Premium
Spatially resolved diagnostic methods for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: a review
Author(s) -
Kalyvas Christos,
Kucernak Anthony,
Brett Dan,
Hinds Gareth,
Atkins Steve,
Brandon Nigel
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
wiley interdisciplinary reviews: energy and environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.158
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2041-840X
pISSN - 2041-8396
DOI - 10.1002/wene.86
Subject(s) - fuel cells , hydrogen fuel , selection (genetic algorithm) , electrolyte , computer science , range (aeronautics) , electrochemical cell , proton exchange membrane fuel cell , process engineering , materials science , engineering , chemical engineering , chemistry , artificial intelligence , electrode , composite material
This review discusses the range of diagnostic techniques reported in the literature for spatially resolved studies of operating fuel cells. In situ diagnostic techniques continue to reveal more about the working of fuel cells and in so doing allow for improved cell hardware design, materials selection, and choice of operating conditions to realize advanced electrochemical performance and longevity. These techniques also allow us to scrutinize the validity of conventional bulk electrical measurements and develop detailed models of fuel cell operation. This article is categorized under: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen > Science and Materials