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Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cells

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  • © 2009

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Editors:
  1. S. M. Javaid Zaidi

    1. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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  2. Takeshi Matsuura

    1. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

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  • Offers one of the most comprehensive reviews written by a large number of experts in the field of development of polymeric membranes for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)
  • Fuel cells is a very timely area, and the concentration on membranes will make the book particularly unique
  • The topic will appeal to a wide range of audiences, both in industry and academics
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Fuel Cell Fundamentals

    • S. M. Javaid Zaidi, M. Abdur Rauf
    Pages 1-6

  3. Research Trends in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for PEMFC

    • S. M. Javaid Zaidi
    Pages 7-25

  4. Fuel Cell Technology Review

    • A. F. Ismail, R. Naim, N. A. Zubir
    Pages 27-49

  5. Development of Sulfonated Poly(ether-ether ketone)s for PEMFC and DMFC

    • Dae Sik Kim, Michael D. Guiver
    Pages 51-86

  6. Fuel Cell Membranes by Radiation-Induced Graft Copolymerization: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Directions

    • Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef
    Pages 87-114

  7. Design and Development of Highly Sulfonated Polymers as Proton Exchange Membranes for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications

    • Thuy D. Dang, Zongwu Bai, Mitra Yoonessi
    Pages 115-157

  8. Polymer Composites for High-Temperature Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

    • Xiuling Zhu, Yuxiu Liu, Lei Zhu
    Pages 159-184

  9. Blend Concepts for Fuel Cell Membranes

    • Jochen Kerres
    Pages 1-37

  10. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Fuel Cell Polymeric Membranes: Structure—Property Relationships

    • Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, S. M. Javaid Zaidi
    Pages 235-252

  11. Organic-Inorganic Membranes for Fuel Cell Application

    • Suzana Pereira Nunes
    Pages 1-12

  12. Membrane and MEA Development in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

    • Panagiotis Trogadas, Vijay Ramani
    Pages 253-280

  13. Carbon-Filled Polymer Blends for PEM Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates

    • Leon L. Shaw
    Pages 281-305

  14. Critical Issues in the Commercialization of DMFC and Role of Membranes

    • Hyuk Chang, Haekyoung Kim, Yeong Suk Choi, Wonmok Lee
    Pages 307-339

  15. Modified Nafion as the Membrane Material for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

    • Jun Lin, Ryszard Wycisk, Peter N. Pintauro
    Pages 341-359

  16. Methanol Permeation Through Proton Exchange Membranes of DMFCs

    • M. Bello, S. M. Javaid Zaidi, S. U. Rahman
    Pages 361-384

  17. Systematic Design of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells Using a Pore-Filling Membrane Concept

    • Takeo Yamaguchi
    Pages 385-399

  18. Research and Development on Polymeric Membranes for Fuel Cells: An Overview

    • Dipak Rana, Takeshi Matsuura, S. M. Javaid Zaidi
    Pages 401-420

  19. Back Matter

    Pages 421-431
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From the late-1960’s, perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSAs) ionomers have dominated the PEM fuel cell industry as the membrane material of choice. The “gold standard’ amongst the many variations that exist today has been, and to a great extent still is, DuPont’s Nafion® family of materials. However, there is significant concern in the industry that these materials will not meet the cost, performance, and durability requirementsnecessary to drive commercialization in key market segments – es- cially automotive. Indeed, Honda has already put fuel cell vehicles in the hands of real end users that have home-grown fuel cell stack technology incorporating hydrocarbon-based ionomers. “Polymer Membranes in Fuel Cells” takes an in-depth look at the new chem- tries and membrane technologies that have been developed over the years to address the concerns associated with the materials currently in use. Unlike the PFSAs, which were originally developed for the chlor-alkali industry, the more recent hydrocarbon and composite materials have been developed to meet the specific requirements of PEM Fuel Cells. Having said this, most of the work has been based on derivatives of known polymers, such as poly(ether-ether ketones), to ensure that the critical requirement of low cost is met. More aggressive operational requi- ments have also spurred the development on new materials; for example, the need for operation at higher temperature under low relative humidity has spawned the creation of a plethora of new polymers with potential application in PEM Fuel Cells.

Editors and Affiliations

  • King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

    S. M. Javaid Zaidi

  • University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

    Takeshi Matsuura

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