Nanostructured Materials for Fuel Cells
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2020) | Viewed by 512
Special Issue Editor
Interests: green energy production and storage using conducting polymers and composites; electrocatalysts; fuel cells; supercapacitors; batteries; nanomaterials; optoelectronics; photovoltaics devices; organic–inorganic hetero-junctions for sensors; nanomagnetism; bio-based polymers
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Dear Colleagues,
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates a 28% growth in total world energy consumption from 2015 to 2040. An increasing global population has caused a dramatical demand for energy in household appliances, portable electronic devices, automobiles, aerospace vehicles, and industrial equipment, thus creating an urgent need for clean renewable energy sources. Fuel cells are devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy, playing a vital role in overcoming the energy crisis in all world. This Special Issue covers all types of fuel cells, such as proton exchange membrane fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, alkaline fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, carbon fuel cells, and direct methanol fuel cells. A recent development in the area of various type of fuel cells based on nanostructured materials emphasizing synthesis, characterization, and technology advancement are some of the prime areas of focus. Original research articles or review papers are solicited on various types of fuel cells and materials used in fuel cells.
This Special Issue includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- Fuel cells;
- Hydrogen production;
- Nanostructured materials for fuel cells;
- Electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions;
- Materials for high/low-temperature fuel cells;
- Low/non-Pt catalyst for fuel cells;
- Electrochemical energy conversion.
Prof. Dr. Ram K. Gupta
Guest Editor
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