Developing an experimental functional map of polymer electrolyte fuel cell operation
Lead Research Organisation:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Department Name: Chemical Engineering
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Daniel Brett (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Ang S
(2010)
A multi-objective optimisation model for a general polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system
in Journal of Power Sources
Ang S.M.C.
(2011)
Optimal design of fuel cell systems
in Fuel Cell Efficiency
Bharath V
(2017)
Alkaline anion exchange membrane degradation as a function of humidity measured using the quartz crystal microbalance
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Bharath V
(2016)
Measurement of water uptake in thin-film Nafion and anion alkaline exchange membranes using the quartz crystal microbalance
in Journal of Membrane Science
Bharath V
(2017)
Effect of humidity on the interaction of CO2 with alkaline anion exchange membranes probed using the quartz crystal microbalance
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Brett DJ
(2010)
What happens inside a fuel cell? Developing an experimental functional map of fuel cell performance.
in Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry
Dedigama I
(2015)
An Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Study and Two Phase Flow Analysis of the Anode of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolyser
in ECS Transactions
Dedigama I
(2014)
Current density mapping and optical flow visualisation of a polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyser
in Journal of Power Sources
Dedigama I
(2014)
In situ diagnostic techniques for characterisation of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers - Flow visualisation and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
| Description | This project has pushed back the boundaries of what we know about how fuel cells operate. We have developed a range of novel diagnostic techniques that allow us to 'look inside' and 'see' what is happening in these complex devices. This has allowed us to develop new ways of operating fuel cells that give longer life and better performance. |
| Exploitation Route | As a consequence of this project, Intelligent Energy (the UK's leading fuel cell hardware manufacturer) is currently using techniques developed in the project to understand the role of water in fuel cell operation. We have published extensively and the broader scientific community is adopting our methods. |
| Sectors | Energy Transport |
| URL | http://www.ucl.ac.uk/electrochemical-innovation-lab |
| Description | As a consequence of this project, Intelligent Energy (the UK's leading fuel cell hardware manufacturer) is currently using techniques developed in the project to understand the role of water in fuel cell operation. We have published extensively and the broader scientific community is adopting our methods. Techniques developed can be used on-board card powered by fuel cells to make for better performance and durability |
| First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Company Name | Amalyst |
| Description | Amalyst has developed an electrode catalyst for use in fuel cells that does not rely on platinum, as current technology does. |
| Year Established | 2012 |
| Impact | Development of a fuel cell catalyst as a replacement for platinum that is <40% the cost. |
| Website | http://www.amalyst.com |