Our existence depends on the supply of energy, which gradually becomes very difficult because of our daily confrontation with the challenges of energy resource exhaustion, increased socio-economic needs, greenhouse gas emissions, and dependence on fossil fuels. With scientific and technological progress, fuel cells offer an innovative way to respond to these supply challenges sustainably. This chapter offers an in-depth and accessible look at fuel cells, exploring their history, operation, and implications in different areas of our daily lives to ensure our energy supply. This is part of the global trend of adopting fuel cells as sustainable energy production tools, highlighting the technological breakthroughs shaping the current landscape. Case studies explore real-world applications in transportation, stationary manufacturing, portable tool production, and space research. Finally, it is essential to work for anyone who wishes to understand fuel cells’ history, operation, and potential. Both informative and accessible, this chapter provides a comprehensive and introductory view of this innovative technology that could shape the future of our energy supply.
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DOI: 10.1002/9781394247806.ch1
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