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Marine Fuel Cell Technology: Latest Advances and Prospects
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Marine Fuel Cell Technology: Latest Advances and Prospects

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 922

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Daan Cui

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Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Interests: marine fuel cell technology; metal energy storage battery; high-efficiency electrolysis of water vapor to produce hydrogen
Prof. Dr. Yulong Ji

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Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Interests: hydrogen powerd ship; thermal management; energy management
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Dear Colleagues,

Marine fuel cell technology has emerged as a promising solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in the maritime industry, which is facing increasing pressure to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable operations.

Recent research has focused on the development of high-efficiency fuel cells, advanced catalysts, and optimized system designs, as well as the integration of fuel cells with other renewable energy sources and energy storage systems to achieve more efficient and sustainable marine operations.

This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances and prospects in marine fuel cell technology, covering fundamental research, technological developments, and practical applications, to facilitate the understanding and development of this emerging field.

We request original research papers, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of marine fuel cell technology, including but not limited to fuel cell system design and optimization, fuel cell materials and catalysts, system integration and testing, and life cycle assessment.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Daan Cui
Prof. Dr. Yulong Ji
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • design and optimization of maritime fuel cell system
  • impact of the marine environment on marine fuel cells
  • fuel cell materials and catalysts
  • fuel cell system integration and testing
  • life cycle assessment
  • energy management
  • PEMFC
  • SOFC

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RUL Prediction for Lithium Battery Systems in Fuel Cell Ships Based on Adaptive Modal Enhancement Networks
by Yifan Liu, Huabiao Jin, Xiangguo Yang, Telu Tang, Jiaxin Luo, Lei Han, Junting Lang and Weixin Zhao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(2), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13020296 - 5 Feb 2025
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With the widespread application of fuel cell technology in the fields of transportation and energy, Battery Management Systems (BMSs) have become one of the key technologies for ensuring system stability and extending battery lifespan. As an auxiliary power source in fuel cell systems, [...] Read more.
With the widespread application of fuel cell technology in the fields of transportation and energy, Battery Management Systems (BMSs) have become one of the key technologies for ensuring system stability and extending battery lifespan. As an auxiliary power source in fuel cell systems, the prediction of the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of fuel cell ships. However, due to the complex degradation mechanisms of lithium batteries and the actual noisy operating conditions, particularly capacity regeneration noise, accurate RUL prediction remains a challenge. To address this issue, this paper proposes a lithium battery RUL prediction method based on an Adaptive Modal Enhancement Network (RIME-VMD-SEInformer). By incorporating an improved Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) technique, the RIME algorithm is used to optimize decomposition parameters for the adaptive extraction of key modes from the signal. The Squeeze-and-Excitation Networks (SEAttention) module is employed to enhance the accuracy of feature extraction, and the sparse attention mechanism of Informer is utilized to efficiently model long-term dependencies in time series. This results in a comprehensive prediction framework that spans signal decomposition, feature enhancement, and time-series modeling. The method is validated on several public datasets, and the results demonstrate that each component of the RIME-VMD-SEInformer framework is both necessary and justifiable, leading to improved performance. The model outperforms the state-of-the-art models, with a MAPE of only 0.00837 on the B0005 dataset, representing a 59.96% reduction compared to other algorithms, showcasing outstanding prediction performance. Full article
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Research Progress of Fuel Cell Technology in Marine Applications: A Review
by Zheng Zhang, Xiangxiang Zheng, Daan Cui, Min Yang, Mojie Cheng and Yulong Ji
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(4), 721; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13040721 - 3 Apr 2025
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With the increasing severity of global environmental issues and the pressure from the strict pollutant emission regulations proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the shipping industry is seeking new types of marine power systems that can replace traditional propulsion systems. Marine fuel [...] Read more.
With the increasing severity of global environmental issues and the pressure from the strict pollutant emission regulations proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the shipping industry is seeking new types of marine power systems that can replace traditional propulsion systems. Marine fuel cells, as an emerging energy technology, only emit water vapor or a small amount of carbon dioxide during operation, and have received widespread attention in recent years. However, research on their application in the shipping industry is relatively limited. Therefore, this paper collects relevant reports and literature on the use of fuel cells on ships over the past few decades, and conducts a thorough study of typical fuel cell-powered vessels. It summarizes and proposes current design schemes and optimization measures for marine fuel cell power systems, providing directions for further improving battery performance, reducing carbon emissions, and minimizing environmental pollution. Additionally, this paper compares and analyzes marine fuel cells with those used in automotive, aviation, and locomotive applications, offering insights and guidance for the development of marine fuel cells. Although hydrogen fuel cell technology has made significant progress in recent years, issues still exist regarding hydrogen production, storage, and related safety and standardization concerns. In terms of comprehensive performance and economics, it still cannot effectively compete with traditional internal combustion engines. However, with the continued rapid development of fuel cell technology, marine fuel cells are expected to become a key driver for promoting green shipping and achieving carbon neutrality goals. Full article
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