Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Fundamentals

An updated edition of the gold standard in research-oriented fuel cell/hydrogen resources

In the newly revised fourth edition of Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Fundamentals, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date and authoritative new discussion of fuel cell technologies. It remains packed with extensive example problems, dialogue boxes, end-of-chapter takeaways, and homework exercises.

The latest edition contains brand-new content on electrolysis and electrosynthesis, designed to provide a timeless, foundational introduction to the fundamentals underlying electrolyzer technology, combined with examples of the latest advances in research and application from around the globe. It’s a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of fuel cells and electrolyzers, covering electrochemical thermodynamics and electrode reaction kinetics, as well as the properties of electrolytes and electrodes.

Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to electrolysis and electrosynthesis
• Comprehensive explorations of the design of electrolysis systems
• Practical overviews of fuel cell systems and fuel processing subsystem design
• Complete treatments of the environmental impacts of fuel cells

Perfect for students taking courses with a focus on renewable energy and renewable energy engineering, Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Fundamentals will also benefit professionals working with fuel cells, electrolyzers, and hydrogen in a variety of contexts.

Ryan O’Hayre is a Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.

Suk-Won Cha is a Professor at the Seoul National University.

Whitney Colella is Founder of Gaia Energy Research Institute.

Jake Huang is a Humboldt Research Fellow at the University of Münster.

Fritz Prinz is a Professor at Stanford University.