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
Dedigama I.
(2014)
An experimentally validated steady state polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyser model
in International Journal of Electrochemical Science
El-Kharouf A
(2012)
Ex-situ characterisation of gas diffusion layers for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
in Journal of Power Sources
Engebretsen E
(2017)
Electrochemical pressure impedance spectroscopy applied to the study of polymer electrolyte fuel cells
in Electrochemistry Communications
Engebretsen E
(2016)
Electro-thermal impedance spectroscopy applied to an open-cathode polymer electrolyte fuel cell
in Journal of Power Sources
Kalyvas C
(2013)
Spatially resolved diagnostic methods for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: a review
in WIREs Energy and Environment
Mason T
(2013)
A study of the effect of compression on the performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cells using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and dimensional change analysis
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Mason T
(2012)
Effect of clamping pressure on ohmic resistance and compression of gas diffusion layers for polymer electrolyte fuel cells
in Journal of Power Sources
Meyer Q
(2015)
System-level electro-thermal optimisation of air-cooled open-cathode polymer electrolyte fuel cells: Air blower parasitic load and schemes for dynamic operation
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Millichamp J
(2015)
Mechanisms and effects of mechanical compression and dimensional change in polymer electrolyte fuel cells - A review
in Journal of Power Sources
Noorkami M
(2014)
Effect of temperature uncertainty on polymer electrolyte fuel cell performance
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 |