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four volume set brings together for the first
time in a single reference work the fundamentals,
principles and the current state-of-the-art
in fuel cells. Its publication reflects the
increasing importance of this field and the
rapidly growing rate of research into alternative,
clean sources of energy. |
| With
internationally renowned Editors, International
Advisory Board members, and Contributors from
industry and academia, it guides the reader
from the foundations and fundamental principles
through to the latest technology and cutting-edge
applications, ensuring a logical, consistent
approach to the subject. |
The
Handbook is divided into three main themes,
covered in four volumes:
• Volume 1: "Fundamentals and Survey
of Systems"
• Volume 2: "Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis"
• Volumes 3 and 4: "Fuel Cell Technology
and Applications" |
| Volume
1, "Fundamentals and Survey of Systems",
provides the necessary background information
on fuel cells, including the fundamental principles
such as the thermodyamics and kinetics of
fuel cell reactions, mass and heat transfer
in fuel cells, and an overview of the key
principles of the most important types of
fuel cell, and their related systems and applications. |
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2, "Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis",
is concerned with the most important basic
phenomenon of fuel cell electrodes, electrocatalysis.
It includes an introduction to the topic,
and a detailed account of the theory. A number
of the key practical methods used to study
this phenomenon are discussed, as are a number
of the key surface reactions. Finally, a number
of other related topics associated with energy
conversion are presented. |
| Volumes
3 and 4, "Fuel Cell Technology and Applications"
open with an overview of a range of sustainable
energy supplies for fuel cell development.
The key issue of fuel storage is considered
in detail, before a detailed discussion of
the most important types of fuel cells and
their applications is presented. Among these,
polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell systems,
alkaline fuel cell modules and systems, phosphoric
acid fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells,
molten carbonate fuel cells and solid oxide
fuel cells are covered in depth. The use of
fuel cells in a range of systems is then considered,
including portable systems, propulsion systems
and electric utility systems. In addition
to domestic and industrial systems, use of
fuel cells in special environments such as
the space-shuttle and in submarines is addressed.
Finally, Volume 4 closes with a discussion
of the future prospects of fuel cell systems. |
| Comprising
approximately 2500 pages, and including 170
articles by more than 200 contributors, "The
Handbook of Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Technology
and Applications", will be an invaluable
source of reference for all those working
directly in this important and dynamic field,
for electrochemists, and for scientists, engineers
and policy-makers involved in the quest for
clean and sustainable energy sources. |
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