203rd Meeting - Paris, France
April 27-May 2, 2003
PROGRAM INFORMATION
O1 - Fuel Cells from Materials to Systems
Energy Technology/Battery/Physical Electrochemistry
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Room 252B, Level 2, Le Palais des Congres
Membranes for Direct Methanol and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Co-Chairs: S. Mukerjee and J. Leddy
Time | Abs# | Title |
8:00 | 1165 |
Methanol Crossover in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Systems - B. Pivovar, G. Bender, J. Davey, and P. Zelenay (Los Alamos National Laboratory) |
8:20 | 1166 |
A New Polymer Electrolyte Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Applications - K.M. Gulati, C.A. Cavalca, and C.W. Martin (W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.) |
8:40 | 1167 |
Nafion versus Sulfonated Poly(arylene ether sulfone)s: A Comparison of the Methanol Diffusion Behavior - H. Every (Case Western Reserve University), M. Hickner, J. McGrath (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and T. Zawodzinski (Case Western Reserve University) |
9:00 | 1168 |
Influence of the Acid-base Properties of Composite Membranes Inorganic Fillers on the High Temperature Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - A.S. Arico', V. Baglio, A. Di Blasi, P. Creti' (CNR-ITAE Institute), P. Antonucci (University of Reggio Calabria), and V. Antonucci (CNR-ITAE Institute) |
9:20 | 1169 |
Chemical Structure and Morphological Considerations for Designing Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Proton Exchange Membranes - M. Hickner and J.E. McGrath (Virginia Tech) |
9:40 | |
Twenty-Minute Intermission |
10:00 | 1170 |
Methanol and Water Cross-over in Hybrid Polymer Electrolyte and in DMFC Stack - H. Kim, S.J. Lee, K.H. Choi, and H. Chang (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) |
10:20 | 1171 |
PVDF Based New Proton Conducting Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - J. cho and M. Cho (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) |
10:40 | 1172 |
Particle Size and Structural Effects of TiO_2-Filler in a Composite Membrane-based Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - V. Baglio, A. Di Blasi, A.S. Aricò, V. Antonucci (CNR-TAE Institute), P.L. Antonucci (University of Reggio Calabria), F. Serraino Fiory, S. Licoccia, and E. Traversa (University "Tor Vergata" of Rome) |
11:00 | 1173 |
Study on Composite Membrane of Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Ceramic and H+ Conductive Polymer for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell - T. Mitsui and K. Kanamura (Tokyo Metropolitan University) |
11:20 | 1174 |
Novel High Temperature Polymer/Molecular Sieve Composite Membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - J. Ferraris, D. Coutinho, Z. Yang, and K. Balkus (The University of Texas at Dallas) |
11:40 | 1175 |
Effect of Recast Temperature on Diffusion and Dissolution of Oxygen and Morphological Properties in Recast Ion-exchange Polymer Membranes - L. Kunchan (Yokohama National University), I. Akimitsu (Japan Science and Technology Corporation), M. Shigenori, K. Nobuyuki, and O. Ken-ichiro (Yokohama National University) |
Improved Proton Exchange Membranes
Co-Chairs: J. Leddy and S. Mukerjee
Time | Abs# | Title |
13:40 | 1176 |
Amphiphilic Organic/Inorganic Nano-composites Membranes for High Temperature Proton Conducting Electrolyte - I. Honma, H. Nakajima, and J.-D. Kim (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)) |
14:00 | 1177 |
Modified Heteropolyacid - Nafion® Composite Membranes for High Temperature PEMFCs - V. Ramani, H. Kunz, and J. Fenton (University of Connecticut) |
14:20 | 1178 |
Microcomposite Fuel Cell Membranes for High Temperature (120°C) Operation - B. Nair and D. Ofer (Foster-Miller, Inc.) |
14:40 | 1179 |
High Power Density PEMFCs With Thin Composite Membranes Operating Above 100 C - L. Krishnan, C.A. Marozzi, J. Mann, S. Srinivasan, and A.B. Bocarsly (Princeton University) |
15:00 | 1180 |
Supported Heteropolyacid / Nafion® Composite Membranes for High Temperature PEMFCs - V. Ramani, A. Smirnova, H. Kunz, and J. Fenton (University of Connecticut) |
15:20 | 1181 |
Improvement of High Temperature Performance and Endurance with NTPA Membrane - Y. Song (University of Connecticut), L. Bonville, R. Kunz (Ionomem Corporation), J. Fenton, R. Carley, P. Farris, M. Trahiotis, Y. Wei, and J. Li (University of Connecticut) |
15:40 | 1182 |
Sulfonimide Polyphosphazene-Based Hydrogen/Oxygen Fuel Cell - S. Lvov, X. Zhou, E. Chalkova, J. Weston, H. Allcock, M. Hofmann, and C. Ambler (The Pennsylvania State University) |
16:00 | 1183 |
Role of Inorganic Additives in Determining Polymer Morphology and Transport Properties in Polymer Proton Exchange Membranes - M. Hickner and J.E. McGrath (Virginia Tech) |
16:20 | 1184 |
Non-Hydrous Proton Conducting Membranes Synthesized from Acid-Base Complex - I. Honma and M. Yamada (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) |
16:40 | 1185 |
The Ionomer Segregation in Composite Membrane Electrode Assemblies and the Effect on the Performance of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - J. Xie, F. Garzona, T. Zawodzinski, and W. Smith (Los Alamos National Laboratory) |
17:00 | 1186 |
Development of the Pore-Filling Electrolyte Membranes for PEMFC or DMFC Application and Their Fuel Cell Performances - T. Yamaguchi, H. Mizuhata, A. Yamauchi, F. Miyata, and H. Nishimura (The University of Tokyo) |
17:20 | 1187 |
Phosphoric Acid Doped Poly(2,5-benzimidazole) (ABPBI) and Sulfonated ABPBI Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - J.A. Asensio (Materials Science Institute of Barcelona), S. Borros (Universitat Ramon Llull), R. Ruiz, and P. Gomez-Romero (Materials Science Institute of Barcelona) |
17:40 | 1188 |
Polymer Membrane Prepared by PECVD - M. Plissonnier and C. Roux (Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique de Grenoble) |
Thursday, May 1, 2003
Modeling of Proton Exchange Membrand Fuel Cells
Co-Chairs: H.R. Kunz and J.E. McGrath
Time | Abs# | Title |
8:00 | 1189 |
Using Changes in PEM Fuel Cell Performance on Different Oxidants as a Diagnostic Tool - R. Darling and M. Perry (UTC Fuel Cells) |
8:20 | 1190 |
Flooding Prediction in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - U. Pasaogullari and C.-Y. Wang (Pennsylvania State University) |
8:40 | 1191 |
Effect of Wetting Characteristics on PEMFC Performance - M. Yamashita, C. Yang, S. Tulyani, S. Srinivasan, and A.B. Bocarsly (Princeton University) |
9:00 | 1192 |
Current Distribution Measurement in a Large-Scale PEM Fuel Cell - K. Tajiri, J. Zhang, and K. Shinohara (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.) |
9:20 | 1193 |
One Plus One Dimensional Model of a Technical PE Fuel Cell - S. Freunberger, A. Tsukada, S. Marco (Paul Scherrer Institut), G. Fafilek (Vienna University of Tehcnology), and F. Buchi (Paul Scherrer Institut) |
9:40 | |
Twenty-Minute Intermission |
10:00 | 1194 |
Predicting Water and Current Distributions of a Commercial-Size PEMFC - S. Greenway, S. Shimpalee, J. Van Zee (University of South Carolina), and D. Spuckler (CD-Adapco Group) |
10:20 | 1195 |
Local Current Density Prediction in a 200 cm2 PEMFC Semi-Segmented Electrode System - S. Greenway, S. Shimpalee, J. Van Zee (University of South Carolina), and F. Buechi (Paul Scherrer Institut) |
10:40 | 1196 |
In Situ Temperature Distribution Measurement in an Operating Polymer Electrolyte Ful Cell - M. Mench and D. Burford (The Pennsylvania State University) |
11:00 | 1197 |
Simultaneous Water and Current Distribution Measurements in a Polymer Fuel Cell - M. Mench and Q. Dong (The Pennsylvania State University) |
11:20 | 1198 |
Large-Scale PEM Fuel Cell Modeling by Parallel Computation - H. Meng and C.-Y. Wang (The Pennsylvania State University) |
11:40 | 1199 |
System Anlysis as a Guide in Optimizing DMFC Membrane Properties - R. Moore (University of California, Davis) |
Catalysts for Proton Exchange Membrand Fuel Cells
Co-Chairs: J.E. McGrath and H.R. Kunz
Time | Abs# | Title |
13:40 | 1200 |
Combinatorial Experimental and Theoretical Search Strategies for New Fuel Cell Catalysts - P. Strasser, S. Gorer, Q. Fan, M. Devenney (Symyx Technologies, Inc), P. Liu, and J. Norskov (Technical University of Denmark) |
14:00 | 1201 |
A New Nanostructured Copper-Based Catalyst - M. Gaberscek, M. Bele, J. Batista, and S. Hocevar (National Institute of Chemistry) |
14:20 | 1202 |
Synthesis of Surfactant-Stabilized Pt/C and Pt-Ru/C Nanoparticles for H2/CO Electro-oxidation - C.L. Hui, J. Prabhuram, and I.-M. Hsing (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) |
14:40 | 1203 |
Using CFD to Understand the Effect of CO Poisoning in a PEMFC - S. Shimpalee and J. Van Zee (University of South Carolina) |
15:00 | 1204 |
High Throughput Fundamental Studies of Fuel Cell Catalysts - R. Diaz, E. Fachini, A. Martinez, C. Cabrera (University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras), C. Segre (Illinois Institute of Technology), R. Liu (NuVant Systems Inc.), and E. Smotkin (University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras) |
15:20 | 1205 |
Mechanism Of Dioxygen and Peroxide Reduction On Metal Monolayer Modified Electrode Surfaces - A. Gewirth, X. Li, and I. Oh (University of Illinois) |
15:40 | 1206 |
Templated Electrocatalysts Based on Pyrolyzed Transition Metal Porphyrins - S. Mukherjee, R. Zyla, and P. Atanassov (University of New Mexico) |
16:00 | 1207 |
Oxygen Reduction Characteristics of IrO2 Covered Pt Electrode - I. Akimitsu (Japan Science and Technology Corporation), M. Shigenori, K. Nobuyuki, and O. Ken-Ichiro (Yokohama National University) |
16:20 | 1208 |
Reducing Overpotential Losses for Oxygen Reduction Reaction with Pt based alloys: a RRDE Investigation - V. Srinivasamurthi, C. Urian, and S. Mukerjee (Northeastern University) |
16:40 | 1209 |
Oxygen Transport and Reduction Kinetics at a Platinum Microelectrode Membrane Interface: Studies on some New Proton Conducting Membranes - L. Zhang and S. Mukerjee (Northeastern University) |
17:00 | 1210 |
Catalyst Microstructure Examination of MEAs with Time in PEMFCs - X. Cheng, L. Chen, C. Peng, Y. Zhang (Xiamen University), and Q. Fan (Gas Technology Institute) |
17:20 | 1211 |
Recoverable Performance Losses in PEM Fuel Cells - T. Jarvi (United Technologies Research Center), T. Patterson (UTC Fuel Cells), N. Cipollini, J. Hertzberg (United Technologies Research Center), and M. Perry (UTC Fuel Cells) |
17:40 | 1212 |
Platinum Migration in PEM Fuel Cells - J. Meyers and R. Darling (UTC Fuel Cells) |
Level 3 Hallway, Le Palais des Congres
Thursday Evening Poster Session
Time | Abs# | Title |
o | 1213 |
Protonic Conductivity Measurements of CsHSO_4/SiO2 Composite Electrolyte for Intermediate Temperature Fuel Cell - H. Shigeoka, J. Otomo, C.-J. Wen, M. Ogura, and H. Takahashi (The University of Tokyo) |
o | 1214 |
PVDF Composite Electrolyte Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application - H.J. Kim, H.J. Kim, Y.G. Shul, and H.S. Han (Yonsei University) |
o | 1215 |
Comparison of Pt/Ni Nanoparticles and Thin-Film Electrodes for Methanol Electrooxidation - K.-W. Park, J.-H. Choi, and Y.-E. Sung (Kwangju Institute of Science and Tehcnology) |
o | 1216 |
Ion-Exchange Nanocomposite Membrane Modified by Layered Double Hydroxide for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell - K. Lee, J. Nam, Y. Lee, Y.-U. Kwon, J.-D. Nam, and Y.-Y. Chang (Sung Kyun Kwan University) |
o | 1217 |
Nanostructured Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - M.-K. Song, Y.-T. Kim, J.-S. Hwang (Sogang University), J.M. Fenton, H.R. Kunz (University of Connecticut), and H.-W. Rhee (Sogang University) |
o | 1218 |
Nafion¢ç/Clay Nanocomposite Membrane for Reducing Methanol Crossover in DMFC - Y.-T. Kim, M.-K. Song, S.-B. Park, and H.-W. Rhee (Sogang University) |
o | 1219 |
Effect of Electrode Kinetic Parameters on Performances of PEMFCs and DMFCs-Theoretical and Experimental Aspects - C.A. Marozzi, L. Krishnan, S. Srinivasan, and A.B. Bocarsly (Princeton University) |
o | 1220 |
Stability Study of PEMFC Ionomers Through Model Molecules Mimicking Polymer Repeat Units - M. Marechal, J. Guindet, and J.-Y. Sanchez (Domaine Universitaire) |
o | 1221 |
Adsorption of Methanol on PtRu/C Nanoparticles at OCP Studied by DEMS - T. Seiler, E. Savinova (Technische Universitat Munchen), A. Friedrich (Center for Solar and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wurttemberg), and U. Stimming (Technische Universitat Munchen) |
o | 1222 |
Electrochemical Analysis of a Micro Fuel Cell Processed on a Silicon Substrate - A. Martinent and C. Roux (Atomic Energy Commision - DTEN) |
o | 1223 |
LiCoO2 Coating on Porous Ni Plate by Galvanic Pulse Plating Method - B.H. Ryu (Yonsei University), J. Han, S.P. Yoon, S.W. Nam, T.H. Lim, S.A. Hong (Korea Institute of Science and Technology), and G.B. Kim (Yonsei University) |
o | 1224 |
Nanoporous, Nanocomposite, Low-Cost Membranes for Low- Power Direct Methanol Fuel Cells - F. Croce (Universita "G.D. Annunzio"), J. Hassoun, C. Tizzani, M.A. Navarra, and B. Scrosati (University of Rome "La Sapienza") |
Friday, May 2, 2003
Room 252B, Level 2, Le Palais des Congres
Topics on Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Co-Chairs: M. Perry and J. Fenton
Time | Abs# | Title |
8:00 | 1225 |
A Polymer-Electrolyte Membrane Transport Model - A.Z. Weber and J. Newman (University of California - Berkeley) |
8:20 | 1226 |
A Direct-Methanol Fuel Cell Model for Automotive System Simulations - R. Moore (University of California, Davis) |
8:40 | 1227 |
Making Method of the Gas-Diffusion Electrode using Electrophoresis - N. Furuya (Yamanashi University) |
9:00 | 1228 |
Electrochemical Investigation of Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cell - X. Wang, J.-M. Hu, and I.-M. Hsing (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) |
9:20 | 1229 |
Electrooxidation of Methanol on Platinum; Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism - F. Seland (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), D.A. Harrington (University of Victoria), and R. Tunold (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) |
9:40 | |
Twenty-Minute Intermission |
10:00 | 1230 |
Nanostructured Hypo-Hyper-d-Interionic Electrocatalysts for PEMFC and Their Characteriazation - S. Neophytides, S. Zafeiratos, and M. Jaksic (Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes) |
10:20 | 1231 |
PtRu Nanophase in WOx for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Electrode Prepared by Nanoparticle Synthesis and Multigun Sputtering System - Y.-E. Sung, K.-W. Park, K.-S. Ahn, and J.-H. Choi (Kwnagju Institute of Science and Technology) |
10:40 | 1232 |
Plurimetallic Electrocatalysts for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells - J.-M. Leger, C. Coutanceau, E.M. Belgsir, F. Vigier, S. Rousseau, and C. Lamy (University of Poitiers) |
11:00 | 1233 |
State of the DMFC Cathode During Prolonged Cell Operation - C. Eickes, J. Davey, P. Piela, and P. Zelenay (Los Alamos National Laboratory) |
11:20 | 1234 |
Performance of Liquid-feed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell at Room Temperature - K. Okajima, M. Suetake, K. Furukawa, and M. Sudoh (Shizuoka University) |
11:40 | 1235 |
Electrode Porosity Considerations for DMFC's - M. Tucker (Uppsala University), M. Odgaard, S. Yde-Andersen (IRD Fuel Cells A/S), and J. Thomas (Uppsala University) |
Fuel Cell Applications and Components
Co-Chairs: J. Fenton and M. Perry
Time | Abs# | Title |
13:40 | 1236 |
Electrochemical Research Opportunities in PEM Fuel Cells A Systems Perspective - T. Fuller, J. Meyers, M. Steinbugler, and M. Perry (UTC Fuel Cells) |
14:00 | 1237 |
Fuel Cells in Cars and Buses? - L.J.J. Janssen (Eindhoven University of Technology) |
14:20 | 1238 |
Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Properties of Proton Conductors in the SiO_2-B2O3-P2O5 System - A. Morin (CEA Grenoble), S. Deabate (Universite Montpellier II), R. Mosdale (CEA Grenoble), L. Gautier (EDF), D. Jones, and J. Roziere (Universite Montpellier II) |
14:40 | 1239 |
Analysis of 2-propanol Electrochemical Oxidation Mechanism on Anode in Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell - T. Kobayashi, J. Otomo, C.-J. Wen, and H. Takahashi (The University of Tokyo) |
15:00 | 1240 |
SOFCROLL: A Novel Design for Fuel Cell Construction - P. Connor, F. Jones, and J. Irvine (University of St Andrews) |
15:20 | 1241 |
Reformed Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Portable Power - R. Koripella, D. Gervasio, J. Hallmark, S. Rogers, S. Samms, and S. Tasic (Motorola Labs) |
15:40 | 1242 |
Microbial Fuel Cells Generating Energy from the Marine Sediment/Water Interface. Kinetic Studies on Anode Materials - L. Tender (Naval Research Laboratory), D. Lowy (Nova Research, Inc.), G. Zeikus (Michigan State University), and D.H. Park (Seokyeong University) |
16:00 | 1243 |
Micro-Fabricated Methanol/Water Reformers for Small PEM Fuel Cells - J. Morse, T. Graff, D. Sopchak, H.G. Park, and J. Chung (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) |
16:20 | 1244 |
In Situ Oxidation/Lithiation and Electrochemical Behavior of NiCo Alloy in Molten Li/K Eutectics - B.H. Ryu (Yonsei University), J. Han, S.P. Yoon, S.W. Nam, T.H. Lim, S.A. hong (Korea Institute of Science and Technology), and G.B. Kim (Yonsei University) |
16:40 | 1245 |
Two-Layer Model of Diffusional Resistance in the Non-Reacting Gas Diffusion Layer of Elevated Temperature PEMFCs - E. Begg, M. Williams, A. Peracchio, H.R. Kunz, and J.M. Fenton (University of Connecticut) |
17:00 | 1246 |
Convection Considerations in PEMFC Flow Field Design - M. Williams, E. Begg, A. Peracchio, R. Kunz, and J. Fenton (University of Connecticut) |
17:20 | 1247 |
Geometric Scale Effect of Micro Flow Channels in Miniature Fuel Cells - S.W. Cha (Stanford University), S.-J. Lee (San Jose State University), Y.-I. Park, Y. Saito, and F. Prinz (Stanford University) |
17:40 | 1248 |
Three-Dimensional, Multi-Phase Modelof the Gas Diffusion Electrodes in a PEM Fuel Cell - T. Berning and N. Djilali (University of Victoria) |
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