a researcher in the School of Environment and Civil Engineering at Dongguan University of Technology, Guangdong, China. His expertise covers the design and development of hybrid devices and technologies of carbon nanostructures and advanced nanomaterials for for real-world impact in energy-related and other functional applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Guangdong, ChinaRead Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells on ScienceDirect