Impact of fuel cells on hydrogen energy pathways in a sustainable energy economy
Jonathan Love, Anthony P. O’Mullane, Fanny Boulaire, Ian D.R. Mackinnon
Abstract
Key performance characteristics of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEMFC) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) are compared with emphasis on the sustainability of energy pathways showing that hydrogen for use in PEMFC is best supplied from renewable hydrogen.
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Proton exchange membrane fuel cellHydrogen economyHydrogen fuelFuel cellsRenewable energySustainabilityHydrogenSolid oxide fuel cellSustainable energyBusinessEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental economicsMaterials scienceWaste managementChemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringEconomicsElectrical engineeringEcologyElectrodeOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryAnodeBiologyFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsCarbon Dioxide Capture Technologies