2015 Annual Merit Review Proceedings

Fuel Cells

View presentations and posters from the Fuel Cells session at the Annual Merit Review in June 2015.

Fuel Cells Overview, Dimitrios Papageorgopoulos, U.S. Department of Energy

Fuel Cells Presentations

  1. Catalysts and Electrodes
  2. Membranes/Electrolytes
  3. MEAs, Cells, and Other Stack Components
  4. Fuel Cell Performance and Durability
  5. Balance of Plant Components
  6. Testing and Technical Assessment

A. Catalysts and Electrodes

  1. Extended, Continuous Pt Nanostructures in Thick, Dispersed Electrodes, Bryan Pivovar, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  2. Nanosegregated Cathode Catalysts with Ultra-Low Platinum Loading, Vojislav Stamenkovic, Argonne National Laboratory
  3. Contiguous Platinum Monolayer Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysts on High-Stability-Low-Cost Supports, Radoslav Adzic, Brookhaven National Laboratory
  4. Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed-Conducting Corrosion Resistant Oxide Supports, Vijay Ramani, Illinois Institute Technology
  5. Development of Novel Non-Pt Group Metal Electrocatalysts for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Applications, Sanjeev Mukerjee, Northeastern University
  6. Development of Ultra-Low Doped-Pt Cathode Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells, Branko Popov, University of South Carolina
  7. Non-Precious Metal Fuel Cell Cathodes: Catalyst Development and Electrode Structure Design, Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  8. High-Throughput Synthesis, Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity Modeling, and Testing of Non-Platinum-Group-Metal Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Cathode Catalysts, Deborah Myers, Argonne National Laboratory

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B. Membranes/Electrolytes

  1. New Fuel Cell Membranes with Improved Durability and Performance, Michael Yandrasits, 3M
  2. Advanced Hybrid Membranes for Next Generation PEMFC Automotive Applications, Andrew Herring, Colorado School of Mines
  3. Smart Matrix Development for Direct Carbonate Fuel Cell, Chao-yi Yuh, FuelCell Energy, Inc.

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C. MEAs, Cells, and Other Stack Components

  1. High-Performance, Durable, Low-Cost Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Transportation Applications, Andrew Steinbach, 3M
  2. Novel Structured Metal Bipolar Plates for Low-Cost Manufacturing, C.H. Wang, TreadStone Technologies, Inc.
  3. Rationally Designed Catalyst Layers for PEMFC Performance Optimization, Deborah Myers, Argonne National Laboratory
  4. Advanced Ionomers and MEAs for Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells, Bryan Pivovar, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  5. Affordable, High Performance, Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Bryan Blackburn, Redox Fuel Cells, Inc.

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D. Fuel Cell Performance and Durability

  1. Fuel-Cell Fundamentals at Low and Subzero Temperatures, Adam Weber, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  2. Effect of System Contaminants on PEMFC Performance and Durability, Huyen Dinh, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  3. The Effect of Airborne Contaminants on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability, Jean St-Pierre, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
  4. Durability Improvements Through Degradation Mechanism Studies, Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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E. Balance of Plant Components

  1. Roots Air Management System with Integrated Expander, Dale Stretch, Eaton Corp.

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F. Testing and Technical Assessment

  1. Fuel Cells Systems Analysis, Rajesh Ahluwalia, Argonne National Laboratory
  2. Fuel Cell Vehicle and Bus Cost Analysis, Brian James, Strategic Analysis, Inc.
  3. Characterization of Fuel Cell Materials, Karren More, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  4. Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells, Muhammad Arif, National Institute of Standards and Technology
  5. Optimal Stationary Fuel Cell Integration and Control, Genevieve Saur, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  6. Stationary and Emerging Market Fuel Cell System Cost Analysis—Primary Power and Combined Heat and Power Applications, Vincent Contini, Battelle
  7. A Total Cost of Ownership Model for Design and Manufacturing Optimization of Fuel Cells in Stationary and Emerging Market Applications, Max Wei, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Fuel Cells Posters

  1. Catalysts and Electrodes
  2. Membranes/Electrolytes
  3. MEAs, Cells, and Other Stack Components
  4. Fuel Cell Performance and Durability
  5. Testing and Technical Assessment

A. Catalysts and Electrodes

  1. Novel Non-PGM Catalysts from Rationally Designed 3-D Precursors, D.J. Liu, Argonne National Laboratory
  2. PGM-Free Catalysts for PEMFC, Hector Colon-Mercado, Savannah River National Laboratory
  3. High-Performance and Durable Low PGM Cathode Catalysts, Yong Wang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  4. Magnetic Annealing of Pt-Alloy Nanostructured Thin Film Catalysts for Enhanced Activity, David Cullen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  5. Engineered Low-Pt Catalyst Layers, Mahlon Wilson, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  6. Advanced Catalysts and MEAs for Reversible Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells, Hui Xu, Giner, Inc.
  7. Development of non-PGM Catalysts for Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction in Alkaline Media, Alexey Serov, University of New Mexico
  8. Innovative Non-PGM Catalysts for High-Temperature PEMFCs, Sanjeev Mukerjee, Northeastern University
  9. Non-Platinum Group Metal OER/ORR Catalysts for Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers, Nemanja Danilovic, Proton Energy Systems
  10. Non-Precious Metal Bi-Functional Catalysts, Paul Matter, pH Matter, LLC

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B. Membranes/Electrolytes

  1. High Conductivity Durable Anion Conducting Membranes, Tom Zawodzinski, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  2. Advanced Hydroxide Conducting Membranes, Yu Seung Kim, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  3. High Temperature and Low Humidity Applications, Cy Fujimoto, Sandia National Laboratories
  4. New-Generation P+ Cation for High-Voltage Redox-Flow Batteries, Yushan Yan, University of Delaware

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C. MEAs, Cells, and Other Stack Components

  1. Ionomer Dispersion Impact on PEM Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Durability, Hui Xu, Giner, Inc.
  2. Semi-Automated MEA Fabrication with Ultra-Low Total PGM Loadings, Stoyan Bliznakov , Brookhaven National Laboratory
  3. Facilitated Direct Liquid Fuel Cells with High-Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Emory DeCastro, Advent Technologies, Inc.

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D. Fuel Cell Performance and Durability

  1. Open-Source Performance and Durability Model: Consideration of Membrane Properties on Cathode Degradation, David Harvey, Ballard

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E. Testing and Technical Assessment

  1. Technical Assistance to Developers, Tommy Rockward, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  2. Fuel Cell Technology Status: Degradation, Jennifer Kurtz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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To locate posters and presentations from other meeting sessions, go to the main page of the 2015 Annual Merit Review Proceedings.