Alkaline Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications
Alkaline Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications is a technical book on alkaline fuel-cell principles, materials, system design, and applications. Its listed coverage spans low- and high-temperature systems, catalysts, anion-exchange membranes, stack engineering, performance characterization, modeling, and liquid fuels.
At a glance
- Covers catalyst mechanisms and design for alkaline hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions.
- Includes anion-exchange membrane properties, electrode fabrication, cell design, and stack assembly.
- Addresses performance testing, characterization, and theoretical modeling.
- Discusses low- and high-temperature alkaline fuel-cell systems, liquid fuels, and market and policy context.
Reference price: $165.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Brings materials, electrochemistry, cell and stack engineering, testing, and modeling together in one volume.
- The stated scope includes both fundamental concepts and practical design considerations.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Academic Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 4, 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 356 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0443366381 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0443366383 |
| Weight listed | 1.28 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.78 x 0.7 x 9.33 inches |
What to know before buying
- The description refers to low-temperature alkaline systems and high-temperature alkaline systems, giving solid oxide fuel cells as an example. Buyers seeking a narrowly focused treatment may want to confirm how deeply each area is covered.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Researchers and graduate-level readers studying alkaline fuel-cell chemistry, materials, or system design.
- Engineers looking for a reference spanning catalysts, membranes, cell and stack engineering, and performance characterization.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a beginner-oriented introduction or a nontechnical overview of renewable energy.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the book cover?
The listing describes coverage of alkaline fuel-cell fundamentals, catalysts, anion-exchange membranes, cell and stack design, performance testing, modeling, and liquid-fuel applications.
Does it discuss both low- and high-temperature systems?
Yes. The listing says it addresses both, while naming solid oxide fuel cells as an example of a high-temperature system.
Who is this book aimed at?
Its stated focus on system design, materials, characterization, and modeling makes it most relevant to technical readers, including researchers and engineers.
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