Abstract
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)