METHANOL-OXYGEN FUEL CELL SYSTEM DESIGN.

Abstract

The feasibility of fully fueled, no maintenance, alkaline methanol-oxygen cells has been investigated for low power, long life use. Silver-palladium oxide carbon anode and platinized carbon cathode structures are utilized in cell schemes using anion exchange membranes and electrically biased catalyzed nickel grids. This cell design has been incorporated into practical battery configurations and has shown to be an effective one for improved performance and life. In completely sealed cells wherein high concentrations of methanol are dissolved in the KOH electrolyte, the interaction of methanol at platinized carbon cathode structures is virtually eliminated with this improved design. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0685857

Entities

People

  • James E. Wynn

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Long Life
  • Maintenance
  • Membranes
  • Methanols
  • Palladium

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Organic Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology