A Lightweight Solid Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell with Stack Power Density of 3kW/lb (7 kW/kg)

Abstract

The objectives of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell project are: I) Investigations of physico-chemical properties of various solid polymer electrolyte electrode kinetics at pt/solid polymer electrolyte interfaces. II) Optimization of low and high Pt-loading gas diffusion electrode conditions, structures, membrane bonding to obtain most effective electrocatalyst membrane interface and hence attain maximum fuel cell performance. III) Mathematical modeling of electrochemical, mass transfer and heat generation characteristics associated with cell operation to optimize fuel cell thermal and water management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA211542

Entities

People

  • A. J. Appleby

Organizations

  • Texas Engineering Experiment Station

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysts
  • Cells
  • Chemical Properties
  • Current Density
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrodeposition
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Pressure
  • Mass Transfer
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Patents
  • Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics