Analytical electron microscopy of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Drennan, J., Webb, R. I., Nogita, K., Knibbe, R., Auchterlonie, G. J., Tatenuma, K. and Hunter, J. (2006). Analytical electron microscopy of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. In: E. Ivers-Tiffée, J. Maier and S. Singhal, Solid State Ionics 15: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Part I. International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Baden-Baden, Germany, (1649-1654). 17-22 July 2005.

Document type:	Conference Paper
Collections:	Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) - Collection School of Mechanical & Mining Engineering Publications Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis Publications

Author(s)	Drennan, J. Webb, R. I. Nogita, K. Knibbe, R. Auchterlonie, G. J. Tatenuma, K. Hunter, J.
Title of paper	Analytical electron microscopy of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Conference name	International Conference on Solid State Ionics
Conference location	Baden-Baden, Germany
Conference dates	17-22 July 2005
Proceedings title	Solid State Ionics 15: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Part I
Editor(s)	E. Ivers-Tiffée J. Maier S. Singhal
Place published	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Publisher	Elsevier BV
Publication date	2006
Volume number	177
Issue number	19-25
ISSN	0167-2738; 1872-7689
Start page	1649
End page	1654
Total pages	6
Collection year	2005
Language	eng
Abstract/Summary	Microtome sections of proton exchange membrane cells produce a wide range of information ranging from macroscopic distribution of components through specimens in which the detailed distribution of catalyst particles can be observed. Using modern data management practices it is possible to combine information at different scales and correlate processing and performance data. Analytical electron microscopy reveals the compositional variations across used cells at the electrolyte/electrode interface. In particular analytical techniques indicate that sulphur concentrations are likely to diminish at the interface Nafion/anode interface. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Subjects	EX 250203 Solid State Chemistry 780103 Chemical sciences 0206 Quantum Physics
Keyword(s)	Microtome Analytical electron microscopy Fluorine and sulphur concentration Data management