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Water build-up has continued to be one of the leading causes of performance variability and loss of durability in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), especially at the high current density and transient operati...

Evolution of fuel cells using metallic inorganic catalysts has led to the development of biofuel cells with potential applications in implantable devices. However, the main disadvantages in real world applications of enz...

The ever-increasing production of natural gas has underscored the potential of methane-fueled solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as feasible energy conversion devices. Herein, we present an internal reforming catalyst consis...

Recent research has developed systems for the chemical looping (CL) gasification of biomass using iron (Fe)-based metal oxides as oxygen carriers (OCs). The present study constructed a CL fuel cell utilizing lignosulfona...

Abstract A dual chamber microbial fuel cells was developed using biomass derived reduced graphene oxide (E-rGO) synthesized from Ensete ventricosum corm waste as an anode material for simultaneous bioelectricity generati...

In this work, we report a class of high surface area biomass derived carbon material- (BCMs) obtained from industrial black tea process waste biomass (TW) as a support for synthesis of the nanoparticulate Pt supported on...

Developing cost-effective and highly durable electrocatalysts to overcome the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is critical for the promotion of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). In thi...

This paper presents the analysis of the technical feasibility to use a photovoltaic system to supply the electrical demand on two referential commercial aircraft, Airbus A340-300 and Cessna Conquest 441. The methodology ...

Zirconia (ZrO2) is of great importance as a support for systems where high ionic conductivity and mechanical stability are required. Doping/defects have a significant effect on the physical properties of this oxide by st...

Fuel Cell Recreational Vehicles (FCRVs) are emerging as a promising sustainable alternative to conventional diesel- and gasoline-powered recreational vehicles. This paper evaluates the financial and technological aspects...

One of the applications of nano-carbon is a support material of platinum (Pt) catalyst for fuel cells. In this study, the nano-carbon was successfully synthesized by in-liquid plasma in ethanol. The synthesized nano-carb...

Liver fibrosis is the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, primarily collagen, in response to liver injury caused by chronic liver diseases. HIV infection accelerates the progression of liver fibrosis...

The main purpose of this work was to show that by using low‐pressure plasma it is possible to obtain platinum nanoparticles with uniform size and shape and then apply these nanoparticles in order to evaluate the proces...

ABSTRACT Microorganisms are expected to play vital roles in the development of sustainable societies, but this idea is still poorly understood by the general public. In addition, it would also be important for the future...

Abstract The forming quality of metal bipolar plate (BPP) flow channels in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is a key factor affecting battery performance. A flow channel with straight sidewalls and a low thin...

ABSTRACT Bio‐inspired optimisation methods have been widely applied to complex real‐world problems, particularly in low‐carbon power and energy systems, where optimisation tasks often involve high‐dimensional, co...

Las celdas de combustible biológicas son dispositivos bio-electroquímicos, donde generalmente el ánodo (pero a veces el cátodo, o ambos) contiene microorganismos capaces de generar y mantener un gradiente electroquí...

High-power density output in enzymatic fuel cells is a key feature to reduce the size of self-powered implantable medical devices. Electron transfer mediated through redox polyelectrolytes allows the transport of electro...

Energy consumption and the utilization of sustainable energy sources are of great importance for the economic independence and environmental stability of nations. Turkey, as a country heavily dependent on energy imports,...

Abstract In polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs), temperature gradients can exert a substantial influence on cell performance and durability. Monitoring these gradients without perturbing fuel cell operation is one of ...

Abstract Hydrogen generation from renewable energy sources allows balancing the intermittent nature of solar and wind power. The chemical energy stored in hydrogen can be efficiently converted back to electricity using f...

Nafion exhibits one of the highest proton conductivity at room temperature and it is the standard electrolyte of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). However, the temperature dependence of ionic conductivity of N...

With ever increasing concern on energy diversification, energy efficiency and environmental protection, electric vehicles (EVs) including the pure EV (PEV), hybrid EV (HEV) and fuel-cell EV (FEV) are becoming attractive ...

Superionic conductors (SICs) exhibit liquidlike ionic diffusivities while maintaining a periodic crystalline lattice, making them promising candidates for applications in fuel cells, solid-state electrolytes, and thermoe...