Fuel Cells Science and Engineering

INFILTRATIONIntroductionSOFC and Electrochemical FundamentalsCurrent Status of Electrodes; Fabrication Methods of ElectrodesElectrode MaterialsInfiltrationConclusionSEALING TECHNOLOGY FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLSIntroductionSealing TechniquesConclusionPHOSPHORIC ACID, AN ELECTROLYTE FOR FUEL CELLS - TEMPERATURE AND COMPOSITION DEPENDENCE OF VAPOR PRESSURE AND PROTON CONDUCTIVITYIntroductionShort Overview of Basic Properties and Formal ConsiderationsVapor Pressure of Water as a Function of Composition and TemperatureProton Conductivity as a Function of Composition and TemperatureEquilibria between the Polyphosphoric Acid Species and "Composition" of Concentrated Phosphoric AcidConclusionMATERIALS AND COATINGS FOR METALLIC BIPOLAR PLATES IN POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLSIntroductionMetallic Bipolar PlatesDiscussion and PerspectiveNANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS FOR FUEL CELLSIntroductionThe Fuel Cell and Its SystemTriple Phase BoundaryElectrodes to Oxidize HydrogenMembranes to Transport IonsElectrocatalysts to Reduce OxygenCatalyst Supports to Conduct ElectronsFuture Directions2CATALYSIS IN LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLS - AN OVERVIEWIntroductionElectrocatalysis in Fuel CellsElectrocatalyst DegradationNovel Support MaterialsCatalyst Development, Characterization, and In Situ Studies in Fuel CellsCatalysis in Hydrogen Production for Fuel CellsPerspectivePART III: Analytics and DiagnosticsIMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLSIntroductionFundamentalsExperimental ExamplesConclusionPOST-TEST CHARACTERIZATION OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL-CELL STACKSIntroductionStack DissectionConclusion and OutlookIN SITU IMAGING AT LARGE-SCALE FACILITIESIntroductionX-Rays and NeutronsApplication of In Situ 2D MethodsApplication of 3D MethodsConclusionANALYTICS OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLSIntroductionGravimetric PropertiesCaloric PropertiesStructural Information: PorosityMechanical PropertiesConclusionDEGRADATION CAUSED BY DYNAMIC OPERATION AND STARVATION CONDITIONSIntroductionMeasurement TechniquesDynamic Operation at Standard ConditionsStarvation ConditionsMitigationConclusionPART IV: Quality AssuranceQUALITY ASSURANCE FOR CHARACTERIZING LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLSIntroductionTest Procedures/Standardized MeasurementsStandardized Test CellsDegradation and Lifetime InvestigationsDesign of Experiments in the Field of Fuel-Cell ResearchMETHODOLOGIES FOR FUEL CELL PROCESS ENGINEERINGIntroductionVerification Methods in Fuel-Cell Process EngineeringAnalysis Methods in Fuel-Cell Process EngineeringConclusionVolume 2PART V: Modeling and Simulation23 MESSAGES FROM ANALYTICAL MODELING OF FUEL CELLSIntroductionModeling of Catalyst Layer PerformancePolarization Curve of PEMFCs and HT-PEMFCsConclusionSTOCHASTIC MODELING OF FUEL-CELL COMPONENTSMulti-Layer Model for Paper-Type GDLsTime-Series Model for Non-Woven GDLsStochastic Network Model for the Pore PhaseFurther ResultsStructural Characterization of Porous GDLConclusionCOMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC SIMULATION USING SUPERCOMPUTER CALCULATION CAPACITYIntroductionHigh-Performance Computing for Fuel CellsHPC-Based CFD Modeling for Fuel-Cell SystemsCFD-Based DesignConclusion and OutlookMODELING SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS FROM THE MACROSCALE TO THE NANOSCALEIntroductionGoverning Equations of Solid Oxide Fuel CellsMacroscale SOFC ModelingMesoscale SOFC ModelingNanoscale SOFC ModelingConclusionNUMERICAL MODELING OF THE THERMOMECHANICALLY INDUCED STRESS IN SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLSIntroductionChronological Overview of Numerically Performed Thermomechanical Analyses in SOFCsMathematical Formulation of Strain and Stress Within SOFC ComponentsEffect of Geometric Design on the Stress Distribution in SOFCsConclusionMODELING OF MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLSIntroductionSpatially Distributed MCFC ModelElectrode ModelsConclusionHIGH-TEMPERATURE POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL-CELL MODELINGIntroductionCell-Level ModelingStack-Level ModelingPhosphoric Acid as ElectrolyteBasic Modeling of the Polarization CurveConclusion and Future PerspectivesMODELING OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL-CELL COMPONENTSIntroductionPolymer Electrolyte MembraneCatalyst LayersGas Diffusion Layers and Microporous LayersGas Flow ChannelsGas Diffusion Layer-Gas Flow Channel InterfaceBipolar PlatesCoolant FlowModel ValidationConclusionMODELING OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS AND STACKSIntroductionCell-Level Modeling and SimulationStack-Level Modeling and SimulationConclusionPART VI: BALANCE OF PLANT DESIGN AND COMPONENTSPRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGIntroductionBasic EngineeringDetailed EngineeringProcurementConstructionConclusionSYSTEM TECHNOLOGY FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLSSolid Oxide Fuel Cells for Power GenerationOverview of SOFC Power SystemsSubsystem Design for SOFC Power SystemsSOFC Power SystemsDESULFURIZATION FOR FUEL-CELL SYSTEMSIntroduction and MotivationSulfur-Containing Molecules in Crude OilDesulfurization in the Gas PhaseDesulfurization in the Liquid PhaseApplication in Fuel-Cell SystemsConclusionDESIGN CRITERIA AND COMPONENTS FOR FUEL CELL POWERTRAINSIntroductionVehicle RequirementsPotentials and Challenges of Vehicle PowertrainsComponents of Fuel Cell PowertrainsConclusionHYBRIDIZATION FOR FUEL CELLSIntroductionThe Fuel-Cell HybridComponents of a Fuel-Cell HybridHybridization ConceptsTechnical OverviewSystems AnalysisConclusionPART VII: Systems Verification and Market IntroductionOFF-GRID POWER SUPPLY AND PREMIUM POWER GENERATIONIntroductionPremium Power Market OverviewOff-GridPortable ApplicationsDiscussionDEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND MARKET INTRODUCTIONIntroductionWhy Demonstration?Transportation DemonstrationsStationary Power and Early Market ApplicationsPART VIII: Knowledge Distribution and Public AwarenessA SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION: THE IEA HIA AND ITS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2009-2015IntroductionThe IEA HIA Strategic Framework: OverviewThe Work Program: Issues and ApproachesIEA HIA: the Past as PrologThe 2009-2015 IEA HIA Work Program TimelineConclusion and Final RemarksOVERVIEW OF FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES WORLDWIDEIntroductionInternational LevelEuropean LevelNational LevelRegional LevelPartnerships, Initiatives, and Networks with a Specific AgendaConclusionCONTRIBUTIONS FOR EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESSIntroductionInformation for Interested LaypeopleEducation for School Students and University StudentsElectrolyzers and Fuel Cells in Education and TrainingTraining and Qualification for Trade and IndustryEducation and Training in the Scientific ArenaClarification Assistance in the Political ArenaAnalysis of Public AwarenessConclusion

to 2008. Dr. Emonts has published extensively in the field of Fuel Cells.