2009 Annual Progress Report

V. Fuel Cells

This section of the 2009 Progress Report for the DOE Hydrogen Program focuses on fuel cells.

Fuel Cells Program Element Introduction, Dimitrios Papageorgopoulos, U.S. Department of Energy

A. Analysis/Characterization

  1. Fuel Cell Systems Analysis, Rajesh Ahluwalia, Argonne National Laboratory
  2. Mass Production Cost Estimation for Direct H2 PEM Fuel Cell System for Automotive Applications, Brian James, Directed Technologies, Inc.
  3. Cost Analyses of Fuel Cell Stack/Systems, Jayanti Sinha , TIAX LLC
  4. Fuel Cell Testing at Argonne National Laboratory, Ira Bloom, Argonne National Laboratory
  5. Component Benchmarking Subtask Reported: USFCC Durability Protocol Development and Technically-Assisted Industrial and University Partners, Tommy Rockward, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  6. Applied Science for Electrode Cost, Performance, and Durability, Christina Johnston, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  7. Microstructural Characterization Of PEM Fuel Cell MEAs , Karren More, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  8. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells , Muhammad Arif, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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B. Water Transport Studies

  1. Water Transport Exploratory Studies, Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Water Transport in PEM Fuel Cells: Advanced Modeling, Material Selection, Testing, and Design Optimization, Vernon Cole, CFD Research Corporation
  3. Visualization of Fuel Cell Water Transport and Performance Characterization under Freezing Conditions, Satish Kandlikar, Rochester Institute of Technology

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C. Impurities

  1. Effects of Fuel and Air Impurities on PEM Fuel Cell Performance, Fernando Garzon, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Fundamental Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability, James Goodwin, Clemson University
  3. Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability, Trent Molter, University of Connecticut

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D. Membranes

  1. Lead Research and Development Activity for DOE's High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Membrane Program, James Fenton, University of Central Florida
  2. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane, Cortney Mittelsteadt, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC
  3. New Proton Conductive Composite Materials with Co-Continuous Phases Using Functionalized and Crosslinkable VDF/CTFE Fluoropolymers, Serguei Lvov, Pennsylvania State University
  4. Poly(cyclohexadiene)-Base Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications, Jimmy Mays, University of Tennessee
  5. High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity, Polymer-type Membranes Based on Disulfonated Poly(arylene ether) Block and Random Copolymers Optionally Incorporating Protonic Conducting Layered Water Insoluble Zirconium Fillers, James McGrath, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  6. Protic Salt Polymer Membranes: High-Temperature Water-Free Proton-Conducting Membranes, Dominic Gervasio, Arizona State University
  7. Fluoroalkylphosphonic-Acid-Based Proton Conductors, Stephen Creager, Clemson University
  8. Poly(p-Phenylene Sulfonic Acids): PEMs with Frozen-In Free Volume, Morton Litt, Case Western Reserve University
  9. NanoCapillary Network Proton Conducting Membranes for High Temperature Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells, Peter Pintauro, Vanderbilt University
  10. High Temperature Membrane with Humidification-Independent Cluster Structure, Ludwig Lipp, FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  11. Novel Approaches to Immobilized Heteropoly Acid (HPA) Systems for High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Polymer-Type Membranes, Andrew Herring, Colorado School of Mines
  12. Improved, Low-Cost, Durable Fuel Cell Membranes, Chris Roger, Arkema Inc.
  13. Membranes and MEAs for Dry, Hot Operating Conditions, Steven Hamrock, 3M Company
  14. New Polyelectrolyte Materials for High Temperature Fuel Cells, John Kerr, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  15. Development of Novel PEM Membrane and Multiphase CFD Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell, Joel Berry, Kettering University
  16. Alternate Fuel Cell Membranes for Energy Independence, Kenneth Mauritz, University of Southern Mississippi

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E. Catalysts/Supports

  1. Advanced Cathode Catalysts and Supports for PEM Fuel Cells, Mark Debe, 3M Company
  2. Highly Dispersed Alloy Catalyst for Durability, Vivek Murthi, UTC Power
  3. Development of Alternative and Durable High Performance Cathode Supports for PEM Fuel Cells, Yong Wang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  4. Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts, Debbie Myers, Argonne National Laboratory
  5. Advanced Cathode Catalysts, Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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F. Recycling

  1. Platinum Group Metal Recycling Technology Development, Larry Shore, BASF Catalysts LLC

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G. Bipolar Plates/Hardware

  1. Nitrided Metallic Bipolar Plates, Michael Brady, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  2. Next Generation Bipolar Plates for Automotive PEM Fuel Cells, Orest Adrianowycz, GrafTech International Ltd.
  3. Low-Cost Durable Seals for PEMFCs, Jason Parsons, UTC Power

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H. Water Management

  1. CIRRUS: Cell Ice Regulation and Removal Upon Start-Up, James Cross, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
  2. Development of Thermal and Water Management Systems for PEM Fuel Cells, Zia Mirza, Honeywell Engineering & Technology

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I. Distributed Energy

  1. Development and Demonstration of a New-Generation High Efficiency 1-10 kW Stationary Fuel Cell System, Durai Swamy, Intelligent Energy
  2. PEM Fuel Cell Powerplant Development and Verification, Eric Strayer, UTC Power
  3. Intergovernmental Stationary Fuel Cell System Demonstration, Richard Chartrand, Plug Power Inc.
  4. FC40 International Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration, John Vogel, Plug Power Inc.
  5. Development of a Low Cost 3-10kW Tubular SOFC Power System, Norman Bessette, Acumentrics Corporation
  6. Renewable and Logistics Fuels for Fuel Cells at the Colorado School of Mines, Neal Sullivan, Colorado School of Mines
  7. Low-Cost Co-Production of Hydrogen and Electricity, Fred Mitlitsky, Bloom Energy, Inc.
  8. Development of a Novel Efficient Solid-Oxide Hybrid for Co-generation of Hydrogen and Electricity Using Nearby Resources for Local Applications, Greg Tao, Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
  9. Biogas Fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack, Praveen Cheekatamarla, Nanodynamics Energy
  10. Development of kW Scale Coal-Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology, Steven Chuang, University of Akron
  11. Extended Durability Testing of an External Fuel Processor for SOFC, Mark Perna, Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems Inc.

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J. Auxiliary/Off-Road/Portable

  1. Diesel-Fueled SOFC System for Class 7/Class 8 On-Highway Truck Auxiliary Power, Dan Norrick, Cummins Power Generation
  2. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development for Auxiliary Power in Heavy Duty Vehicle Applications, Steven Shaffer, Delphi Corporation
  3. Solid Acid Fuel Cell Stack for APU Applications, Hau Duong, Superprotonic, Inc.
  4. Research & Development for Off-Road Fuel Cell Applications, Richard Lawrance, IdaTech, LLC
  5. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Prototype Demonstration for Consumer Electronics Applications, Chuck Carlstrom, MTI Micro Fuel Cells
  6. Silicon-Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Portable Consumer Electronics, Alan Ludwiszewski, Lilliputian Systems
  7. Engineered Nanostructured MEA Technology for Low Temperature Fuel Cells, Yimin Zhu, Nanosys, Inc.

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K. Cross-Cutting

  1. Light-Weight, Low-Cost PEM Fuel Cell Stacks, Jesse Wainright, Case Western Reserve University
  2. Fuel Cell Research at the University of South Carolina, John VanZee, University of South Carolina
  3. Center for Fundamental and Applied Research in Nanostructured and Lightweight Materials, Michael Mullins, Michigan Technological University
  4. Martin County Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development, Beth Rehbock, Microcell Corporation
  5. Fuel Cell Balance of Plant Reliability Testbed, Vern Sproat, Stark State College of Technology
  6. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development in Columbia (SC), Kenneth Reifsnider, University of South Carolina

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