Hydrogen production future trends

The major function of a bipolar plate, or simply called "plate," is to connect each cell electrically and to regulate the reactant gas (typically, hydrogen and air in a hydrogen fuel cell) or reactant liquid (typically, methanol in a DMFC) and liquid or gas coolant supply as well as reaction product removal in desired patterns. This plate must be at least electrically conductive and gas and/or liquid tightened. Considering these important functions and the larger fraction of volume, weight, and cost of the plate in a fuel cell, it is worthwhile to construct this chapter with emphasis on the current status and future trend in bipolar plate research and development, mainly for the plate materials and fabrication process. 

Production of Hydrogen for the Commercial Market Current and Future Trends... 

Ursua, A., Gandia, L.M., and Sanchis, P. Hydrogen production from water electrolysis current status and future trends. Proceedings of the IEEE, 100(2), 410e26, February... 

The future we describe is not predestined by this history. While the processes behind these trends are central to modernizing societies, they are also the product of human decision making and social forces. The future we evoke in this chapter will help researchers, policymakers, and ordinary citizens calibrate ideas about future energy use and lifestyle as well as illuminate potential market pathways for hydrogen and FCVs. 

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