Applications of Microfluidic Power Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 101
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fuel cells; microfluidic technology; heat and mass transfer in pore structures
Interests: porous media; fuel cell; topology optimization; heat and mass transfer
Interests: porous material; topology optimization; UAV design; fuel cells
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The deep interest in the field of microfluidic power systems can explicitly be attributed to the mission of producing miniature power sources for portable and minimized electronic devices. Microfluidic power systems, including fuel cells, solar cells, and batteries, are considered promising alternative techniques to produce electricity with advantages of high efficiency, cost effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, the applications of microfluidic power systems are not without challenges, including key catalyst materials, energy efficiency, cost optimization, and modular design.
To make contributions to this trend, the main objective of this Special Issue, titled “Applications of Microfluidic Power Systems”, is dedicated to highlighting research interests in theoretical, methodological, and empirical as well as review articles that provide a critical overview of the state of the art of microfluidic technologies.
Dr. Zhi Liu
Dr. Hui Wang
Dr. Heye Xiao
Dr. Yang Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fuel cells
- microfluidic devices
- multiple phase flow
- electrochemical reaction
- modular design
- electronic diagnostic devices
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Numerical investigation on effect of flow field configuration on air-breathing PEMFC stack
Authors: Zhi Liu; Tingting Sun; Fuqiang Bai
Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Engines, Tianjin University
Abstract: Air-breathing proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) shows great potential to the small and portable applications because of their brief constructure without need of gas supply, humidification and cooling devices. In this study, a 3D multiphase model of single air-breathing PEMFC is developed with considering the contact resistance between gas diffusion layer and bipolar plate and the anisotropic electric and thermal conductivities in through-plane and in-plane directions. The 3D model presents good grid independence and agreement with the experimental polarization curve. The single PEMFC with the best open area ratio of 55% achieves the maximum peak power density of 179.3 mA cm-2. For the fuel cell stack with 10 single fuel cells, the stack with anode window flow field shows higher peak power density and better consistency compared to the stack with anode serpentine flow field. The developed model is capable of providing assistance in designing high performance of air-breathing PEMFC.
Title: Techno-economic assessment of a full-chain hydrogen production by offshore wind power
Authors: Jinyong Lei; Hang Zhang; Jun Pan; Yu Zhuo; Aijun Chen; Weize Chen; Zeyu Yang; Keying Feng; Lincai Li; Bowen Wang; Lili Jiao; Kui Jiao
Affiliation: Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau, Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510620, Guangdong, China
Abstract: Offshore wind power stands out as a promising renewable energy source, offering substantial potential for achieving low carbon emissions and enhancing energy security. Despite its potential, the expansion of offshore wind power faces considerable constraints in offshore power transmission. Hydrogen production derived from offshore wind power emerges as an efficient solution to overcome these limitations and effectively transport energy. This study systematically devises diverse hydrogen energy supply chains tailored to the demands of the transportation and chemical industries, meticulously assessing the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH). Our findings reveal that the most cost-efficient means of transporting hydrogen to the mainland is through pipelines, particularly when the baseline distance is 50 kilometers and the baseline electricity price is 0.05 USD$/kWh. Notably, delivering hydrogen directly to the port via pipelines for chemical industries proves considerably more economical than distributing it to hydrogen refueling stations, with a minimal cost of 3.6 USD$/kg. Additionally, we conducted an assessment of LCOH for routes C1 to C3, involving the transmission of electricity to the port via submarine cables before hydrogen production and distribution to chemical plants. In comparison to offshore hydrogen production routes, these routes exhibit higher costs and reduced competitiveness. Finally, a sensitivity analysis was undertaken to scrutinize the impact of delivery distance and electricity prices on LCOH. The outcomes underscore the acute sensitivity of LCOH to power prices, highlighting the potential for substantial reductions in hydrogen prices through concerted efforts to lower electricity costs.
Title: Heat and Mass Transfer Process in Fuel Cell
Authors: Hui Wang
Affiliation: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Title: Molecular Study of Transport Mechanism for Proton and Water in PEM
Authors: Xueliang Wang
Affiliation: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Title: Electronic Microfluidic Diagnostic Device
Authors: Zedong Li
Affiliation: School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Title: Two Phase Transport in Microfluidic Fuel Cell
Authors: Yang Wang
Affiliation: Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, China
