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Title: On direct and indirect methanol fuel cells for transportation applications

Conference ·
OSTI ID:269291

Research on direct oxidation methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) and polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) is discussed. Systems considered for transportation applications are addressed. The use of platinum/ruthenium anode electrocatalysts and platinum cathode electrocatalysts in polymer electrolyte DMFCs has resulted in significant performance enhancements.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
OSTI ID:
269291
Report Number(s):
SAND-96-0945; CONF-9509355-; ON: DE96010752; TRN: 96:003872-0022
Resource Relation:
Conference: U. S. Russian workshop on fuel cell technologies, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 26-28 Sep 1995; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings -- US Russian workshop on fuel cell technologies; Baker, B.; Sylwester, A. [comps.]; PB: 695 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English