This book provides a review of the latest advances in anion exchange membrane fuel cells. Starting with an introduction to the field, it then examines the chemistry and catalysis involved in this energy technology. It also includes an introduction to the mathematical modelling of these fuel cells before discussing the system design and performance of real-world systems.

Anion exchange membrane fuel cells are an emerging energy technology that has the potential to overcome many of the obstacles of proton exchange membrane fuel cells in terms of the cost, stability, and durability of materials. The book is an essential reference resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers around the globe working in academia, industry, and government.

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Since 2015, Liang An holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China. His research interests include advanced energy conversion and storage technologies, such as fuel cells and batteries.

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Introduction to anion exchange membrane fuel cells.- Chapter 2. Anion exchange membranes for fuel cells.- Chapter 3. Electrocatalytic oxidation mechanisms of alcohols in alkaline media.- Chapter 4. Electrocatalysts for alcohol oxidation reactions in alkaline media.- Chapter 5. Electrocatalyst designs for selective oxidation of alcohols in fuel cells.- Chapter 6. Electrocatalytic reduction mechanisms of oxygen in alkaline media.- Chapter 7. Electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media.- Chapter 8. Electrocatalytic reduction mechanisms of hydrogen peroxide.- Chapter 9. Electrocatalysts for hydrogen peroxide reduction reaction.- Chapter 10. Electrodes in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.- Chapter 11. Transport phenomena in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.- Chapter 12. Mathematical modeling of anion exchange membrane fuel cells.- Chapter 13. System design and performance in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.- Chapter 14. Challenges and perspectives in anion exchange membrane fuel cells.