Fuel cells: An overview with emphasis on polymer electrolyte fuel cells

Abstract

A brief overview is presented of the general topic of fuel cells as it relates to the work of John Bockris and was inspired by him. We trace some of the historical development of the field, starting in 1839 with Sir William Grove, up to the present, with some comments on the proliferation of fuel cells in electric vehicles and residential electric power units. We also illustrate some of the development of the field with examples from our own research.