No. 40

Edited by Ralph E. White

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Topics in Number 40 include:

• Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell bipolar plates, discussion of the difficulties associated with confronting bipolar plate development
• The use of graphs in electrochemical reaction networks with focus on analysis of variance (ANOVA) observation methods
• Nano-materials in lithium ion battery electrode design, presentation of a plasma-assisted method to create a carbon replica of an alumina template membrane
• Direct methanol fuel cells, extensive discussion and review of various types of fuel cells and advances made in the performance of DMFC's since their inception
• Direct simulation of polymer electrolyte fuel cell catalyst layers, presentation of a systematic development of the direct numerical simulation

From reviews of previous volumes:

"This long-standing series continues its tradition of offering high quality reviews of established and emerging subject areas, together with the less common aspects of electrochemical science . Deserves a place in electrochemistry libraries and should prove useful to electrochemists and related workers."

-Chemistry and Industry

"Continues the valuable service that has been rendered by the Modern Aspects series."

- Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

"Will definitely be of much use to researchers in the field of electrochemistry. The editors of this well-produced volume deserve all appreciation for maintaining the excellent standard of the series."

- Bulletin of Electrochemistry

"Extremely well-referenced andvery readable . Maintains the overall high standards of the series."

- Journal of the American Chemical Society