Grand Challenges in Fuel Cells: Materials Issues at all Length Scales

Marques, F.M.B.

doi:10.3389/fenrg.2013.00005

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“…ALD has been widely utilized for atomic scale modification of the composition, and morphology of the electrodes, electrolytes and electrode/electrolyte interface, to solve some underlaying issues in the fuel cell technology, such as low ionic conductivity of electrolyte, low redox kinetics and durability of electrodes over long‐term cycling. [ 230 ] In this section, we summarize the representative reports on engineering high performance novel fuel cell components via the ALD technique, while focusing on solving the above‐mentioned issues. The role of ALD technique in the performance enhancement of fuel cells is briefly elaborated.…”

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Recent Advances in Materials Design Using Atomic Layer Deposition for Energy Applications

Gupta

Hossain

Riaz

et al. 2021

Adv Funct Materials

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The design and development of materials at the nanoscale has enabled efficient, cutting‐edge renewable energy storage, and conversion devices such as solar cells, water splitting, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. In addition to creating new materials, the ability to refine the structure and interface properties holds the key to achieving superior performance and durability of these devices. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) has become an important tool for nanofabrication as it allows the deposition of pin‐hole‐free films with atomic‐level thickness and composition control over high aspect ratio surfaces. ALD is successfully used to fabricate devices for renewable energy storage and conversion, for example, to deposit absorber materials, passivation layers, selective contacts, catalyst films, protection barriers, etc. In this review article, recent advances enabled by ALD in designing materials for high‐performance solar cells, catalytic energy conversion systems, batteries, and fuel cells, are summarized. The critical issues impeding the performance and durability of these devices are introduced and then the role of ALD in addressing them is discussed. Finally, the challenges in the implementation of ALD technique for nanofabrication on industrial scale are highlighted and a perspective on potential solutions is provided.

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Section: Ald In Fuel Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Materials Design Using Atomic Layer Deposition for Energy Applications

Gupta

Hossain

Riaz

et al. 2021

Adv Funct Materials

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“…In terms of fuel cell technology, although the choice and design of electrolyte and electrode materials are crucial and still a significant challenge for the cell performance, however, complementary materials such as bipolar plates, cell interconnection, sealing and catalysts also play a key role in the cell operability, where their expected life-time, cost and mass production are still a major challenge and yet to be solved with reduction in operational cost cycle for the practical application of this technology as a mature energy conversion technology [231].…”

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Current State and Future Prospects for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

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Electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems such as electrochemical capacitors, batteries and fuel cells are considered as the most important technologies proposing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to address rapidly growing global energy demands and environmental concerns. Their commercial applications individually or in combination of two or more devices are based on their distinguishing properties e.g., energy/power densities, cyclability and efficiencies. In this review article, we have discussed some of the major electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems and encapsulated their technological advancement in recent years. Fundamental working principles and material compositions of various components such as electrodes and electrolytes have also been discussed. Furthermore, future challenges and perspectives for the applications of these technologies are discussed.

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Tuning the functionality of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for fuel cells and hydrogen storage applications

Wong

Sudarsono

et al. 2023

J Mater Sci

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Grand Challenges in Fuel Cells: Materials Issues at all Length Scales

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Recent Advances in Materials Design Using Atomic Layer Deposition for Energy Applications

Recent Advances in Materials Design Using Atomic Layer Deposition for Energy Applications

Current State and Future Prospects for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

Tuning the functionality of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for fuel cells and hydrogen storage applications

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