Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells : Characterization, Design, and Electrocatalysis

Fatih (Full Professor and Head of the Sen Research Group Sen

ISBN 10: 0128217138 / ISBN 13: 9780128217139

Published by Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Aug 2021, 2021

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Neuware - Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells explains nanomaterials and nanocomposites as well as the characterization, manufacturing, and design of alcohol fuel cell applications. The advantages of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) are significant for reliable and long-lasting portable power sources used in devices such as mobile phones and computers. Even though substantial improvements have been made in DAFC systems over the last decade, more effort is needed to commercialize DAFCs by producing durable, low-cost, and smaller-sized devices. Nanomaterials have an important role to play in achieving this aim.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells : Characterization, Design, and Electrocatalysis
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Aug 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128217138
• ISBN 13: 9780128217139
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 191H x 0D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1160 grams

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Synopsis

Nanomaterials for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells explains nanomaterials and nanocomposites as well as the characterization, manufacturing, and design of alcohol fuel cell applications. The advantages of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) are significant for reliable and long-lasting portable power sources used in devices such as mobile phones and computers. Even though substantial improvements have been made in DAFC systems over the last decade, more effort is needed to commercialize DAFCs by producing durable, low-cost, and smaller-sized devices. Nanomaterials have an important role to play in achieving this aim.

The use of nanotechnology in DAFCs is vital due to their role in the synthesis of nanocatalysts within the manufacturing process. Lately, nanocatalysts containing carbon such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanocoils have also attracted much attention. When compared to traditional materials, carbon-based materials have unique advantages, such as high corrosion resistance, better electrical conductivity, and less catalyst poisoning. This book also covers different aspects of nanocomposites fabrication, including their preparation, design, and characterization techniques for their fuel cell applications.

This book is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers, energy scientists, and electrochemists who are seeking to improve their understanding of how nanomaterials are being used to enhance the efficiency and lower the cost of DAFCs.

• Shows how nanomaterials are being used for the design and manufacture of DAFCs
• Explores how nanotechnology is being used to enhance the synthesis and catalysis processes to create the next generation of fuel cells
• Assesses the major challenges of producing nanomaterial-based DAFCs on an industrial scale

About the Author

Fatih Şen is a Full Professor and Head of the Şen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Art, Dumlupinar University, Turkey. Dr Şen’s research focuses on energy and sensor applications of nanomaterials. This is his second book for Elsevier, following 'Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage Applications', which was published in 2020.