Advances in Membrane and Membrane Electrode Assemblies

SUMMARY

This research service analyzes the technological trends in membranes and membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Research Overview and Methodology
  • Research Overview
  • Methodology
• Key Highlights
  • Technology Snapshot
  • Key Technical Trends

2 TECHNOLOGY PRIMER AND CURRENT RESEARCH

• Technology Primer - I
  • Fuel Cells
  • Balance of Plant Accessories
  • Membranes and Membrane Electrode Assemblies
  • Nafion Membranes
  • Drivers and Challenges of Nafion Membranes
• Technology Primer - II
  • Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
• Current Research
  • Angstrom Power
  • Cabot Fuel Cells
  • Versa Power Systems
  • NexTech Materials
  • Arkema
  • Polyfuel

3 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND KEY PLAYERS

• Technology Adoption Factors
  • Drivers for Research in Fuel Cells
  • Challenges for Research in Fuel Cells
• Key Players in Fuel Cell Research
  • The United States
  • Europe
  • Japan

4 DEVELOPMENTS IN RESEARCH AND FUTURE TRENDS IN THE FUEL CELL INDUSTRY

• Developments in PEM Fuel Cell Research
  • United States
  • Europe
  • Japan
• Developments in SOFC Research
  • United States
  • Europe
  • Japan
• Developments in DMFC Research
  • United States
  • Europe
  • Japan
• Future Trends in the Fuel Cell Industry
  • Future Trends
  • Future Roadmap

5 PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • US Patents
  • European Patents
  • Asian Patents
• Database of Industry Participants
  • Industry Participants
  • Researchers and University Contacts

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES

• Database Tables
  • Carbon Dioxide Emissions Data (1999 to 2009)
  • Alternate Fuel Vehicles (2001 to 2011)
  • Electricity Generation (1999 to 2006)