Smith, G; Sherin, B; Goh, J; Shinde, D V (2025) Fuel Cells – Polymer-Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell | Overview: PEMFC. In: Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources. Elsevier, pp. 57-70.

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

This introductory chapter provides an overview of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). It covers the history, operating principles, typical composition, advantages, and disadvantages of PEMFCs. The chapter also includes an introduction to contemporary PEFMC performance, uses, and market. Like all fuel cells, PEMFCs electrochemically convert fuel and air into combustion products, electrical energy, and heat. As PEMFCs are typically fuelled by hydrogen they emit nothing other than water making them a key low carbon technology. Compared to other types of fuel cell they have been the most widely deployed, particularly for transportation applications, for which they are uniquely well suited.

Item Type:	Book Chapter/Section
Subjects:	Advanced Materials > Electrochemistry
Divisions:	Electromagnetic & Electrochemical Technologies
Publisher:	Elsevier
Identification number/DOI:	10.1016/B978-0-323-96022-9.00140-7
Last Modified:	12 Jun 2026 13:52
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/10446