A new structure of a passive direct methanol fuel cell

Wukui Zheng*, Arho Suominen, Jarno Kankaanranta, Aulis Tuominen

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Abstract

In this article, a new structure of a passive, air-breathing, ambient temperature direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), targeted towards low power applications, is proposed. The structure consists of a metal mesh directly welded onto the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM), which is then sprayed with the catalyst ink. The fuel cell operates successfully with a 2molL -1 methanol concentration and produces a power density of 1.52mWcm -2, which was reached at a current density of 9mAcm -2 at a voltage of 0.169V. This new structure demonstrates average performance with a simpler structure than conventional solutions, while showing potential in application to low-power application such as sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)188-191
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume76
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jul 2012
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Direct methanol fuel cell
  • Low power application
  • Metal mesh
  • New structure
  • Passive fuel cell
  • Ultrasonic welding

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