A general mathematical model for analyzing the performance of fuel-cell membrane-electrode assemblies

Journal of Power Sources

Volumn 117, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 61-74

  Zhu, Huayang ^a   Kee, Robert J ^a  

^a Department of Geology and Geological Engineering   (United States)

Author keywords

Fuel cell; MEA; Model; SOFC

Indexed keywords

ELECTRODES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; POLARIZATION; POROUS MATERIALS;

MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY (MEA);

SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS;

EID: 0037879194     PISSN: 03787753     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0378-7753(03)00358-6     Document Type: Article

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