Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A micro alkaline direct ethanol fuel cell with platinum-free catalysts. |
| Authors: |
Verjulio, R W1, Alcaide, F2, Álvarez, G2, Sabaté, N1, Torres-Herrero, N1, Esquivel, J P1, Santander, J1,3 joaquin.santander@csic.es |
| Source: |
Journal of Micromechanics & Microengineering. Nov2013, Vol. 23 Issue 11, p115006-115012. 7p. |
| Subjects: |
Alkaline fuel cells, Fuel cells, Microtechnology, Ethanol as fuel, Electric batteries, Catalysts |
| Abstract: |
This paper presents the fabrication and characterization of a micro alkaline direct ethanol fuel cell. The device has been conceived as a feasibility demonstrator, using microtechnologies for the fabrication of the current collectors and traditional techniques for the membrane electrode assembly production. The fuel cell works in passive mode, as expected for the simplicity required for micro power systems. Non-noble catalysts have been used in order to implement the main advantage of alkaline systems, showing the feasibility of such a device as a potential very-low-cost power device at mini- and micro scales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
