In this chapter, the key role of fuel cells and regenerative fuel cell technologies, in the future energetic scenarios based on renewable sources, is described. The fuel cell technology is reviewed; its working principles are summarized and mathematically described by means of a simple analytical model. It is found that the limits of fuel cell competitiveness can be overcome only through a specific design of its key component materials: the electrolyte and the electrocatalyst. Examples of material design research achivements are reported for both fuel cells and regenerative fuel cells.
Fuel Cell Technology and Materials
DI NOTO, VITO;
2014
Abstract
In this chapter, the key role of fuel cells and regenerative fuel cell technologies, in the future energetic scenarios based on renewable sources, is described. The fuel cell technology is reviewed; its working principles are summarized and mathematically described by means of a simple analytical model. It is found that the limits of fuel cell competitiveness can be overcome only through a specific design of its key component materials: the electrolyte and the electrocatalyst. Examples of material design research achivements are reported for both fuel cells and regenerative fuel cells.
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