2007 Annual Merit Review Proceedings

Fuel Cells

These presentations and posters from the fuel cells session at the Annual Merit Review in May 2007 are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.

Fuel Cells Presentations

  1. Analysis and Characterization
  2. Catalysts
  3. Membranes
  4. Stationary
  5. Recycling

Fuels Cells (PDF 495 KB), Nancy Garland, U.S. Department of Energy

A. Analysis and Characterization

  1. Fuel Cell Systems Analysis (PDF 873 KB), Rajesh Ahluwalia, Argonne National Laboratory
  2. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells (PDF 2.7 MB), David Jacobson, National Institute of Standards and Technology
  3. Microstructural Characterization of PEM Fuel Cell MEAs (PDF 5.6 MB), Karren More, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  4. Applied Science for Electrode Cost, Performance, and Durability (PDF 1.5 MB), Bryan Pivovar, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  5. Direct Hydrogen PEMFC Manufacturing Cost Estimation for Automotive Applications (PDF 704 KB), Stephen Lasher, TIAX
  6. Mass Production Cost Estimation for Direct Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell System for Automotive Applications (PDF 2.4 MB), Brian James, Directed Technologies, Inc.

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B. Catalysts

  1. Novel Approach to Non-Precious Metal Catalysts (PDF 1 MB), Radoslav Atanasoski, 3M Company
  2. Novel Non-Precious Metals for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies (PDF 1.6 MB), Branko Popov, University of South Carolina
  3. Development of Transition Metal/Chalcogen-Based Cathode Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 865 KB), Stephen Campbell, Ballard Power Systems

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C. Membranes

  1. Development of Polybenzimidazole-Based High Temperature Membrane and Electrode Assemblies for Stationary Applications (PDF 1.9 MB), John Vogel, Plug Power
  2. Development of Low-Cost, Durable Membrane and MEA for Stationary and Mobile Fuel Cell Applications (PDF 600 KB), Jung Yi, Arkema, Inc.
  3. MEA and Stack Durability for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 721 KB), Mike Yandrasits, 3M Company
  4. Improved Membrane Materials for PEM Fuel Cell Applications (PDF 1.3 MB), Robert Moore, University of Southern Mississippi
  5. Poly(p-phenylene Sulfonic Acid)s with Frozen-in Free Volume for Use in High Temperature Fuel Cells (PDF 798 KB), Morton Litt, Case Western Reserve University
  6. Poly(cyclohexadiene)-Based Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications (PDF 793 KB), Jimmy Mays, University of Tennessee
  7. NanoCapillary Network Proton Conducting Membranes for High Temperature Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells (PDF 925 KB), Peter Pintauro, Case Western Reserve University
  8. Lead Research and Development Activity for DOE's High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Membrane Program (PDF 249 KB), James Fenton, University of Central Florida
  9. Protic Salt Polymer Membranes: High Temperature Water-Free Proton-Conducting Membranes (PDF 659 KB), D. Gervasio, Arizona State University
  10. Novel Approaches to Immobilized Heteropoly Acid Systems for High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Polymer-Type Membranes (PDF 899 KB), Andrew Herring, Colorado School of Mines
  11. High Temperature Membrane with Humidification-Independent Cluster Structure (PDF 480 KB), Ludwig Lipp, FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  12. Design and Development of High-Performance Polymer Fuel Cell Membranes (PDF 1.1 MB), Ryo Tamaki, GE Global Research
  13. Fluoroalkyl-Phosphonic-Acid-Based Proton Conductors (PDF 3 MB), Stephen Creager, Clemson University
  14. Dimensionally Stable Membranes (PDF 787 KB), Cortney Mittelsteadt, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC
  15. New Proton Conductive Composite Materials with Co-Continuous Phases Using Functionalized and Crosslinkable VDF/CTFE Fluoropolymers (PDF 1.1 MB), Serguei Lvov, Pennsylvania State University
  16. Advanced Materials for Proton Exchange Membranes (PDF 1.5 MB), James McGrath, Virginia Tech
  17. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane (PDF 708 KB), Han Liu, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC
  18. Center for Intelligent Fuel Cell Materials Design (PDF 733 KB), Denise Katona, Chemsultants International

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D. Stationary

  1. Market Opportunity Assessment for Direct Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells in Pre-Automotive Markets (PDF 871 KB), Kathya Mahadevan, Battelle

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E. Recycling

  1. Platinum Recycling Technology Development (PDF 216 KB), Stephen Grot, Ion Power, Inc
  2. Platinum Group Metal Recycling Technology Development (PDF 602 KB), Lawrence Shore, BASF Catalysts LLC

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Fuel Cells Posters

  1. Analysis and Characterization
  2. Balance of Plant
  3. Catalysts
  4. Cross-Cutting
  5. Innovative Concepts
  6. Distributed Energy
  7. Portable Power
  8. Electrolysis
  9. Bipolar Plates
  10. Demonstrations
  11. Hardware
  12. Impurities
  13. Water Management
  14. Water Transport
  15. Membranes

A. Analysis and Characterization

  1. Component Benchmarking - Subtask Reported: USFCC Durability Protocols and Technically-Assisted Industrial and University Partners (PDF 569 KB), Tommy Rockward, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Montana Palladium Research Initiative - Detection of Trace Platinum Group Element Particulates with Laser Spectroscopy (PDF 177 KB), S. C. Snyder, Montana State University, Billings
  3. Fuel Cell Testing at the Argonne Fuel Cell Test Facility (PDF 630 KB), Ira Bloom, Argonne National Laboratory
  4. Kettering University Fuel Cell Project (PDF 600 KB), K. Joel Berry, Kettering University
  5. PEM Fuel Cell Freeze Durability and Cold Start Project (PDF 510 KB), Mike Perry, United Technologies Corporation

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B. Balance of Plant

  1. Complex Coolant Fluid for PEM Fuel Cell Systems (PDF 495 KB), Satish Mohapatra, Advanced Fluid Technologies, Inc.

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C. Catalysts

  1. Combinatorial Method for Developing Cathode Catalysts for Fuel Cells (PDF 833 KB), Keith Kepler, Farasis Energy, Inc.
  2. Advanced Cathode Catalysts and Supports for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 1.1 MB), Mark Debe, 3M Company
  3. Highly Dispersed Alloy Cathode Catalyst for Durability (PDF 590 KB), Tom Jarvi, UTC Power Corporation
  4. Advanced Cathode Catalysts (PDF 2.2 MB), Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  5. Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts (PDF 2 MB), Debbie Myers, Argonne National Laboratory
  6. Development of Alternative and Durable High Performance Cathode Supports for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 1 MB), Yong Wang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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D. Cross-Cutting

  1. Fuel Cell Research at the University of South Carolina (PDF 1.4 MB), John Van Zee, University of South Carolina
  2. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies for Renewable Energy Applications - a DOE/NCMS Partnership (PDF 1.5 MB), Chuck Ryan, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

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E. Innovative Concepts

  1. Development of a 5 kW Prototype Coal-Based Fuel Cell (PDF 421 KB), Steven Chuang, University of Akron
  2. Adaptive Stack With Subdivided Cells for Improved Stability, Reliability, and Durability under Automotive Load Cycle (PDF 182 KB), Bin Du, Plug Power Inc.
  3. Light-Weight, Low-Cost PEM Fuel Cell Stacks (PDF 316 KB), Jesse Wainright, Case Western Reserve University
  4. Low-Cost Manufacturable Microchannel Systems for Passive PEM Water Management (PDF 593 KB), Ward TeGrotenhuis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories
  5. Novel PEMFC Stack Using Patterned Aligned Carbon Nanotubes as Electrodes in MEA (PDF 3.8 MB), Di-Jia Liu, Argonne National Laboratory

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F. Distributed Energy

  1. Development and Demonstration of a New Generation High Efficiency 2-5 kW Stationary PEM Fuel Cell System (PDF 280 KB), Durai Swamy, Intelligent Energy

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G. Portable Power

  1. DMFC Prototype Demonstration for Consumer Electronic Applications (PDF 427 KB), Bob Sievers, MTI MicroFuelCells, Inc.

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H. Electrolysis

  1. Low-Cost Co-Production of Hydrogen and Electricity (PDF 240 KB), Jim McElroy, Bloom Energy Corporation

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I. Bipolar Plates

  1. Next Generation Bipolar Plates for Automotive PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 544 KB), Orest Adrianowycz, GrafTech International Ltd.
  2. Nitrided Metallic Bipolar Plates (PDF 861 KB), P. F. Tortorelli, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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J. Demonstrations

  1. International Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration (PDF 1.8 MB), John Vogel, Plug Power Inc.
  2. Intergovernmental Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (PDF 407 KB), Michael Parsons, Plug Power, Inc.

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K. Hardware

  1. Low Cost, Durable Seal (PDF 259 KB), Jason Parsons, UTC Power Corporation

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L. Impurities

  1. The Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability (PDF 371 KB), Trent Molter, University of Connecticut
  2. Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability (PDF 657 KB), James Goodwin, Jr., Clemson University
  3. Effects of Fuel and Air Impurities on PEM Fuel Cell Performance (PDF 1.7 MB), Fernando Garzon, Los Alamos National Lab

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M. Water Management

  1. Subfreezing Start/Stop Protocol for an Advanced Metallic Open-Flowfield Fuel Cell Stack (PDF 686 KB), James Cross, Nuvera Fuel Cells

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N. Water Transport

  1. Visualization of Fuel Cell Water Transport and Performance Characterization under Freezing Conditions (PDF 1.6 MB), Satish Kandlikar, Rochester Institute of Technology
  2. Water Transport in PEM Fuel Cells: Advanced Modeling, Material Selection, Testing, and Design Optimization (PDF 387 KB), J. Vernon Cole, CFD Research Corporation
  3. Water Transport Exploratory Studies (PDF 7.6 MB), Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Lab

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O. Membranes

  1. Improved, Low-Cost, Durable Fuel Cell Membranes (PDF 915 KB), S. Gaboury, Arkema, Inc.
  2. Membranes and MEAs for Dry, Hot Operating Conditions (PDF 334 KB), Steve Hamrock, 3M Company
  3. New Polyelectrolyte Materials for High Temperature Fuel Cells (PDF 864 KB), John B. Kerr, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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To locate posters and presentations from other meeting sessions, go to the main page of the 2007 Annual Merit Review Proceedings.