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Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Figure 9. Direct Methanol Fuel Cell. Wiens 2001.

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Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

HOW IT WORKS

• Inside the fuel cell, a catalyst-coated membrane separates a negatively charged chamber filled with a methanol/water solution, and a positively charged chamber filled with air.

• The membrane allows hydrogen ions form the methanol to pass through the negative to the positive side, creating an electric current