HYDROCARBON - AIR FUEL CELLS.

Abstract

Detailed information is presented on a continuing research and development program to develop a direct hydrocarbon oxidation-air fuel cell technology. Current work included research on electrocatalysts, electrode structures, multi-component fuels, and investigations with alternate acid electrolytes. A number of alloys and non-alloys were studied as catalysts for the oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels. The development of supported electrocatalysts and related electrode structures is discussed. The behavior of fuel mixtures of saturated hydrocarbons and the effects of other components such as olefins, aromatics and naphthenes are reported. Performance of hydrofluoric acid electrolyte operating with octane and its relationship to voltage cycling phenomena is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1966
Accession Number
AD0640521

Entities

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Catalysts
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Cyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Electrocatalysts
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrofluoric Acid
  • Oxidation

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Electrochemical Surface Science
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics