Fuel Cells: Alternative Energy Sources for Stationary, Mobile and Automotive Applications

Abstract

This paper presents a classification and also an overview of fuel cells, including the working principles, the equations of the governing reactions, and the main applications. A brief exposure of thermodynamics and electrochemical theory describe the functioning of the fuel cells. Further, the proton exchange membrane fuel cells assembly, starting with the schematic presentation of the main components, the role of each component in fuel cell, the specific materials and their requested properties, and the way of assembling the components into device will be detailed. In conclusion, the challenges related to reliability and the cost and the targets for future development of the proton exchange membrane fuel cells for mobile and stationary applications will be presented.

Fuel Cells - An Overview of Their Green Value and Readiness Levels

“…To satisfy demand, energy security and influence development for economic prosperity, there is an increased call for ultra-modern green technologies. This urgent need for green energy sources and technologies to combat the negative impacts of fossil fuel globally has led to considerable responsiveness of researchers to develop chemical energy conversion systems known as fuel cells (FC) (30). To this end, this review aims to highlight the fuel cell technologies available and discuss the recent development of the most promising polymer nanocomposites membrane fuel cell as an alternative green source of energy.…”

The Deltah Lab, a New Multidisciplinary European Facility to Support the H2 Distribution & Storage Economy

“…Among different storage systems, chemical energy storage technology represents one of the main explored because it can convert RES surplus electricity into gaseous energy carriers, mainly H 2 and CH 4 , which can be transformed back into electricity, integrated into a power-to-gas system or used as fuel [4][5][6][7]. H 2 can be directly used as a fuel in the stationary sector to provide power and in the mobile sector, using fuel cells [8]. In the mobile sector, H 2 can improve energy efficiency in transport and participates in climate change mitigation [9,10].…”