Hydrogen Utilization in Fuel Cells - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1032466154 ISBN 13: 9781032466156

Publisher: CRC Press, 2024

Synopsis

Hydrogen Utilization in Fuel Cells introduces the fundamentals, characteristics, and applications of fuel cells, materials used, the role of hydrogen in different fuel cell types, and applications of fuel cells in transportation and small portable and stationary power systems.

• Introduces the electrochemistry and thermodynamics of fuel cells
• Provides an overview of fuel cells materials
• Discusses applications of fuel cells in transportation and energy systems
• Describes the role of hydrogen in various fuel cells
• Details the kinetics, performance, stability, and environmental challenges of fuel cells

Part of the multivolume Handbook of Hydrogen Production and Applications, this stand-alone book guides researchers and academics in chemical, environmental, energy, and related areas of engineering interested in development and implementation of hydrogen production technologies.

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About the Author

Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, in 1988. He leads a pioneering research group specializing in fuel processing technology, with a particular focus on the catalytic conversion of both fossil fuels, such as natural gas, and renewable fuels, like bio‑oils derived from lignin, into valuable energy sources. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Rahimpour has specialized in hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, water electrolysis, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and hydrogen production from both renewable sources and fossil fuels. His extensive expertise and innovative research significantly contribute to advancements in hydrogen production and its practical applications.

Mohammad Amin Makarem earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. His research interests include gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design, and green energy.

Parvin Kiani earned a degree in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032466154
• ISBN 13: 9781032466156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Rahimpour Mohammad Reza, Makarem Mohammad Amin, Kiani Parvin