Influence of the electrolyte composition on the formate oxidation in alkaline formate--air fuel cells. [NaOH]

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976 · Electrochim. Acta; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0013-4686(76)85122-5· OSTI ID:7264037

Taberner, P; Heitbaum, J; Vielstich, W

In hitherto existing formate-air fuel cells KOH is used as the supporting electrolyte and KCOOH as the fuel which is oxidized. The investigations in hand were undertaken to decide whether NaOH is also a suitable supporting electrolyte. At the same time, the influence of the addition of carbonate on the rate of the anodic oxidation of the formate was studied. Results are presented graphically.

• Research Organization: Univ., Bonn
• OSTI ID: 7264037
• Journal Information: Electrochim. Acta; (United States), Vol. 21:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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