The Fuel Cell Blog
Fuel Cell Voltage Monitoring Considerations
Knowing what's happening inside a fuel cell is a critical function, especially as fuel cells are continuing to be developed. One important aspect of t... Read more
An Intro to Ion Exchange Material Laboratory Techniques
There are numerous methods that have been developed for working with ion exchange materials. In this blog post, we will describe a few basic methods c... Read more
Electrical Potential in Ion Exchange Processes
Conventional ion exchange processes use chemical reactants in solution for the ion exchange process. However, ion exchange processes are not just chem... Read more
Electrolyzer Design Helper
PEM electrolyzers convert water and power into hydrogen and oxygen. In this article, we will focus on the principles behind an electrolyzer. Read more
Kinetics of Ion Exchange Materials Pt. 2
The primary mode of ion transport is diffusion, which is process of the movement of atoms, ions, molecules, or energy from a region of high concentra... Read more
Kinetics of Ion Exchange Materials
The rate of ion exchange depends on the rates of the chemical (ionic) reactions in the ionic exchange material (membranes, dispersions, beads, pellets... Read more
Renewable Energy Rundown: Geothermal Energy
This is the fourth part in a SaveOnEnergy series discussing the ins and outs of different forms of renewable energy. This series first appeared on Sav... Read more
The Interaction of Organic and Biochemical Substances on Ion Exchange Materials
Ion exchange materials are used to purify, separate, and extract many different types of molecules, including organic and biochemical molecules. When ... Read more
Determining the Number of Cells for your Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells
When designing a fuel cell many nuances must be considered. The proper selection depends on the application, type of fuel cell, component design (MEAs... Read more
Membrane Comparison Chart - 2021
Membranes are essential for PEM fuel cells to operate. The Proton Exchange Membrane carries the hydrogen ions from the anode to the cathode without pa... Read more
How Ion Exchange Works
In nature, the majority of gases, liquids, and solids are not charged (in the neutral form). Ion exchange, where free ions are exchanged for different... Read more
An Introduction to Cation Exchange Membranes
Cation exchange membranes (CEMs) are frequently referred to as proton exchange membranes (PEMs) because they are often used in chemical reactions that... Read more
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion
Electrochemical devices that convert CO2 into fuels and valuable compounds have been undergoing extensive research for over a decade now. The research... Read more
Compact Transient Model for Nafion Membranes
Abstract
A numerical model was developed to predict the water concentration, temperature, potential and pressure across a Nafion membrane used in pro... Read more
Anion Exchange Membranes (AEMs)
Anion exchange membranes (AEMS) have been an active area of research for over a decade. AEMS can be used for fuel cells, redox flow batteries, electro... Read more