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Integrated Bipolar Plate - Gas Diffusion Layer Design For Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, David N. Neff
Integrated Bipolar Plate - Gas Diffusion Layer Design For Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, David N. Neff
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Bipolar plates compose a large portion of the weight and manufacturing costs in fuel cells. Bipolar plates are metal plates that separate each membrane-electrode assembly in a fuel cell stack. They provide structural strength, contain flow channels for fuel transport, and conduct electricity in the fuel cell. Electricity also flows through the gas diffusion layer (GDL) which lies next to the bipolar plate. Because the GDL is separate from the bipolar plate, there is a contact resistance as the electricity flows from one to the other. The scope of this thesis is to research an efficient way of manufacturing a …
Interfacial Modification Of Microcellular Carbon: Influence Of Ceramic And Carbon Nanotube Coatings, Anil Kumar Karumuri
Interfacial Modification Of Microcellular Carbon: Influence Of Ceramic And Carbon Nanotube Coatings, Anil Kumar Karumuri
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Microcellular carbon is an emerging ultra lightweight and efficient thermal management material, which also has great potential as a reinforcement material for selected composites. However, these porous materials exhibit relatively low mechanical properties, and are susceptible to degradation in oxidizing environment. The scope of this research is to investigate surface modification approaches that can address these issues. Two specific objectives were: (1) to develop ceramic coatings to improve the survivability of carbon foams in high temperature applications, and (2) to develop and test modifications that can improve cellular composites involving carbon foam. It was seen that a mixed layer of …
New Formic Acid Fuel Cell Orientations To Reduce The Cost Of Cell Components, John Calvin Holtkamp
New Formic Acid Fuel Cell Orientations To Reduce The Cost Of Cell Components, John Calvin Holtkamp
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Formic acid fuel cells show the potential of outperforming or replacing direct methanol fuel cells. A number of issues need to be overcome in order for fuel cells, specifically formic acid fuel cells, to be seriously considered for use in small electronic devices. One of the largest issues inhibiting the commercial success of fuel cells is the cost of the components. The catalyst and ion-conducting membrane, key components in a fuel cell, are both expensive. With the current amount of costly materials needed to construct a fuel cell, fuel cells will have limited success in becoming mainstream power sources in …