Fuel Cells: Selected Entries From The Encyclopedia Of Sustainability Science And Technology
by Klaus-Dieter Kreuer /
2012 / English / PDF
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The expected end of the “oil age” will lead to increasing focus and
reliance on alternative energy conversion devices, among which fuel
cells have the potential to play an important role. Not only
can phosphoric acid and solid oxide fuel cells already efficiently
convert today’s fossil fuels, including methane, into electricity,
but other types of fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte membrane
fuel cells, have the potential to become the cornerstones of a
possible future hydrogen economy.
The expected end of the “oil age” will lead to increasing focus and
reliance on alternative energy conversion devices, among which fuel
cells have the potential to play an important role. Not only
can phosphoric acid and solid oxide fuel cells already efficiently
convert today’s fossil fuels, including methane, into electricity,
but other types of fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte membrane
fuel cells, have the potential to become the cornerstones of a
possible future hydrogen economy.
Featuring 21 peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of
Sustainability Science and Technology, Fuel Cells offers concise
yet comprehensive coverage of the current state of research and
identifies key areas for future investigation.
Internationally renowned specialists provide authoritative
introductions to a wide variety of fuel cell types, and discuss
materials, components, and systems for these technologies. The
entries also cover sustainability and marketing considerations,
including comparisons of fuel cells with alternative technologies.
Featuring 21 peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of
Sustainability Science and Technology, Fuel Cells offers concise
yet comprehensive coverage of the current state of research and
identifies key areas for future investigation.
Internationally renowned specialists provide authoritative
introductions to a wide variety of fuel cell types, and discuss
materials, components, and systems for these technologies. The
entries also cover sustainability and marketing considerations,
including comparisons of fuel cells with alternative technologies.
