Impact of Nafion (copyright) Fuel Cell Membrane Thickness on In Situ and Room Temperature Internal Structure Durability at Operating Temperatures above 100 degrees C Characterized using XRD

Abstract

As the U.S. Army develops the next generation of combat vehicles, the electrical power required to operate these vehicles is projected to increase substantially. These vehicles will be asked to perform additional mission roles, such as silent watch and export power, and incorporate power intensive equipment such as next-generation sensors and jamming devices. High power density systems are required to provide this additional power while still fitting into the current vehicle space claim. The Army recognizes fuel cells as a potential solution as they have high power densities and are more efficient than comparable internal combustion (IC) engines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 2020
Accession Number
AD1100267

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  • Theodore E. Burye

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

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  • Engineered Resilient Systems

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  • Alcohol Fuels
  • Cells
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Composite Materials
  • Crystal Structure
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diffraction
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Energy
  • Films
  • Fuel Cells
  • Governments
  • Grain Size
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Scattering
  • Structural Properties
  • Transition Temperature
  • United States Government
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

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