Direct use of methanol fuel in a molten carbonate fuel cell

Details Direct use of methanol fuel in a molten carbonate fuel cell Direct use of methanol fuel in a molten carbonate fuel cell

1984-04-30

1985-06-18

LeFevour, Charles F.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having magnetic field feature

429 40, H01M 814

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045241139

ABSTRACT:
A method of powering a high temperature molten carbonate fuel cell using direct internal reformation of methanol. The methanol is reformed spontaneously using the anode catalyst and cell waste heat creating hydrogen which is consumed as fuel at the anode and carbon dioxide which is used to enrich the cathode oxidant. In addition, the reformation reaction is endothermic and therefore will aid in managing excess heat at the anode.

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