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    • PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Hadi Heidary + 1 more
      • English
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      PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications: Major Challenges and Latest Improvements presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and solutions to the application of PEM fuel cells as a potential replacement for internal combustion engines. It identifies the challenges across all aspects of PEMFC and provides solutions to these problems based on the latest theoretical and experimental advances in research and industry.The first chapter of the book reviews fuel cell mechanisms, types, applications, and current status, and identifies the most significant challenges in the commercialization of PEM fuel cells, including insufficient performance and low volumetric power density, thermal management, water management, cold start, low durability, automotive degradation, hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and infrastructure, fuel cell cost, and life cycle cost of vehicular PEM fuel cell. Car, bus, train, and airplane applications are considered. The subsequent chapters address these challenges, identifying specific solutions and the improvements that can be made. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of mass production and discusses the progress made by researchers and manufacturers, both theoretical and experimental. Finally, the potential of high temperature fuel cells (SOFC and HT-PEMFC) are considered, including the application in transport, their advantages, challenges, life-cycle cost, and future potential.A comprehensive analysis of the current challenges and potential solutions to commercialization, PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications: Major Challenges and Latest Improvements is an invaluable and comprehensive reference for students, researchers, and industry engineers and professionals involved in all aspects of fuel cells development. It will be of particular interest to those working on commercialization for PEMFCs.

    • Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Morteza Nazari-Heris + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design, Performance, Applications, and AI-Driven Commercialization provides an authoritative resource on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEVs), covering fundamentals, methods, and applications, and addressing the latest advances and changes in related technologies, and in the market. Sections introduce the key concepts of hydrogen fuel cell technology, classification, and types, along with operational characteristics, advantages, limitations, and discussions on hydrogen production and infrastructure. Other sections focus on HFCEVs, with in-depth chapters on components, performance, efficiency, applications, challenges, future perspectives, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and international regulations and standards.Case studies that demonstrate real-world implementations and pilot projects, along with lessons learned and best practice guidance are also included. Finally, example codes for intelligent control methodologies for HFCEVs are provided in the appendix.

    • Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Noor Ul Hassan + 2 more
      • English
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      Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers is a comprehensive guide that addresses the urgent need for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions in the era of renewable energy. This book delves into the complexities of water electrolysis, a well-known technique to produce hydrogen, and discusses the limitations of traditional alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) and proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) technologies. Introducing anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis technology as a promising solution that combines the advantages of AWE and PEMWE, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of system-level fundamentals of AEM fuel cells and water electrolysis and offers a detailed exploration of the challenges and potential of these technologies.The first chapters introduce the basics of AEM fuel cells and electrolyzers and then delve into the electrochemistry behind AEM based devices and their operation and water management. The book further explores the role of electrocatalysts in oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions, the use of anion exchange polymer films and ionomers, and the importance of porous transport and gas diffusion layer materials. It also discusses the design of bipolar plates and provides advanced characterization and diagnostic tools for AEM fuel cell and electrolyzers. The final chapters focus on AEM fuel cell and water electrolyzer stack design and the fundamentals of AEM CO2 electrolysis.Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers is an invaluable resource for graduate students, researchers, and industry practitioners involved in AEM technology or working more broadly in electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, electrochemical energy storage and conversion, or electrochemical engineering.

    • Green Hydrogen Generation from Biomass

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Yasser Vasseghian + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Hydrogen Generation from Biomass begins with an introduction to green hydrogen and its generation methods and gradually explores complete methods for using biomass to produce sustainable hydrogen. It discusses microbial pathways and advanced technologies, such as dark fermentation and photofermentation, to produce hydrogen. This book reviews the latest scientific achievements in the field of microbial engineering for enhanced biohydrogen generation. In addition, the environmental impacts and a life cycle assessment of this clean fuel are also discussed. In the final chapters, methods for biohydrogen storage and distribution, its use in transportation, and comparison with common hydrogen generation technologies are examined to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The final chapters include a review of costs, techno-economic assessment, government regulations, and innovative applications of artificial intelligence in biohydrogen generation.

    • Hydrogen and Bioenergy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Petronilla Fragiacomo + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future explores the intersection of hydrogen and bioenergy technologies and their vital role in transforming the renewable energy landscape. The book delves into the pressing challenges faced by the sector and highlights how the integration of hydrogen—with its high energy density and carbon-neutral properties—and bioenergy can drive the transition to sustainable power solutions. By examining both foundational principles and advanced applications, this resource emphasizes hydrogen’s indispensability in decarbonizing industries where electrification is difficult, and bioenergy’s continuing contribution to global energy needs.In addition, the book offers detailed chapters on biofuels, bioenergy basics, hydrogen production methods, and the complexities of hydrogen storage and distribution. It investigates strategies for merging hydrogen and bioenergy systems within existing energy grids, the development of e-fuels, and the multifaceted policy, social, and economic challenges surrounding their adoption. Readers will also find a variety of international case studies demonstrating successful implementation, as well as an analysis of future trends and emerging technologies.

    • MXene in Hydrogen Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Pooja Devi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      MXene in Hydrogen Technology: Unleashing the Power of Two-Dimensional Materials for Clean Energy offers a thorough exploration of how MXenes can address major challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cells. Drawing on insights from leading experts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of MXene structures, properties, and their catalytic roles, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking practical knowledge in green hydrogen technologies. Beyond foundational concepts, the book delves into application-specific details including electro-catalytic and photo-catalytic hydrogen generation, material requirements for hydrogen storage, and the integration of MXenes with metal hydrides and fuel cells.Readers gain practical insights through real-world case studies and learn about cutting-edge topics such as life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, environmental impact, and the use of machine learning for material performance prediction. Each chapter systematically details the latest advances, making this volume a unique reference for accelerating progress toward a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future.

    • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
      • English
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      Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions offers a thorough understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities aimed at achieving a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. The book delves into renewable energy integration, fundamentals of energy storage technologies, and hydrogen production and utilization. It systematically covers energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, and the role of energy storage and hydrogen in transportation.The book also explores decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration, policy and regulatory frameworks, economic and environmental impacts, and real-world case studies. Future trends and challenges are also examined, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

    • Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

      • 1st Edition
      • November 7, 2025
      • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 2 more
      • English
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      Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition: Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment provides detailed information on a range of cutting-edge solutions, supporting decarbonization, clean energy production, and energy transition. Sectors covered include chemical and photochemical, cement and concrete, class, pulp and paper, steel and iron-making, fertilizer, clay, methanol, refineries, sugar, and thermal power plants. Technology, regulations, climate impact, and finance are considered for each sector, and throughout the book, emphasis is placed on the industry perspective and expertise, with thorough techno-economic analysis and in-depth discussion of other key considerations such as scale-up, cost reductions, waste, and future possibilities.This book is of interest to engineers, R&D, and other professionals involved in energy transition and decarbonization of industrial processes and plants across a range of industrial sectors, as well as academic researchers, scientists, and advanced students in energy transition, renewable energy, engineering, decarbonization, and sustainability.</...

    • PEM Fuel Cells Performance

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Mehrzad Shams + 1 more
      • English
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      PEM Fuel Cell Performance: Simulation and Optimization by AI introduces innovative methods to enhance the efficiency of PEM fuel cells through computational techniques such as multi-objective optimization, computational fluid dynamics, artificial intelligence, and exergy analysis. This book offers practical solutions, illustrated with examples, case studies, and numerical simulations, aimed at improving the design and optimization of PEM fuel cells and their components. Readers will explore the challenges and potentials of PEM fuel cells across various industries, including transport, power generation, and hydrogen production. The book thoroughly discusses the design, development, testing, and operation of PEM fuel cell systems and components.It also provides foundational knowledge for students, practical examples for researchers, and comprehensive guidance for engineers and practitioners, focusing on aspects like electrodes, gas diffusion layers, flow fields, thermal management, and operating conditions.

    • Green Hydrogen Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Alexandros Arsalis + 8 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Hydrogen Energy Systems explores the vital technologies and methods for generating, storing, and utilizing green hydrogen. By adopting an energy systems approach, the book offers a comprehensive review of green hydrogen systems, integrating principles, configurations, progress, and applications, bolstered by technoeconomic analyses and performance data. Addressing common challenges, it explains processes for developing and constructing basic and advanced green hydrogen systems. The book details the fundamentals of hydrogen technologies, including thermodynamics, kinetics, energy loss mechanisms, and costs.It covers aspects such as heat release, clean water usage in electrolyzers, system configurations, and includes real-world performance data, case studies, hydrogen hubs, safety, and economics.