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
Noorkami M
(2014)
Effect of temperature uncertainty on polymer electrolyte fuel cell performance
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
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
Obeisun O
(2017)
Ex-situ characterisation of water droplet dynamics on the surface of a fuel cell gas diffusion layer through wettability analysis and thermal characterisation
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Shearing P
(2013)
Towards intelligent engineering of SOFC electrodes: a review of advanced microstructural characterisation techniques
in International Materials Reviews
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
Millichamp J
(2015)
Mechanisms and effects of mechanical compression and dimensional change in polymer electrolyte fuel cells - A review
in Journal of Power Sources
Engebretsen E
(2016)
Electro-thermal impedance spectroscopy applied to an open-cathode polymer electrolyte fuel cell
in Journal of Power Sources
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
Ang S
(2010)
A multi-objective optimisation model for a general polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system
in Journal of Power Sources
Dedigama I
(2014)
Current density mapping and optical flow visualisation of a polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyser
in Journal of Power Sources
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 |