An Overview of Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Low-Temperature PEM Fuel Cells

Abstract

Successful deployment of manportable, low temperature proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells depends on finding a suitable hydrogen fuel that is easily stored and transported, inexpensive, readily available, safe, and practical for use in light and compact vessels. Because storage of hydrogen as a compressed gas in metal cylinders is inefficient and heavy, many alternative methods to store hydrogen have been investigated. This report lists several technologies for the storage and generation of hydrogen and provides brief descriptions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372504

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Walker Jr.
  • Deryn Chu
  • Rhongzhong Jiang

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuel Oils
  • Fullerenes
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Hydrogen
  • Low Temperature
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Poisoning
  • Rare Earth Elements
  • Storage

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology