Fuel Cell Development Bolstered by ORNL, Julich Agreement
July 17, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Research Centre Julich could ultimately lead to lower cost, higher performance fuel cells for transportation and portable power applications, said ORNL.
Julich's expertise in direct methanol fuel cells extends to cell and stack manufacturing and electrochemical characterization, testing and modeling, said ORNL.
ORNL researchers will contribute in the field of analytical imaging, including solid-state and surface chemical analysis for fuel cells, and the development of metal and carbon bipolar plate materials.
According to ORNL, under the cooperative activity agreement, ORNL will share characterization tools and techniques while Julich will share materials and fabrication techniques.
Julich has extensive experience developing direct methanol fuel cells and is building capabilities in the area of high-temperature polymer fuel cells.
UT-Battelle manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).