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Contents

Preface .......................................... ix

Chapter 1. Introduction to Hydrogen Technology ............. 1
1.1. Hydrogen as an energy vector ......................... 2
1.1.1. Production methods ............................ 7
1.1.2. Storage technologies ............................ 9
1.1.3. Distribution networks and associated risks ............... 10
1.1.4. Advantages and challenges to raise ................... 11
1.2. Types of fuel cell ................................ 12
1.2.1. The different fuel cell technologies ................... 13
1.2.2. Fuel cell and their applications ...................... 32
1.2.3. Advantages and issues to improve .................... 34
1.3. The proton-exchange membrane fuel cell .................. 35
1.3.1. The basic structure of the PEMFC .................... 37
1.3.2. PEMFC design and configuration .................... 45
1.3.3. Operation and aging problem ....................... 47
1.3.4. The fuel cell and its technical system
entourage technique ................................ 48
1.4. Conclusion .................................... 50
1.5. Questions ..................................... 51

Chapter 2. Charge Transfer Phenomena ................... 53
2.1. Introduction .................................... 53
2.2. Thermodynamics and chemistry of
the PEM fuel cell ................................... 54
2.2.1. The base reaction .............................. 54
2.2.2. Heat reaction ................................. 54
2.2.3. Electrical work ............................... 55