With contributions from international scientists active in PEM fuel cell research, this two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive source of state-of-the-art research in the field. The handbook looks at how to overcome the technical challenges of PEM fuel cell technology and drive the technology toward increased commercialization. The first volume in the set analyzes failure modes that result in the insufficient durability of PEM fuel cells. Supplying a handy toolbox for practical work, the second volume brings together the different types of diagnostic tools currently used by PEM fuel cell researchers.

Haijiang Wang is a senior research officer, manager of multiprojects, and the core competency leader of the Unit Fuel Cell Team in the National Research Council Canada Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC-IFCI). He is also an adjunct professor at five universities, including the University of British Columbia and the University of Waterloo. With 25 years of experience in electrochemistry and fuel cell technology, Dr. Wang has published more than 100 journal and conference papers and has been issued three patents. His research focuses on novel fuel cell design and materials as well as fuel cell diagnosis and durability.

Hui Li is a research council officer and technical leader for the PEM Fuel Cell Failure Mode Analysis project and PEM Fuel Cell Contamination Consortium in the National Research Council Canada Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC-IFCI). Dr. Li has coauthored more than 30 journal papers and has technology licensed to the Mantra Energy Group. Her research focuses on PEM fuel cell contamination and durability testing, the preparation and development of electrochemical catalysts with long-term stability, catalyst layer/cathode structure, and catalyst layer characterization and electrochemical evaluation.

Xiao-Zi Yuan is a research officer and project leader of the Unit Fuel Cell Team in the National Research Council Canada Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC-IFCI). Dr. Yuan has published more than 80 journal and conference papers and holds five patents in China. Her research focuses on PEM fuel cell design, testing, diagnosis, and durability.

VOLUME I: Introduction. Catalyst Degradation. Catalyst Support Degradation. Membrane Degradation. Porous Transport Layer Degradation. Degradation of Bipolar Plates and Its Effect on PEM Fuel Cells. Degradation of Other Components. Contaminant-Induced Degradation. Environment-Induced Degradation. Operation-Induced Degradation. Design-Related Durability Issues. Index.VOLUME II: Introduction. IN SITU DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS: PEM Fuel Cell Testing. Polarization Curve. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Cyclic Voltammetry. Linear Sweep Voltammetry. Current Interruption. Cathode Discharge. Water Transfer Factor Measurement. Current Mapping. Transparent Cell. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Neutron Imaging. EX SITU DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS: X-Ray Diffraction. Scanning Electron Microscopy. Transmission Electron Microscopy. Infrared Imaging. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. Atomic Force Microscopy. Binary Gas Diffusion. Gas Permeability of PEMs. Species Detection. Rotating Disk Electrode/Rotating Ring-Disk Electrode. Porosimetry and Characterization of the Capillary Properties of Gas Diffusion Media. Index.