Formic acid fuel cells and catalysts

Details Formic acid fuel cells and catalysts Formic acid fuel cells and catalysts

2004-11-05

2010-06-22

Ryan, Patrick (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

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ABSTRACT:
An exemplary fuel cell of the invention includes a formic acid fuel solution in communication with an anode (12, 134), an oxidizer in communication with a cathode (16, 135) electrically linked to the anode, and an anode catalyst that includes Pd. An exemplary formic acid fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (130) includes a proton-conducting membrane (131) having opposing first (132) and second surfaces (133), a cathode catalyst on the second membrane surface, and an anode catalyst including Pd on the first surface.

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