A Direct Borohydride Fuel Cell with Thin Film Anode and Polymer Hydrogel Membrane

作者:Ma Jia*; Sahai Yogeshwar
来源:ECS Electrochemistry Letters, 2012, 1(6): F41-F43.
DOI:10.1149/2.005206eel

摘要

Electrode and membrane electrolyte are the two most critical components which determine the cost and performance of a fuel cell. A direct borohydride fuel cell (DBFC) is a promising low temperature fuel cell which achieves high power performance with cost-effective materials. This study reports a DBFC in which a glutaraldehyde cross-linked chitosan membrane was used as electrolyte, and a thin film electrode prepared by electron beam physical vapor deposition was used as anode. This DBFC achieved a peak power density of similar to 429 mW cm(-2) at 60 degrees C. The stability and efficiency of this fuel cell was also examined.

  • 出版日期2012