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Summary
Summary
Introduction to Hydrogen Technology explains the basic chemistry that underlies promising, innovative new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells. Incorporating information on the latest developments and current research on alternative energy sources, this book: Covers chemistry fundamentals relating to hydrogen technology, including reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, electrochemistry, organic reactions involving hydrogen, polymer chemistry, photochemistry, and plasma chemistry Discusses various types of hydrogen fuel cells and diverse fuel cell applications Addresses the production techniques and the infrastructure necessary to support hydrogen-based energy sources
This is a hands-on resource for scientists and researchers working with hydrogen-based technologies and an excellent reference for students in engineering, science, environmental science, and applied science and technology. This book also will be useful for the general public interested in sustainable energy.
Author Notes
Roman J. Press is a former distinguished researcher at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where his work involved hydrogen applications and the use of renewable energy. He holds twenty-six patents and has authored numerous publications. His industrial experience includes work at General Motors, Delphi, and Quantum Technologies
K. S. V. Santhanam is a Professor in RIT's Department of Chemistry and the Director of the Center for Materials Science and Engineering, a member of RIT's Task Force on Nanotechnology, and an affiliated faculty member of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. He is an elected corresponding member of Sachsische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig, and a member of the American Chemical Society, Materials Research Society, and the Electrochemical Society
Massoud J. Miri is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Center for Materials Science and Engineering at RIT. He is a member of the American Chemical Society (including its Division of Polymer Chemistry, POLYED Committee, and Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering), and a member of the Sigma Xi Research Society
Alla V. Bailey is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at RIT; formerly the principal researcher at Plastpolymer company in St. Petersburg, Russia. She holds forty patents, has authored numerous scientific publications, including three books, and holds the highest scientific degree in Europe, D.Sci
Gerald A. Takacs is Professor of Chemistry, a member of the materials science and engineering graduate faculty, an extended faculty member in microsystems engineering, and an affiliated faculty member of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| 1 Available Energy Resources | p. 1 |
| 1.1 Civilization and the Search for Sustainable Energy | p. 1 |
| 1.2 The Planet's Energy Resources and Energy Consumption | p. 4 |
| 1.3 The Greenhouse Effect and Its Influence on Quality of Life and the Ecosphere | p. 6 |
| 1.4 Nonrenewable Energy Resources | p. 10 |
| 1.5 Renewable Energy Sources | p. 18 |
| 1.6 Energy Storage | p. 34 |
| 1.7 Energy Ethics | p. 36 |
| 2 Chemistry Background | p. 39 |
| 2.1 Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium | p. 39 |
| 2.2 Acid-Base Chemistry | p. 46 |
| 2.3 Chemical Thermodynamics | p. 57 |
| 2.4 Chemical Kinetics | p. 74 |
| 2.5 Electrochemistry (Oxidation-Reduction Reactions) | p. 95 |
| 2.6 Organic Chemistry | p. 99 |
| 2.7 Polymer Chemistry | p. 125 |
| 2.8 Photochemistry | p. 150 |
| 2.9 Plasma Chemistry | p. 162 |
| 3 Hydrogen Properties | p. 173 |
| 3.1 Occurrence of Hydrogen, Properties and Use | p. 173 |
| 3.2 Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier | p. 181 |
| 3.3 Hydrogen Storage | p. 183 |
| 4 Hydrogen Technology | p. 195 |
| 4.1 Production of Hydrogen | p. 195 |
| 4.2 Hydrogen Infrastructure | p. 210 |
| 4.3 Hydrogen Safety | p. 214 |
| 4.4 Hydrogen Technology Assessment | p. 217 |
| 5 Fuel Cell Essentials | p. 225 |
| 5.1 Introduction | p. 225 |
| 5.2 Definition of Fuel | p. 227 |
| 5.3 What Is a Fuel Value? | p. 227 |
| 5.4 Why Do We Want to Use Hydrogen as Fuel? | p. 228 |
| 5.5 Classification of Fuel Cells | p. 229 |
| 5.6 Open Circuit Voltages of Fuel Cells | p. 230 |
| 5.7 Thermodynamic Estimate of Fuel Cell Voltage | p. 235 |
| 5.8 Efficiency of a Fuel Cell | p. 237 |
| 5.9 Efficiency and Temperature | p. 238 |
| 5.10 Influence of Electrode Material on Current Output | p. 238 |
| 5.11 Pressure Dependence of Fuel Cell Voltage | p. 239 |
| 5.12 Thermodynamic Prediction of Heat Generated in a Fuel Cell | p. 243 |
| 5.13 Fuel Cell Management | p. 244 |
| 5.14 Rate of Consumption of Hydrogen and Oxygen | p. 250 |
| 5.15 Rate of Production of Water | p. 250 |
| 5.16 Fuel Cross-over Problem | p. 250 |
| 5.17 Polymer Membranes for PEMFC | p. 251 |
| 5.18 Parts of PEMFC and Fabrication | p. 255 |
| 5.19 Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC) | p. 259 |
| 5.20 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) | p. 261 |
| 5.21 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) | p. 265 |
| 5.22 Flow Chart for Fuel Cell Development | p. 270 |
| 5.23 Relative Merits of Fuel Cells | p. 272 |
| 5.24 Fuel Cells for Special Applications | p. 273 |
| 5.25 Fuel Cell Reformers | p. 275 |
| 5.26 Fuel Cell System Architecture | p. 276 |
| Appendix 5.1 Redox Reactions in DMFC | p. 285 |
| 6 Fuel Cells Applications | p. 287 |
| 6.1 Stationary Power Production | p. 287 |
| 6.2 Fuel Cell Transportation | p. 288 |
| 6.3 Micro-power Systems | p. 294 |
| 6.4 Mobile and Residential Power Systems | p. 296 |
| 6.5 Fuel Cells for Space and Military Applications | p. 296 |
| 6.6 Conclusion | p. 297 |
| Index | p. 299 |
