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Device and Materials Modeling in PEM Fuel Cells

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Andreaus, B., Eikerling, M. (2009). Catalyst Layer Operation in PEM Fuel Cells: From Structural Pictures to Tractable Models. In: Paddison, S.J., Promislow, K.S. (eds) Device and Materials Modeling in PEM Fuel Cells. Topics in Applied Physics, vol 113. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78691-9_3

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