2008 Annual Progress Report

V. Fuel Cells

This section of the 2008 Progress Report for the DOE Hydrogen Program focuses on fuel cells.

Fuel Cells Sub-Program Overview, Nancy Garland, U.S. Department of Energy (PDF 204 KB)

A. Analysis/Characterization

  1. Fuel Cell Systems Analysis, Rajesh Ahluwalia, Argonne National Laboratory (PDF 375 KB)
  2. Mass Production Cost Estimation for Direct H2 PEM Fuel Cell System for Automotive Applications, Brian James, Directed Technologies, Inc. (PDF 1.0 MB)
  3. Cost Analyses of Fuel Cell Stack/Systems, Jayanti Sinha, TIAX LLC (PDF 437 KB)
  4. Microstructural Characterization Of PEM Fuel Cell MEAs, Karren More, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (PDF 414 KB)
  5. Applied Science for Electrode Cost, Performance, and Durability, Christina Johnston, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 683 KB)
  6. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells, Muhammad Arif, National Institute of Standards and Technology (PDF 509 KB)
  7. Component Benchmarking Subtask Reported: USFCC Durability Protocols and Technically-Assisted Industrial and University Partners, Tommy Rockward, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 528 KB)
  8. Fuel Cell Testing at Argonne National Laboratory, Ira Bloom, Argonne National Laboratory (PDF 174 KB)
  9. Montana Palladium Research Initiative: Detection of Trace Platinum Group Element Particulates with Laser Spectroscopy, Stuart Snyder, Montana State University-Billings (PDF 294 KB)
  10. Market Opportunity Assessment of Direct Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells in Federal and Portable Markets, Kathya Mahadevan, Battelle Memorial Institute (PDF 190 KB)

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B. Bipolar Plates/Hardware

  1. Nitrided Metallic Bipolar Plates, Michael Brady, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (PDF 475 KB)
  2. Next Generation Bipolar Plates for Automotive PEM Fuel Cells, Orest Adrianowycz, GrafTech International Ltd. (PDF 231 KB)
  3. Low-Cost Durable Seals for PEMFCs, Jason Parsons, UTC Power (PDF 388 KB)
  4. Cost and Performance Enhancements for a PEM Fuel Cell Turbocompressor, Mark Gee, Honeywell Engineering & Technology (PDF 231 KB)

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C. Catalysts/Supports

  1. Advanced Cathode Catalysts and Supports for PEM Fuel Cells, Mark Debe, 3M Company (PDF 674 KB)
  2. Development of Alternative and Durable High Performance Cathode Supports for PEM Fuel Cells, Yong Wang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PDF 600 KB)
  3. Highly Dispersed Alloy Cathode Catalyst for Durability, Elise Izzo, UTC Power (PDF 294 KB)
  4. PEMFC using Aligned Carbon Nanotubes as Electrodes in MEA, Di-Jia Liu, Argonne National Laboratory (PDF 296 KB)
  5. Novel Non-Precious Metals for PEMFC: Catalysts Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies, Branko Popov, University of South Carolina (PDF 445 KB)
  6. Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts, Debbie Myers, Argonne National Laboratory (PDF 452 KB)
  7. Advanced Cathode Catalysts, Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 996 KB)

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D. Distributed Energy

  1. PEM Fuel Cell Powerplant Development and Verification, Eric Strayer, UTC Power (PDF 413 KB)
  2. Cost-Effective High-Efficiency Advanced Reforming Module (CHARM), Michael Leshchiner, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc. (PDF 246 KB)
  3. Development and Demonstration of a New-generation High Efficiency 1-10 kW Stationary PEM Fuel Cell System, Durai Swamy, Intelligent Energy (PDF 289 KB)
  4. FC40 International Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration, John Vogel, Plug Power Inc. (PDF 801 KB)
  5. Intergovernmental Stationary Fuel Cell System Demonstration, Richard Chartrand, Plug Power Inc. (PDF 363 KB)
  6. Low-Cost Co-Production of Hydrogen and Electricity, Fred Mitlitsky, Bloom Energy, Inc. (PDF 402 KB)

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E. Impurities

  1. Effects of Fuel and Air Impurities on PEM Fuel Cell Performance, Fernando Garzon, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 521 KB)
  2. Fundamental Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability, James Goodwin, Clemson University (PDF 355 KB)
  3. Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability, Trent Molter, University of Connecticut (PDF 602 KB)

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F. Recycling

  1. Platinum Group Metal Recycling Technology Development, Larry Shore, BASF Catalysts LLC (PDF 292 KB)
  2. Platinum Recycling Technology Development, Stephen Grot, Ion Power, Inc. (PDF 445 KB)

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G. Membranes

  1. Development of a Novel Proton Conducting Membrane and a CFD Multi-Phase Porous Flow Model for PEM Fuel Cells, Joel Berry, Kettering University (PDF 1.6 MB)
  2. Lead Research and Development Activity for DOE's High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Membrane Program, James Fenton, University of Central Florida (PDF 375 KB)
  3. Microstructural Design and Development of High Performance Polymer Electrolyte Membranes, Pasco Santurri, Chemsultants International Inc. (PDF 271 KB)
  4. PEM Fuel Cell Durability, Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 326 KB)
  5. Membranes and MEA's for Dry, Hot Operating Conditions, Steven Hamrock, 3M Company (PDF 427 KB)
  6. New Polyelectrolyte Materials for High Temperature Fuel Cells, John Kerr, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (PDF 759 KB)
  7. Improved, Low-Cost, Durable Fuel Cell Membranes, Michel Foure, Arkema Inc. (PDF 394 KB)
  8. Novel Approaches to Immobilized Heteropoly Acid (HPA) Systems for High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Polymer-Type Membranes, Andrew Herring, Colorado School of Mines (PDF 289 KB)
  9. 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 (PDF 444 KB)
  10. Protic Salt Polymer Membranes: High-Temperature Water-Free Proton-Conducting Membranes, Dominic Gervasio, Arizona State University (PDF 316 KB)
  11. Fluoroalkylphosphonic-Acid-Based Proton Conductors, Stephen Creager, Clemson University (PDF 621 KB)
  12. Poly(p-Phenylene Sulfonic Acids): PEMs with Frozen-In Free Volume, Morton Litt, Case Western Reserve University (PDF 517 KB)
  13. NanoCapillary Network Proton Conducting Membranes for High Temperature Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells, Peter Pintauro, Case Western Reserve University (PDF 392 KB)
  14. New Proton Conductive Composite Materials with Co-Continuous Phases Using Functionalized and Crosslinkable VDF/CTFE Fluoropolymers, Serguei Lvov, Pennsylvania State University (PDF 265 KB)
  15. High Temperature Membrane with Humidification-Independent Cluster Structure, Ludwig Lipp, FuelCell Energy, Inc. (PDF 352 KB)
  16. Dimensionally Stable Membranes, Cortney Mittelsteadt, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (PDF 302 KB)
  17. Poly(cyclohexadiene)-Based Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications, Jimmy Mays, University of Tennessee (PDF 499 KB)
  18. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane, Han Lui, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (PDF 446 KB)
  19. Improved Membrane Materials for PEM Fuel Cell Applications, Ken Mauritz, University of Southern Mississippi (PDF 418 KB)

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H. Water Transport

  1. Water Transport in PEM Fuel Cells: Advanced Modeling, Material Selection, Testing, and Design Optimization, Vernon Cole, CFD Research Corporation (PDF 335 KB)
  2. Visualization of Fuel Cell Water Transport and Performance Characterization Under Freezing Conditions, Satish Kandlikar, Rochester Institute of Technology (PDF 571 KB)
  3. Water Transport Exploratory Studies, Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Laboratory (PDF 454 KB)

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I. Auxilary/Off-Road/Portable

  1. Diesel-Fueled SOFC System for Class 7/Class 8 On-Highway Truck Auxiliary Power, Dan Norrick, Cummins Power Generation (PDF 455 KB)
  2. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Prototype Demonstration for Consumer Electronics Applications, Chuck Carlstrom, MTI Micro Fuel Cells (PDF 302 KB)
  3. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Development for Auxiliary Power in Heavy Duty Vehicle Applications, Steven Shaffer, Delphi Corporation (PDF 161 KB)
  4. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Power Supply for All-Day True Wireless Mobile Computing, Brian Wells, PolyFuel, Inc. (PDF 411 KB)
  5. Research & Development for Off-Road Fuel Cell Applications, Richard Lawrance, IdaTech, LLC (PDF 337 KB)

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J. Cross-Cutting

  1. Light-Weight, Low Cost PEM Fuel Cell Stacks, Jesse Wainright, Case Western Reserve University (PDF 204 KB)
  2. Fuel Cell Research at the University of South Carolina, John Van Zee, University of South Carolina (PDF 409 KB)

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K. Water Management

  1. Development of Thermal and Water Management System for PEM Fuel Cells, Zia Mirza, Honeywell Engineering & Technology (PDF 543 KB)
  2. Low-Cost Manufacturable Microchannel Systems for Passive PEM Water Management, Ward TeGrotenhuis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PDF 327 KB)
  3. CIRRUS: Cell Ice Regulation and Removal Upon Start-Up, James Cross, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc. (PDF 387 KB)

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