Development of Novel Materials for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

As the world continues to strive for renewable and sustainable media of energy generation to curb issues pertaining to climate change, fuel cells are considered one of the most pragmatic energy-converting devices that can make this target a reality. Fuel cells, by definition, are energy-converting devices that produce electricity via electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The byproducts of this are water and heat, hence making the process environmentally friendly. Energy-converting devices are suitable for stationary, portable and transport applications. The commercialisation of this technology has been a major challenge due to factors associated with the cost of the various components in the cell. Materials for the development of the bipolar plate coupled with the membrane have been a key concern of the research community due to the overall effect of these components on the entire fuel cell cost.

This Special Issue therefore invites novel contributions in terms of material characterization ideal for the development of various components in the fuel cells. The Special Issue will consider outcomes of theoretical and experimental results in this ground-breaking research area. Research and review articles are therefore invited in this Special Issue to meet the growing demand for the development of novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly but less expensive fuel cells for automotive and stationary applications.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Guest Editor

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