fuel cell – TechConnect Briefs

Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in Long-haul Passenger Aircraft Transportation

Gobina E., Robert Gordon University, UK

Aviation is a major greenhouse gas contributor responsible for around 3.2% of global CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. That corresponds to over than 1 billion metric tons of carbon (A metric ton is a little [...]

High surface area metal electrode

Liu W., Molecule Works Inc., US

Electrodes are one of essential components in electro-chemical energy conversion devices used for energy storage and generation. In this presentation, micro- and nano-engineered electrodes made of metallic backbones will be introduced. The electrode comprises a [...]

Improving Hybrid Efficiency and Flexibility by Integrating Thermal Energy Storage into the Fuel Cell System

Tucker D., Harun N.F., Zaccaria V., Shadle L., National Energy Technology Laboratory, US

Power plants must be flexible in operation to meet changing load requirements throughout the day while ensuring economic feasibility. As renewable energy systems penetrate the market producing inconsistent power, the primary concern of power plants [...]

Computational study of structural dependence of catalytic properties of Pt-Ru nanoalloy catalysts

Prasai B., Petkov V., Central Michigan University, US

Metal nanoparticles (NPs), composed of single-type metals and multiple-type metals, have attracted a great deal of interest in the research community since such NPs are key components in many useful applications such as catalytic, magnetic [...]

Electrocatalytic activity of core-shell carbon-metal nanocomposites derived from carbon dioxide

Lee J.W., Zhang J., Kim Y., Byeon A., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KR

The polymer electrolyte fuel cells(PEFCs) have demonstrated one of promising devices to convert chemical energy of fuels with high energy efficiency, high power density, and low environment impact. Despite wide applications in many areas, the [...]

Comparison of Electrocatalytic Activity of poly(p-aminophenol) Film Supported Au-M (M= Pt, Cu and Ag) Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Oxidation of Sodium Borohydride

Karabi̇beroğlu Ş., Dursun Z., Ege University, TR

In this study, a poly (p-aminophenol) film (PPAP) and bimetallic nanoparticles modified polymer film electrodes (GCE), Au-Pt/PPAP/GCE, Au-Ag/PPAP/GCE, Au-Cu/PPAP/GCE were prepared by electrochemical techniques. The modified electrode surfaces were characterized using atomic force spectroscopy, scanning [...]

Electrochemical Oxidation of Ammonia Borane on Au-Ag nanoparticles Modified Poly (p-aminophenol) film Glassy Carbon Electrode

Karabi̇beroğlu Ş., Dursun Z., Ege University, TR

In this study, poly (p-aminophenol) film glassy carbon electrode (PPAP/GCE) was prepared by electrochemical polymerization and then Au-Ag nanoparticles created by electrochemical reduction from their solutions on the PPAP/GCE surface by cyclic voltammetry. The surface [...]

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