1st Edition
Hydrogen Utilization in Fuel Cells
Section I: Introduction to Fuel Cells
1. Fundamentals, Characteristics, and Applications of Fuel Cells
Pabitra Mohan Mahapatra and Achyut Kumar Panda
2. The Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics of Fuel Cells
Ma. Guadalupe López López
3. Fuel Cell Comparison to Conventional Power Generation Technologies
Muhammad Arif, Umair Azhar, Syeda Mojeez Zahra, Muhammad Asim Mushtaq, Shaista Manzoor, Muhammad Sagir, Unaiza Talib, and Safana Haqani
4. Characterization Methods for Fuel Cells Materials and Components
AS Alabi, OM Popoola, and API Popoola
Section II: Fuel Cell Materials
5. Fuel Cell Cathodic Materials and Catalysts
Lukman Ahmed Omeiza, Yathavan Subramanian, Anitha Dhanasekaran, Md. Mosfiqur Rahman, and Abul Kalam Azad
6. Fuel Cell Electrolyte Materials
Muhammad Arif, Umair Azhar, Syeda Mojeez Zahra, Muhammad Asim Mushtaq, Shaista Manzoor, Muhammad Sagir, Sumaira Salam, and Unaiza Talib
Section III: Role of Hydrogen in Fuel Cells and Applications
7. Role of Hydrogen in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Systems
Leila Samiee and Nejat Rahmanian
8. Role of Hydrogen in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Md. Mosfiqur Rahman, Lukman Ahmed Omeiza, Yathavan Subramanian, and Abul Kalam Azad
9. Role of Hydrogen in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Muhammad Arif, Sarwat Yaseen, Mahnoor Ahmed, Safana Haqani, Umair Azhar, Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Muhammad Sagir, and Unaiza Talib
10. Role of Hydrogen in Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
Majid Saidi and Hajar Atashkar
11. Role of Hydrogen in Solid Electrochemical Cell
Menglin Wu and Chengsheng Ni
12. Role of Hydrogen in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Shammya Afroze, Md Sumon Reza, Kairat A. Kuterbekov, and Abul K. Azad
13. Role of Hydrogen in Zinc–Air Fuel Cells
Yathavan Subramanian, Anitha Dhanasekaran, Lukman Ahmed Omeiza, Md. Mosfiqur Rahman, and Abul Kalam Azad
14. Application of Fuel Cells in Transportation
Néstor Velaz‑Acera, David Borge‑Diez, and Enrique Rosales‑Asensio
Biography
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, in 1988. He leads a pioneering research group specializing in fuel processing technology, with a particular focus on the catalytic conversion of both fossil fuels, such as natural gas, and renewable fuels, like bio‑oils derived from lignin, into valuable energy sources. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Rahimpour has specialized in hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, water electrolysis, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and hydrogen production from both renewable sources and fossil fuels. His extensive expertise and innovative research significantly contribute to advancements in hydrogen production and its practical applications.
Mohammad Amin Makarem earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. His research interests include gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design, and green energy.
Parvin Kiani earned a degree in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis.
