Sharma S. Membranes for Low Temperature Fuel Cell 2ed 2019

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Membranes for Low Temperature Fuel Cells provides a comprehensive review of novel and state-of-the-art polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) membranes. The author highlights requirements and considerations for a membrane as an integral part of PEMFC and its interactions with other components. It is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in new PEMFC membrane materials and concerned with the development, optimisation and testing of such membranes.Various composite membranes (polymer and non-polymer) are discussed along with analyses of the latest fi ller materials like graphene, ionic liquids, polymeric ionic liquids, nanostructured metal oxides and membrane concepts unfolding in the field of PEMFC. This book provides the latest academic and technical developments in PEMFC membranes with thorough insights into various preparation, characterisation, and testing methods utilised. Factors affecting proton conduction, water adsorption, and transportation behaviour of membranes are also deliberated upon.
Introduction to fuel cells and their membranes
Proton-conduction membranes: Requirements, challenges and materials
Proton-conducting membranes: Preparation methods
Methods used for membrane characterisation
Membranes in single-cell proton-exchange membrane fuel cells and stacks
Future trends in polymer electrolyte membranes