2004 Annual Progress Report

IV. Fuel Cells

Fuel Cells Sub-Program Review, Patrick Davis, DOE

A. MEAs and Catalysts

  1. Integrated Manufacturing for Advanced Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Emory DeCastro, De Nora
  2. Development of High-Temperature Membranes and Improved Cathode Catalysts Jeremy Meyers, UTC
  3. Advanced MEAs for Enhanced Operating Conditions, Amenable to High Volume Manufacture, Mark Debe, 3M

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B. Membranes and MEAs

  1. High Temperature Polymer Membranes for Fuel Cells, Tom Zawodzinski, Case West Res. University
  2. Electrodes for Hydrogen-Air PEM Fuel Cells, Francisco Uribe, LANL
  3. High-Temperature Polymer Membranes, Debbie Myers, ANL
  4. Development of Polybenzimidazole-based, High Temperature Membrane and Electrode Assemblies for Stationary and Automotive Applications, Rhonda Staudt , Plug Power
  5. Enabling Commercial PEM Fuel Cells with Breakthrough Lifetime Improvements, Jayson Bauman, Dupont
  6. MEA and Stack Durability for PEM Fuel Cells, Mike Hicks, 3M
  7. Development of a Low-Cost, Durable Membrane and MEA for Stationary and Mobile Fuel Cell Applications, Michel Foure, Atofina Chemicals
  8. Development of Novel Water-Gas-Shift Membrane Reactor, Winston Ho, Ohio State University
  9. Montana PEM Membrane Degradation Study, Year 1 Report, Lee Spangler, Montana State University
  10. Development of Higher Temperature Membrane and Electrode Assembly for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Device, Richard Bellows, Oxford Perf. Materials
  11. Polymer Blend Proton Exchange Membranes, Robert Weiss, UConn
  12. High Temperature Polymer Electrolytes Based on Ionic Liquids, Bryan Pivovar, LANL
  13. New Polymeric Proton Conductors for High Temperature Applications, John Kerr, LBNL

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C. Catalysts

  1. New Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells, Phil Ross, LBNL
  2. Low-Platinum Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction at PEMFC Cathodes, Karen Swider-Lyons, NR
  3. Low Platinum Loading Catalysts for Fuel Cells, Radoslav Adzic, Brookhaven National Laboratory
  4. Development, Characterization and Evaluation of Transition Metal/Chalcogen Based Cathode Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells, Stephen Campbell, Ballard
  5. Novel Approach to Non-Precious Metal Catalysts, Radoslav T. Atanasoski, 3M
  6. Novel Non-Precious Metals for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies, Branko N. Popov, U of So. Carolina
  7. Non-Precious Metal Electrocatalysts, Debbie Myers, ANL
  8. Development of High-Performance, Low-Pt Cathodes Containing New Catalysts and Layer Structure, Paolina Atanassova, Superior MicroPowders

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D. Bipolar Plates

  1. Scale-Up of Carbon/Carbon Bipolar Plates, David Haack, Porvair Corp.
  2. Cost-Effective Surface Modification for Metallic Bipolar Plates, Mike Brady, ORNL

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E. Platinum Recycling

  1. Platinum Recycling Technology Development, Stephen Grot , Ion Power, Inc.
  2. Platinum Group Metal Recycling Technology Development, Larry Shore, Engelhard

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F. Fuel Processing

  1. Advanced High Efficiency Quick Start Fuel Processor for Transportation Applications, Prashant Chintawar, Nuvera
  2. Fuel Processors for PEM Fuel Cells, Levi Thompson, U of Michigan
  3. Microchannel Reformate Cleanup: Water Gas Shift and Preferential Oxidation, Ward TeGrotenhuis, PNNL
  4. Plate-Based Fuel Processing System, David Yee, Catalytica
  5. Quick Starting Fuel Processors - A Feasibility Study, Shabbir Ahmed, ANL
  6. Rapid-Cold Start, On-Board, Microchannel Steam Reformer, Greg A. Whyatt, PNNL
  7. Water Gas Shift Catalysis, Theodore Krause, ANL
  8. Catalysts for Autothermal Reforming, Theodore Krause, ANL
  9. Selective Catalytic Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide, Viviane Schwartz, ORNL
  10. Development of a 50kW Fuel Processor for Stationary Fuel Cell Applications Using Revolutionary Materials for Absorption Enhanced Natural Gas Reforming, Jim Stevens, ChevronTexaco
  11. Effects of Fuel Composition on Fuel Processing, John Kopasz, ANL
  12. Evaluation of Partial Oxidation Fuel Cell Reformer Emissions, Stefan Unnasch, TIAX

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G. Stationary Power Systems

  1. Advanced Buildings PEM Fuel Cell System, Arne LaVen, Idatec
  2. 150 kW PEM Fuel Cell Power Plant Verification, Tom Clark, UTC
  3. Back-up/Peak-Shaving Fuel Cells, John Vogel, Plug Power
  4. Economic Analysis of Stationary PEM Fuel Cell Systems, Harry J. Stone, Battelle
  5. Residential Fuel Cell Demonstration by the Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Mark Schneider, Delaware Co. Electric Co-op
  6. Fuel Cell Operated Smart Home, Mohammad S. Alam, University of South Alabama

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H. Transportation Systems and Balance of Plant Components

  1. Fuel Cell Systems Analysis, Rajesh Ahluwalia, ANL
  2. Fuel Cell Vehicle Systems Analysis, Tony Markel, NREL
  3. Development of a Thermal and Water Management System for PEM Fuel Cells, Chung Liu, Honeywell
  4. Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors for PEM Fuel Cells, Tim McIntyre, ORNL
  5. Cost and Performance Enhancements for a PEM Fuel Cell System, Mark K. Gee, Honeywell
  6. Development and Testing of a Toroidal Intersecting Vane Machine (TIVM) Air Management System, Sterling Bailey, Mechanology, LLC
  7. Development of Sensors for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, Brian Knight, UTCFC
  8. Sensor Development for PEM Fuel Cell Systems, Steve Magee, Honeywell Sensing & Controls
  9. Low-Friction Coatings and Materials for Fuel Cell Air Compressors, George Fenske, ANL
  10. Graphite-based Thermal Management System Components for Fuel Cell Power Systems, Edgar Lara-Curzio, ORNL
  11. CO Sensors for Fuel Cell Applications, Rangachary Mukundan, LANL
  12. 50-kW (net) Integrated Fuel Cell Power Systems, Mike Tosca, UTC Fuel Cells

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I. Fuel Cell Characterization

  1. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating PEM Fuel Cells, Muhammad Arif, NIST
  2. Microstructural Characterization of PEM Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Karren More, ORNL
  3. PEM Fuel Cell Durability, Rodney Borup, LANL
  4. Cost Analyses of Fuel Cell Stacks/Systems, Eric Carlson, TIAX

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J. DMFC and SOFC

  1. Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, Piotr Zelenay, LANL
  2. Modeling and Control of an SOFC APU, Mo Khaleel, PNNL
  3. Bipolar Plate-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Deborah Myers, ANL
  4. Advanced Catalysts for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, S. Narayanan, JPL
  5. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Prototype Demonstration for Consumer Electronics Applications (New Project), Robert Sievers, MTI Micro Fuel Cells
  6. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Power Supply for All-Day True Wireless Mobile Computing (New Project), Philip Cox, PolyFuel, Inc.
  7. Diesel-Fueled SOFC System for Class 7/Class 8 On-Highway Truck Auxiliary Power (New Project), Dan Norrick, Cummins Power Generation
  8. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Development for Auxiliary Power in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications (New Project), Steven Shaffer, Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC
  9. Research & Development for Off-Road Fuel Cell Applications (New Project), Matt Steinbroner, Ida Tech, LLC

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