The role of the fuel in the operation, performance and degradation of fuel cells

D. J.L. Brett*, E. Agante, N. P. Brandon, E. Brightman, R. J.C. Brown, M. Manage, Iain Staffell

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Abstract

This chapter examines the role of the fuel in the operation, performance and degradation of fuel cells. The range of fuels that are of relevance to fuel cells are discussed and the performance from a thermodynamic perspective is analysed. As a route to hydrogen, various fuel processing options are considered along with an overview of the major storage techniques. Issues associated with alternative fuels are covered along with the deleterious properties of fuels and their impurities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctional Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications
EditorsJohn A. Kilner, Stephen J. Skinner, Stuart J.C. Irvine, Peter P. Edwards
Chapter9
Pages249-278
Number of pages30
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2012

Keywords

  • AFC
  • biogas
  • coke formation
  • degradation
  • fuel
  • fuel cell
  • hydrogen
  • MCFC
  • methane
  • methanol
  • PAFC
  • particulates
  • PEFC
  • SOFC
  • sulphur poisoning

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