Advances in Alkaline Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2022) | Viewed by 3264
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I invite you to submit your research in this Special Issue of Energies on “Advances in Alkaline Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells”.
Energy is fundamental to the growth and advancement of human civilization, and over the years its demand has skyrocketed due to the technological advancement and population explosion, putting extreme pressure on fossil fuels. Sustaining the energy demands without causing environmental deterioration is central to the current research and development goals. Alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) have recently become highly desirable environmentally friendly and green energy-conversion devices. Our fundamental understanding of AEMFC operation has enabled unprecedentedly high energy densities, making these devices adequate for transportation and standalone electricity generation. Additionally, AEMFCs do not require expensive noble metal catalysts, making them greatly affordable.
This Special Issue will focus on showcasing the innovative and impactful research in addressing pressing issues in the various aspects of AEMFC research and development, spanning from electrocatalysts to modeling. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:
- Electrocatalysts;
- High-performance anion exchange membranes;
- Membrane electrode assembly optimization and engineering;
- Ionomers for cathode and anode;
- Advanced diagnostic methods;
- MEA flooding management;
- Cell component design;
- In situ analysis and measurement;
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy;
- Testing protocols;
- Modelling and simulations.
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- Fuel cell
- membrane
- electrocatalyst
- oxygen reduction reaction
- membrane electrode assembly
- membrane flooding
- ionomers
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
