Browsing Theses by Subject "Fuel cell"
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Advanced non-precious metal catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-20)To address the global energy and environmental challenges, the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is proposed and developed as one of the most promising power source candidates for various applications including ... -
Extended Range Electric Vehicle Powertrain Simulation and Comparison with Consideration of Fuel Cell and Metal-air Battery
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-14)The automotive industry has been in a period of energy transformation from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy due to the economic pressures resulting from the energy crisis and the need for stricter environmental ... -
Model-Based Validation of Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Control Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2007-08-07)Hydrogen fuel cell technology has emerged as an efficient and clean alternative to internal combustion engines for powering vehicles, and hydrogen powertrains will aid in addressing key environmental issues such as urban ... -
Nanostructured Materials Supported Oxygen Reduction Catalysts in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-24)Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells have been viewed as promising power source candidates for transport, stationary, and portable applications due to their high efficiency and low emissions. The platinum is the ... -
Nanostructured Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-20)Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs) have long been thought of as a promising clean alternative energy electrochemical device. They are lightweight, highly efficient, modular and scalable devices. A fuel such ... -
Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Materials as Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts for Metal-Air Fuel Cells and Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-09)Metal air battery has captured the spotlight recently as a promising class of sustainable energy storage for the future energy systems. Metal air batteries offer many attractive features such as high energy density, ... -
Ordered Micro-/Nanostructure Based Humidity Sensor for Fuel Cell Application
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)Humidity sensors are one of the most widely used sensors in commercial and industrial applications for environmental monitoring and controlling. Although related technology have been studied intensively, humidity sensing ...