NEW MATERIALS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS V
EXTENDED ABSTRACTS OF THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM ON NEW MATERIALS FOR
ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
July 6-11, 2003
Editor
O. Savadogo
Organised by
Laboratoire d'Electrochimie et de Materiaux Energetiques
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
SESSION 1: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL ASPECTS
Nanoarchitectured Materials for Electrochemical Systems 22J. Owen (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)
Improvement of Cathode Material for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 26K.-I. Ota (Yokohama National University, Japan)
Development of New Anodes for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries and their Characterizations byRaman and NEXAFS Spectroscopy 29G. Sandi (Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America)
Extended Brewer Interunit Bonding Theory and Selective Interfactive Grafting of CompositeElectrocatalysts for Simultaneous Anodic Hydrogen and CO Oxidation 31M.M. Jaksic, S.J. Neophaytides, S.H. Zaferatos (University of Patras, Greece)
Anionic Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in Alkaline Fuel Cells 33J.-F. Fauvarque, L. Akrour, J. Vouet, C. Sarrazin (Centre National d'Arts et de Metiers, France)
Standard Porosimeter 35Yu.M. Volfkovich, V.S. Bagotzky, I.A. Blinov, V.E. Sosenkin (Porotech Inc., Canada)
Electrochemistry of Boron in Hydroxide Melts: Identifying Conditions for the Electroreduction ofBorates to Boron Hydrides 37Y. Wu, M. Kelly, J. Xu, G. Pez (Millennium Cell, Inc., United States of America)
Comparative Study of the Corrosion/Passive Behaviour of Polycrystalline and NanocrystallineMagnesium in Aqueous Medium 39M. Zidoune, M.-H. Grosjean, L. Roue, J. Huot, R. Schulz (INRS-Energies, Canada)
Chemical Hydrides Based on Mg-Ca Nanocomposites 41J.-P. Tessier, P. Palau, D. Guay, J. Huot, R. Schulz (INRS-Energies, Canada)
Photovoltaic Powered Pumping System for Irrigation/Drainage in Pakistan 44N. Irshad, M. Aslam (National Agricultural Research Centre, Pakistan)
Hydrogen Storage Alloys and their Hydrogen Reversible Sorption Capability 45N.M. Vlasov, A.I. Solovey, I.I. Fedik, A.S. Cheraikov (State Research Institute SIA Luch, Russia)
The Synthesis and Characterization of CulnS2 Nanocrystals 46for Photo-electrochemical ApplicationsF. Courtel, M. Morin, R. Paynter, B. Marsan (Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada)
Kinetic Model of Hydrogen Evolution at a Single Supported Nanoparticle 48M. Eikerling, J. Meier, U. Stimming (Technische Universitat Miinchen, Germany)
Photobiological Hydrogen Production Employing Spirulina Maxima 49A. Juantorena Ugas, P.J. Sebastian, J. Vasquez Duhalt, R. Tinoco Valencia (Universidad NacionalAutdnoma de Mexico, Mexico)
Optimization of Efficiency of Electrodeposited CulnSerBased Thin Film Solar Cells 52S. Beyhan, F. Kardigan (Istanbul Technical University, Turkey)
Transport Properties of Bi2Te, Thin Films 53J. Dheepa, R. Sathyamoorthy, S. Velumani, A. Subbarayan, K. Natarajan, J. Asencio, P.J. Sebastian, R.Perez (Kongunadu Arts and Science College, India)
Cycling Stability of a Complementary Electrochromic Device Based on a 54Prussian Blue Thin Film and a Heptyl Viologen SolutionJ.-Y. Liao, K.-C. Ho (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
The Photoelectrochromic Device Using a PEDOT:PSS Thin Film 56S.-F. Lin, K.-C. Ho (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Reactions in the [Fe(CN)6]3"'4" and Ce3+/4+ Systems on Diamond 58
Semiconductive Single Crystals and on a-c FilmsLA. Novoselova, E.N. Fedoryshena, E.V. Panov, N.F. Olijnyk, V. Kulikovskiy, S.A. Ivakhnenko, O.A.Zanevskiy (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine)
Photoelectrochemical Properties of Nanostructured CdSe Electrode 60G. Kolbasov, T.S. Lukiyanuk (Ukranian National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine)
PEMcoat: The Development of Coating Systems for 61Metal Components in the Generation and Use of HydrogenD.R. Hodgson, E. Farndon, I.M. Long, V.J. Clarke (Ineos Chlor Ltd., United Kingdom)
Determination of the Hydrogen Storage Capacity of 63Novel Sepiolite-Derived Carbonaceous MaterialsG. Sandi, H. Yang, H. Joachin, K.A. Carrado, R.E. Winans, J. Prakash (Argonne National Laboratory,United States of America)
Photo-Oxidative Degradation of Chicago Sky Blue Azo Dye on 65Transition Metal Oxide ElectrodesJ. Slote, M. Hepel, J. Luo, C.-J. Zhong (State University of New York, United States of America)
The Photovoltaic Cell Incorporating Electrochemically Deposited ZnS Thin Film 67J.-Y. Liao, K.-C. Ho (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Observation of the Electrochemical Potential-Induced 69Surface Stress by MicrocantileversF. Tian, J.H. Pei, D.L. Hedden, G.M. Brown, T. Thundat (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United Statesof America)
Structural Changes in Sb2S3-in Thin Films on Annealing 72Y. Rodriguez-Lazcano, M.T.S. Nair, P.K. Nair (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico)
CIGS Thin Films for Photoelectrolytic Hydrogen Production 74R. Castaneda, P.J. Sebastian, M. Miranda, S.A. Gamboa, J. Pantoja (Universidad Nacional Autonoma deMexico, Mexico)
Photoluminescence Properties of CdS Deposited with Silicotungstic Acid on Silicon 77E. Nguwno P., O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
SESSION 2: ELABORATION AND CHARACTERISATION
Flemion® Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Development for PEFCs 83M. Yoshitake (Research Center, ASAHI Glass Co. Ltd., Japan)
High-Activity Ni-Mo-S Anode Catalysts for H2S-Air Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 85G.-L. Wei, J.-Luo, A.R. Sanger, K.T. Chuang (University of Alberta, Canada)
Plating of High Quality Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide at 120 -125 Degrees C 87and 6X Normal Current DensityM. Stuart Davis (The Gillette Company, United States of America)
Development of Low Cost Proton Conducting Polymer Electrolyte 88C.A. Linkous, R.W. Kopitzke, M.E. Mraz (University of Central Florida, United States of America)
Study Electrokinetic Comparative of the Oxygen Reduction Reaction 90on Rh6(CO)16 and 5% Rh/carbon in Sulfuric Acid 0.5 MR.H. Castellanos, A. Altamirano, G. Orozco, R. Ortega-Borges, Y. Meas (National AutonomousUniversity of Mexico, Mexico)
Ab-initio Calculations of Oxygen Adsorbed on Low-Index Platinum Surface 92A. Panchenko, M. Koper, T. Shubina, S. Mitchell, E. Rudoner (Universitat Stuttgart, Germany)
New Conducting Polymers/Carbon Composite Materials for Energy Storage 95V. Khomenko, V. Barsukov, E. Frackowiak, F. Beguin (Kiev National University of Technologies &Design, Ukraine)
Modeling of Oxygen Reduction at the Polyaniline Based Catalysts 97V. Barsukov, V. Khomenko, A. Katashinskii, T. Motronyuk (Kiev National University of Technologies &Design, Ukraine)
Characterization of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Electrochemical Systems 99G. Gebel, L. Rubatat, O. Diat, L. O. Diat (CEA Grenoble, France)
Poly(neutral red) on ITO Electrode 101F. Vicente, J.J. Garcia-Jare_o, D. Benito, J. Agrisuelas (Universitat de Valencia, Spain)
Nafion®117/Prussian Yellow/ITO Multilayer Electrodes 103F. Vicente, A. Sanmatias, D. Gimenez, J.J. Garcia-Jare_o (Universitat de Valencia, Spain)
Sol-Gel Forms of MnO2 as Electrode Material for Electrochemical Capacitors 105R.N. Reddy, R.G. Reddy (University of Alabama, United States of America)
Fabrication and Characterization of Zirconia-Based Oxygen Sensors 107M. Zhou, A. Ahmad, R.A. Wheat (Natural Resources Canada, Canada)
Carbon Nanorubes Grown on Fuel Cell Electrode Backings asSupports for Pt-Based ElectrocatalystX. Sun, R. Li, B. Stansfield, J.P. Dodelet, S. Desilets (INRS, Canada)
Effects of the Polarisation on Diffusivity Values of a 110New Nanoporous Carbon Obtained from SiC and Used as a SupercapacitorM. Zuleta, A. Lundblad, P. Bjornbom (KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
The Growth of Self-Assembled Gold Nanoparticles 113and its Influence on Surface-Enhanced Raman SpectroscopyS. Li, Y. Jiang, R. Gu, L. Qiu, P. Cao (Soochow University, China)
Combined Electrocalytic and XPS Measurements for 116the Study of Novel Supported Bimetallic ElectrodesG.S. Neophytides, S.H. Zafeiratos, F.E. Paloukis, P. Paloukis, M.M. Jaksic (University of Patras, Greece)
Evaluation of the Electrochemical Properties of 118Lanthanum Ferrite Cathode Materials forIntermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)L. Sun, G. Brisard (Universite de Sherbrooke, Canada)
Electrochemical Characterization of Ni-Mx Based Alloys as 120Corrosion Resistant Coatings for Metallic Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel CellsS.A. Gamboa, J. Moreira, P.J. Sebastian, A.L. Ocampo, G. Pedroza, J.A. Chavez-Carvayar, B. Campillo,M.A. Smith, J.L. Albarran, R. Perez (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico)
Lead-Coated Glass Fiber Mesh Grids for Lead-Acid Batteries 128J. Wang, Z.P. Guo, S. Zhong, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Evaluation of Carbon Fiber as an Additive for Positive Plate of Lead Acid Battery 132J. Wang, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Transport Properties and Stability against 134Reduction of La2.xR,Mo2.yWyO9 Fast Oxide Ion Conductors (R = Rare Earths)S. Georges, F. Goutenoire, O. Bohnke, S.J. Skinner, H.-D. Wiemhofer, P. Lacorre (University du Maine,France)
Synthesis, Characterization and Electrocatalytic Properties of 137New Electrodes Based on Polypyrrole and Mixed Valence Oxides NL^Co^^ (x = 0.3 and 1)H. Nguyen Cong, V. de la Garza, J.L. Gautier, P. Chartier (Universite Louis Pasteur, France)
The Energy Density Perspective: From Electrochemical 139Capacitor to Battery/Capacitor Asymmetric CellsJ.P. Zheng (Florida State University, United States of America)
Preparation of CuxCo^O, Catalyst Particles by a Sol-Gel Method for 141the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline MediumM. De Koninck, B. Marsan (Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Canada)
Synthesis of LiFePO4 Cathode Material by Spray Solution Technique 143S.L. Bewlay, K. Konstantinov, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
The Anionic Effect on the Intercalation and 145Spectral Properties of Polyviologen FilmsY.-C. Hsu, K.-C. Ho (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Structural Characteristics and Performance of Nickel Electrodes 147Containing Cadmium Additives in the Active MaterialD.M. Constantin, E.M. Rus, G. Taralunga (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)
Aspects Concerning Electroreduction of Corrosion Layers Formed on 149Various Conditions on Lead ElectrodesE.M. Rus, D.M. Constantin, G. Taralunga (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)
pH Sensors with Lithium Lanthanum Titanate Sensitive Material. 151Applications in Food IndustryC. Bohnke, P. Lacorre, J.-L. Fourquet (Universite du Maine, France)
Current Imaging Tunneling Spectroscopy Studies of 153Atomic Hydrogen-Etched HOPG SurfaceZ. Waqar, E.A. Denisov, I.V. Makarenko, T.N. Kompaniets, A.N. Titkov (Russian Academy of Sciences,Russia)
Effect of the Experimental Conditions on the Characteristics of 155the Electrosynthesised Ni/Al-NO3 Double Layered HydroxideE. Scavetta, M. Berrettoni, I. Carpani, F. Cogo, M. Giorgetti, M.G. Tonelli (Universita di Bologna, Italy)
Development of Electrochemical Sensors Based on Functionalization of 157Glassy Carbon Surface with Hydroxybenzene DerivativesL.K. Shpigun, V.K. Lunina (Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry RAS, Russia)
Development of Carbon Anode for Hybrid Supercapacitor 159B. Thoben, A. Siebke (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V., Germany)
SESSION 3: ADVANCED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BATTERIES
A New Lithium Anode Composite for Thermal Batteries 164D.R. Dekel (RAFAEL Advanced Materials and Processes, Israel)
Computational Simulation of Lithium Ions Transport throughPolymer Nanocomposite MembranesG. Sandi R. Kizilel, P. Moon, D. Stevens (Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America)
Li/S Rechargeable Battery Operating at - 60 °C 168Y.V. Mikhaylik, J.R. Akridge (Sion Power Corporation, United States of America)
Investigation of Cycle Life of Li-LixV2O5 Rechargeable Batteries 170J.P. Zheng, P.L. Moss, R. Fu, G. Au, E.J Plichta, Y. Xin (Florida State University, United States ofAmerica)
Investigations of Graphite Modified by Boron and Silicon for 172Lithium-Ion BatteriesV. Barsukov, V. Kryukov, E. Kryukova, N. Chmilenko, E. Il'in (Kiev National University ofTechnologies & Design, Ukraine)
Microstructure and Electrochemical Behaviour of Sn-Cu Alloy as an 174Anode Material for Lithium Ion BatteryJ. Ren, W. Pu, C. Wan, C. Jiang (Tsinghua University, China)
Carbon Electrodes in Contact with PMMA Based Gel Polymer 177J. Vondrak, B. Klapste, M. Sedlarikova, V. Novak (Academy of Science of Czech Republic, CzechRepublic)
Combinatorial Preparation and Characterisation of 178Lithium Battery Electrode MaterialsA.D. Spong, G. Vitins, J.R. Owen (University of Southamption, United Kingdom)
Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study of 180Li-Insertion Mechanisms in Anode Materials of Li-Ion BatteriesP.-E. Lippens, J. Olivier-Fourcade, J.C. Jumas (Universite Montpellier II, France)
Nanostructured Polymer Electrolytes 133A.S. Leck,G.S. Attard, J.R. Owen (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)
Plastic Crystal Electrolytes based on Pyrazolium Imides 185Y. Abu-Lebdeb, P.-J. Alarco, M. Armand (Universite de Montreal, Canada)
Manufacture of Anode Electrode with Carbonaceous 187Materials derived from Novolac Resin - Olive Stone Composites for Electrosynthesis ofPolythiopheneD. Triantou, S. Theodoropoulou, L. Zoumpoulakis, J. Simitzis (National Technical University of Athens,Greece)
New LiNi0.8.yTiyCo0.2O2 Compounds with Improved Cycle Performance 189and Thermal Stability as Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion BatteryH. Liu, Y. Yang (Xiamen University, China)
Fabrication of LiCoOz Cathode Materials by Spray/Suspension 191K. Konstantinov, S.L. Bewlay, G.X. Wang, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
A New Synthetisis Method for Preparing LiFePO4 with 193Enhanced Electrochemical PerformanceZ.-P. Guo, H. Liu, S. Bewlay, K. Konstantinov, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong,Australia)
Characterization of Layered Li[Ni,/3Mn1/3]O2 208Cathode Materials Prepared by Spray-Drying MethodZ.P. Guo, H. Liu, S. Bewlay, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Electropolymerisation of EDOT in Propylene Carbonate 221Containing Different Salts, Ion Movement and Cyclability of PEDOTF. Blanchard, H. Pages, B. Carre, P. Biensan, F. Bonhomme, D. Lemordant (Universite de Tours, France)
Electrochemical Characteristics of V2O5 Cathodic Material for Lithium Batteries 225G. Taralunga, E.M. Rus, D.M. Constantin (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)
Ultrasonic Spray Deposition of LiCoO2 Films for Battery Application 227K. Konstantinov, C. Yao, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou (University of Wollongong, Australia)
SESSION 4: SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELLS
In Situ Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy Studies of an 233Interaction of Nafion® with a Pt Electrode SurfaceD. Malevich, V. Zamlynny, S.-G. Sun, J. Lipkowski (University of Guelph, Canada)
New Nanostructured Carbon Material with Fe-Co as Catalyst for 236Oxygen Reduction at the Cathode of a PEMFCF. Fouda-Onana, D. Cossement, R. Chahine, J. Hamelin (Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, Canada)
Influence of TiO2 Nanometric Filler on the Behaviour of a 239Composite Membrane for Applications in Direct Methanol Fuel CellsV. Baglio, A. Di Blasi, A.S. Arico, V. Anonucci, P.L. Antonucci, F. Serraino Flory, S. Licoccia, E.Traversa (CNR-TAE Institute, Italy)
Impedance Characterization of PEM Fuel Cell Membrane and Electrode Assemblies 241P.G. Pickup, G. Li (Memorial University, Canada)
A Potential Membrane for Fuel Cells: Ionic Conductive Properties of 243Chitosan MembranesY. Wan, K.A.M. Creber, B. Peppley, V. Tam Bui (Royal Military College, Canada)
Improvement of Cathode Electrodes Materials, Development and 246Electrochemical Studies for PEMFC and DMFCS. Mailley, C. Boutin (SORAPEC, France)
Performance Evaluation of a Novel Self-Humidifying Proton Exchange Membrane 247C. Wang, Z.-Q. Mao, J.-M. Xu, X.-F. Xie (Golden Airline S & T Development Co., Ltd., China)
Anhydrous Proton Conducting Polymers 248W. Meyer (Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany)
Structure-Property Relationships of New and Aged Ion 251Power Membrane Electrode Assemblies for PEMFCsS. Kundu, M.W. Fowler, L. Simon, S. Grot (University of Waterloo, Canada)
In-situ and Ex-situ EPR Studies of the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell 253A. Panchenko, H. Dilger, E. Roduner (Universitat Stuttgart, Germany)
Sulfonated Polyaromatic Membranes: Study of the Degradation in PEMFC256
G. Meyer, G. Gebel, M. Bardet, J.-L. Gardette, D. Marsacq (Universite J. Fourier, France)
Influence of Electrode Structure on Electrochemical Performance 258ofthePEFC CathodeP. Gode, F. Jaouen, G. Lindbergh, A. Lundblad, G. Sundholm (Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell with Metal Foam in 260the Gas Flow Field DistributorA. Kumar, R.G. Reddy (University of Alabama, United States of America)
Effects of the Catalyst Layer Porous Structure on Performance of PEM Fuel Cells 262L. Pisani, M. Valentini, G. Murgia, B. D'Aguanno (Center for Advanced Studies, Italy)
Carbon/Manganese Oxide Based Fuel Cell Electrocatalysts Using "Flywheel" Principle 265J. Vondrak, B. Klapste, M. Sedlarikova, V. Novak (Academy of Science of Czech Republic, CzechRepublic)
Study of Preparation Method of PT Electro-Catalyst for Fuel Cells 267D.-Y. Bao, C. Wang, Z.-Q. Mao (Golden Airline S & T Development Co., Ltd., China)
Proton Conducting Membranes Based on Polymer Blends for Use in 268High Temperature PEM Fuel CellsJ.K. Kallitis, N. Gourdoupi (University of Patras, Greece)
Composite Nafion Membranes Based on PWA-Zirconia for PEFCs Operating at 270Medium TemperatureA. Carbone, M. Casciola, U. Costantino, R. Ornelas, I. Fodale, A. Sacca, E. Passalacqua (Institute CNR-TAE, Italy)
New Sulfonated Polysulfone Co-Polymer Membrane for Low Temperature Fuel Cells 272A.C. Tavares, Y.A. Dubitsky, A. Zaopo, R. Pedicini, I. Gatto, E. Passalacqua (Institute CNR-TAE, Italy)
PEMFC Operational and Design Strategies for Sub Zero Environments 274J. St-Pierre, J. Roberts, K. Colbow, S. Campbell, A. Nelson (Ballard Power Systems, Canada)
Low-Cost PEMs Based of Radiation Induced Graft Polymerization Technology 277C. Stone, T. Peckham, L. Bonorand, P. Meharg, A. Rashid, F. Berreta, D. Mayer, D. Lines, C. Mah, M.Hall, S. Hamada, B. Choudhury, N. Andrews, S. McDermid (Ballard Power Systems Inc., Canada)
Investigation of the High Temperature Methanol Stripping Behaviour of 278Carbon Supported Pt and Pt-Cu Catalysts and its Relationship withthe Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel CellsA.S. Arico, V. Baglio, A. Di Blasi, E. Modica, V. Antonucci (CNR-ITAE Institute, Italy)
Selective Conversion of Alkanes to Alkenes in a PEM Fuel Cell 280K.T. Chuang, J. Luo, A.R. Sanger, W. An, A.R. Naghash (University of Alberta, Canada)
Estimation of Cathode Oxygen Reduction Reaction Parameters in 282PEMFCs for Performance Modeling and Catalyst DevelopmentW. Gu, S.S. Kocha, H.A. Gasteinger (General Motors Global Alternative Propulsion Center, United Statesof America)
Modification of Nation Membranes for the DMF with 284Polypyrrole and PolythiopheneM.A. Smith, A.L. Ocampo, M.A. Espinoza, P.J. Sebastian (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico,Mexico)
Materials Development for Organic Fuel Cells 286P.G. Pickup, C. Song, F. Huang (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Based on Recast Nafion® 117 with 288Dimethyl Formamide and AdditivesH. Tian, O. Savadcgo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Crossover of Methanol and its Reaction Products through Membrane 291N. Kamiya, Y. Uchida, W. Masuda, S. Shigenori, K. Ota (Yokohama National University, Japan)
Study of Mg-based Thin Films Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition 293J. Paillier, L. Roue (INRS-Energie, Canada)
PtRu-WO3 Nanostructured Electrode for Highly Catalytic Activity in 295Direct Methanol Fuel CellY.-E. Sung, K.-W. Park (Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea)
Transport Phenomena in Membranes for DMFC Application 297B. Ruffrnann, H. Silva, V. Silva, A. Mendes, M. Madeira, S. Nunes (GKSS Research Centre, Germany)
Development of New Blend Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Applications 299J. Kerres, W. Zhang (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Characterization of Polymeric Catalytic Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications 302G. Sandi, Z. Gu, P.B. Balbuena (Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America)
Key Barriers to the Successful Commercialisation of PEMFC Products 304C. Stone (Ballard Power Systems Inc., Canada)
Preparation and Characterization of Ionically 305Cross-Linked Proton-Conducting MembranesC.-M. Tang, J. Kerres (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Synthesis and Ionic Conductivity of a PVA-poly 308(Styrenesulfonic Acid-Co-Maleic Acid) Biended Proton Exchange MembranesB. Riffault, P. Schaetzel, B. Bahadori, R. Bouallouche, R. Bouzerar (Universite de Caen, France)
PEM Fuel Cell with Very Low Pt Loading 310N. Cunningham, E. Irissou, M. Lefevre, M.-C. Denis, D. Guay, J.-P. Dodelet (Institut National de laRecherche Scientifique, Canada)
Electrochemical Performance of Fuel Cells Prepared with 312Sepiolite-Derived Carbon and Lithium Transition Metal Oxide Positive ElectrodesG. Sandi, H. Joachin, H. Yang, J. Prakash (Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America)
Investigation of Methanol Oxidation Electrokinetics on 314PT:RU Anode CatalystN.A. Tapan, B. Gurau, G. Sandi, J. Prakash (Argonne National Laboratory, United States of America)
Effect of Water in Styrenesulphonic Acid Grafted Polyelectrolytes on 316Membrane PropertiesA. Siu, S. Holdcroft, B. Pivovar (Simon Fraser University, Canada)
Proton, Water and Methanol Transport in Nafion and 317Sulfonated Poly-Ether Ketone Based Membranes: A Microstructural ApproachM. Schuster, M. Ise, K.D. Kreuer, J. Maier (Max-Planck-Institut fur Festkoperforschung, Germany)
Effect of the Temperature and Atmosphere of Reaction on 318the Electrocatalytic Activity of Rutenium Carbonyl Clusters forthe Oxygen Reduction Reaction in o.5 M H2SO4 and their Performance asCathode in a Single Fuel CellR.H. Castellanos, E. Borja-Arco, A. Altamirano, N. Cruz-Martinez, O. Vallejo-Puerta, R. Ortega-Borgnes,Y. Meas, O. Jimenez-Sandova, J. Marquez-Marin (National Autonomous University Mexico, Mexico)
Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Monoxide Tolerant 320Pt-Metal Oxide (Pt-MnOm) Catalysts, to be Used as Anodes ina Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)N. Cruz-Martinez, O. Jimenez-Sandoval, C.I. Zuniga-Romero, R.H. Castellanos (National AutonomaUniversity Mexico, Mexico)
Double Layer Cathode Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell 321C. Pak, S.J. Lee, S. Lee, H. Chang (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Korea)
Influence of Different Gas Diffusion Layers on the Water Management of 324the Cathode of the PEFCB. Thoben, A. Siebke (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., Germany)
Covalently Cross-Linked Ionomer (Blend) Membranes for Fuel Cells 326J. Kerres, W. Zhang, A. Ullrich, M. Hein, T. Haering (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Methanol Electrooxidation on Bimetallic Catalysts 328R. Babic, M. Metikos-Hukoviae, S. Omanovic (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Based on Catalyzed Nafion® 117 330Membrane: Effect of the Preparation ProcessQ. Jiang, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Based on Catalyzed Nafion® 117 332Membrane: Influence of the Catalyst Ink CompositionQ. Jiang, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Based on Sulfonated Commercial Polyimide Polymer 334A. Mokrini, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Methanol Cross-over of PEM based on Sulfonated Commercial Polyimide Polymer 336A. Mokrini, T. Napporn, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Determination of Methanol cross-over through MEA by Cyclic Voltammetry 338G. Longtm, P. Harvey, T. Napporn and O. Savadogo*(Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Comparison of crossover behavior of methanol for four types of Nafion® membrane 341J. Ling and O. Savadogo*(Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
A Study on Crossover of Dimethyl Ether through a Membrane-Electrode Assembly 343J. Ling and O. Savadogo* (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
The cross-over of ethanol through MEA determined by cyclic voltammetric 346J. Ling and O. Savadogo* (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Modification and Characterization of some Commercial Polymers for 349PEM Fuel Cell ApplicationsA. Mokrini, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Operating Conditions of Low Temperature Direct 351Propane Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell.F.J. Rodriguez Varela, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Effect on Anode Catalyst Composition on Direct Methanol and 356Direct Acetal Polymer Electrolyte Fuel CellsY. Cyr and O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
The Effect of Anode Catalysts on the Behavior of Low Temperature 358Direct Propane Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (DPFC)F.J. Rodriguez Varela, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Based on Recast Nafion® 117 with 362Dimethyl Formamide and AdditivesH. Tian, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Based on Recast Flemion® with 365Dimethyl Formamide and AdditivesH. Tian, O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
New Family of Non Pt-Alloys for Oxygen Reduction Reaction For 367Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell ApplicationsO. Savadogo12*, K. Lee1, K. Oishi, S. Mitsushima1, N. Kamiya1, K.-I. Ota' ('Yokohama NationalUniversity, Japan) (2Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Effect on Anode Catalyst Composition on Direct Methanol and 372Direct Acetal Polymer Electrolyte Fuel CellsY. Cyr and O. Savadogo (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Oxygen Reduction Reaction on MEA Based on Various 372Catalysts and MembranesO. Savadogo1-2 K. Oishi1, K. Lee, S. Mitsushima1, N. Kamiya1, K.-I. Ota1 ('Yokohama NationalUniversity, Japan) (2Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Direct Commercial Alcohols Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 375O. Savadogo12, Y. Sasaya1, S. Mitsushima1, N. Kamiya1, K.-I. Ota1 ('Yokohama National University,Japan) (2Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
Membranes Selection for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell 378Applications Using Multiple Attribute Decision Making ModelsO. Savadogo, A. Shanian (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada)
