The *Fuel Cell Technology Handbook* is a comprehensive resource edited by Gregor Hoogers, covering the principles, history, and applications of fuel cell technology. The book is divided into two main sections: Technology and Applications. **Technology Section:** - **Introduction:** Provides an overview of fuel cells, their history, and the main applications. - **History:** Details the development of fuel cells from their early beginnings to modern applications. - **Thermodynamics and Electrochemical Kinetics:** Explains the thermodynamic principles and electrochemical processes involved in fuel cells. - **Fuel Cell Components and Their Impact on Performance:** Discusses the key components of fuel cells and how they affect performance. - **The Fueling Problem: Fuel Cell Systems:** Focuses on the challenges and solutions related to fueling fuel cell systems. - **Catalysts for the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell:** Reviews the role of catalysts in PEMFCs. - **Prospects of the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell:** Examines the potential and challenges of DMFCs. **Applications Section:** - **Stationary Power Generation:** Discusses the use of fuel cells in stationary power generation, including micro-CHP systems. - **Portable Applications:** Explores the potential of fuel cells in portable power applications. - **Automotive Applications:** Analyzes the use of fuel cells in the automotive sector. - **Competing Technologies for Transportation:** Compares fuel cells with other transportation technologies. - **Fuel Cell Fuel Cycles:** Reviews different fuel cycles used in fuel cell systems. - **Outlook: The Next Five Years:** Provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of fuel cell technology. The book aims to provide a detailed and up-to-date overview of fuel cell technology, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in the field.The *Fuel Cell Technology Handbook* is a comprehensive resource edited by Gregor Hoogers, covering the principles, history, and applications of fuel cell technology. The book is divided into two main sections: Technology and Applications. **Technology Section:** - **Introduction:** Provides an overview of fuel cells, their history, and the main applications. - **History:** Details the development of fuel cells from their early beginnings to modern applications. - **Thermodynamics and Electrochemical Kinetics:** Explains the thermodynamic principles and electrochemical processes involved in fuel cells. - **Fuel Cell Components and Their Impact on Performance:** Discusses the key components of fuel cells and how they affect performance. - **The Fueling Problem: Fuel Cell Systems:** Focuses on the challenges and solutions related to fueling fuel cell systems. - **Catalysts for the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell:** Reviews the role of catalysts in PEMFCs. - **Prospects of the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell:** Examines the potential and challenges of DMFCs. **Applications Section:** - **Stationary Power Generation:** Discusses the use of fuel cells in stationary power generation, including micro-CHP systems. - **Portable Applications:** Explores the potential of fuel cells in portable power applications. - **Automotive Applications:** Analyzes the use of fuel cells in the automotive sector. - **Competing Technologies for Transportation:** Compares fuel cells with other transportation technologies. - **Fuel Cell Fuel Cycles:** Reviews different fuel cycles used in fuel cell systems. - **Outlook: The Next Five Years:** Provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of fuel cell technology. The book aims to provide a detailed and up-to-date overview of fuel cell technology, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in the field.