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2009 Annual Progress Report

V. Fuel Cells

This section of the 2009 Progress Report for the DOE Hydrogen Program focuses on fuel cells. Each technical report is available as an individual Adobe Acrobat PDF. Download Adobe Reader.

Fuel Cells Program Element Introduction, Dimitrios Papageorgopoulos, U.S. Department of Energy (PDF 262 KB)

A. Analysis/Characterization

  1. Fuel Cell Systems Analysis (PDF 560 KB), Rajesh Ahluwalia, Argonne National Laboratory
  2. Mass Production Cost Estimation for Direct H2 PEM Fuel Cell System for Automotive Applications (PDF 1.4 MB), Brian James, Directed Technologies, Inc.
  3. Cost Analyses of Fuel Cell Stack/Systems (PDF 724 KB), Jayanti Sinha , TIAX LLC
  4. Fuel Cell Testing at Argonne National Laboratory (PDF 458 KB), Ira Bloom, Argonne National Laboratory
  5. Component Benchmarking Subtask Reported: USFCC Durability Protocol Development and Technically-Assisted Industrial and University Partners (PDF 423 KB), Tommy Rockward, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  6. Applied Science for Electrode Cost, Performance, and Durability (PDF 441 KB), Christina Johnston, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  7. Microstructural Characterization Of PEM Fuel Cell MEAs (PDF 329 KB), Karren More, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  8. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells (PDF 229 KB), Muhammad Arif, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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B. Water Transport Studies

  1. Water Transport Exploratory Studies (PDF 552 KB), Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Water Transport in PEM Fuel Cells: Advanced Modeling, Material Selection, Testing, and Design Optimization (PDF 294 KB), Vernon Cole, CFD Research Corporation
  3. Visualization of Fuel Cell Water Transport and Performance Characterization under Freezing Conditions (PDF 810 KB), Satish Kandlikar, Rochester Institute of Technology

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C. Impurities

  1. Effects of Fuel and Air Impurities on PEM Fuel Cell Performance (PDF 383 KB), Fernando Garzon, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Fundamental Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability (PDF 423 KB), James Goodwin, Clemson University
  3. Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability (PDF 620 KB), 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 (PDF 262 KB), James Fenton, University of Central Florida
  2. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane (PDF 261 KB), Cortney Mittelsteadt, Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC
  3. New Proton Conductive Composite Materials with Co-Continuous Phases Using Functionalized and Crosslinkable VDF/CTFE Fluoropolymers (PDF 252 KB), Serguei Lvov, Pennsylvania State University
  4. Poly(cyclohexadiene)-Base Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications (PDF 779 KB), 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 (PDF 238 KB), James McGrath, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  6. Protic Salt Polymer Membranes: High-Temperature Water-Free Proton-Conducting Membranes (PDF 262 KB), Dominic Gervasio, Arizona State University
  7. Fluoroalkylphosphonic-Acid-Based Proton Conductors (PDF 469 KB), Stephen Creager, Clemson University
  8. Poly(p-Phenylene Sulfonic Acids): PEMs with Frozen-In Free Volume (PDF 438 KB), Morton Litt, Case Western Reserve University
  9. NanoCapillary Network Proton Conducting Membranes for High Temperature Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells (PDF 422 KB), Peter Pintauro, Vanderbilt University
  10. High Temperature Membrane with Humidification-Independent Cluster Structure (PDF 294 KB), Ludwig Lipp, FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  11. Novel Approaches to Immobilized Heteropoly Acid (HPA) Systems for High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Polymer-Type Membranes (PDF 365 KB), Andrew Herring, Colorado School of Mines
  12. Improved, Low-Cost, Durable Fuel Cell Membranes (PDF 291 KB), Chris Roger, Arkema Inc.
  13. Membranes and MEAs for Dry, Hot Operating Conditions (PDF 454 KB), Steven Hamrock, 3M Company
  14. New Polyelectrolyte Materials for High Temperature Fuel Cells (PDF 828 KB), John Kerr, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  15. Development of Novel PEM Membrane and Multiphase CFD Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell (PDF 352 KB), Joel Berry, Kettering University
  16. Alternate Fuel Cell Membranes for Energy Independence (PDF 186 KB), Kenneth Mauritz, University of Southern Mississippi

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E. Catalysts/Supports

  1. Advanced Cathode Catalysts and Supports for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 885 KB), Mark Debe, 3M Company
  2. Highly Dispersed Alloy Catalyst for Durability (PDF 722 KB), Vivek Murthi, UTC Power
  3. Development of Alternative and Durable High Performance Cathode Supports for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 669 KB), Yong Wang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  4. Non-Platinum Bimetallic Cathode Electrocatalysts (PDF 471 KB), Debbie Myers, Argonne National Laboratory
  5. Advanced Cathode Catalysts (PDF 958 KB), Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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F. Recycling

  1. Platinum Group Metal Recycling Technology Development (PDF 336 KB), Larry Shore, BASF Catalysts LLC

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G. Bipolar Plates/Hardware

  1. Nitrided Metallic Bipolar Plates (PDF 266 KB), Michael Brady, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  2. Next Generation Bipolar Plates for Automotive PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 737 KB), Orest Adrianowycz, GrafTech International Ltd.
  3. Low-Cost Durable Seals for PEMFCs (PDF 305 KB), Jason Parsons, UTC Power

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H. Water Management

  1. CIRRUS: Cell Ice Regulation and Removal Upon Start-Up (PDF 420 KB), James Cross, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
  2. Development of Thermal and Water Management Systems for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 300 KB), 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 (PDF 272 KB), Durai Swamy, Intelligent Energy
  2. PEM Fuel Cell Powerplant Development and Verification (PDF 387 KB), Eric Strayer, UTC Power
  3. Intergovernmental Stationary Fuel Cell System Demonstration (PDF 482 KB), Richard Chartrand, Plug Power Inc.
  4. FC40 International Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration (PDF 531 KB), John Vogel, Plug Power Inc.
  5. Development of a Low Cost 3-10kW Tubular SOFC Power System (PDF 383 KB), Norman Bessette, Acumentrics Corporation
  6. Renewable and Logistics Fuels for Fuel Cells at the Colorado School of Mines (PDF 733 KB), Neal Sullivan, Colorado School of Mines
  7. Low-Cost Co-Production of Hydrogen and Electricity (PDF 127 KB), 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 (PDF 199 KB), Greg Tao, Materials and Systems Research, Inc.
  9. Biogas Fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack (PDF 265 KB), Praveen Cheekatamarla, Nanodynamics Energy
  10. Development of kW Scale Coal-Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology (PDF 496 KB), Steven Chuang, University of Akron
  11. Extended Durability Testing of an External Fuel Processor for SOFC (PDF 76 KB), 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 (PDF 282 KB), Dan Norrick, Cummins Power Generation
  2. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development for Auxiliary Power in Heavy Duty Vehicle Applications (PDF 289 KB), Steven Shaffer, Delphi Corporation
  3. Solid Acid Fuel Cell Stack for APU Applications (PDF 427 KB), Hau Duong, Superprotonic, Inc.
  4. Research & Development for Off-Road Fuel Cell Applications (PDF 381 KB), Richard Lawrance, IdaTech, LLC
  5. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Prototype Demonstration for Consumer Electronics Applications (PDF 383 KB), Chuck Carlstrom, MTI Micro Fuel Cells
  6. Silicon-Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Portable Consumer Electronics (PDF 368 KB), Alan Ludwiszewski, Lilliputian Systems
  7. Engineered Nanostructured MEA Technology for Low Temperature Fuel Cells (PDF 340 KB), Yimin Zhu, Nanosys, Inc.

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K. Cross-Cutting

  1. Light-Weight, Low-Cost PEM Fuel Cell Stacks (PDF 230 KB), Jesse Wainright, Case Western Reserve University
  2. Fuel Cell Research at the University of South Carolina (PDF 381 KB), John VanZee, University of South Carolina
  3. Center for Fundamental and Applied Research in Nanostructured and Lightweight Materials (PDF 384 KB), Michael Mullins, Michigan Technological University
  4. Martin County Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development (PDF 273 KB), Beth Rehbock, Microcell Corporation
  5. Fuel Cell Balance of Plant Reliability Testbed (PDF 357 KB), Vern Sproat, Stark State College of Technology
  6. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development in Columbia (SC) (PDF 198 KB), Kenneth Reifsnider, University of South Carolina

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