Investigation of Bromine Complexed Hydrogen/Bromine Regenerative Fuel Cells for Portable Electric Power

Abstract

A novel polyethylene glycol-bromine complexing system has been developed which significantly lowers the vapor pressure of bromine in a hydrogen/bromine fuel cell. The effect of temperature and acid concentration on complex formation have been studied. Heats of formation and rate constants for complex dissociation have been measured. A cathode has been optimized for use with bromine in a hydrogen/bromine fuel cell. Fuel cell performance utilizing the complex as a source of bromine was investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146401

Entities

People

  • A. B. Laconti
  • J. A. Kosek

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Current Density
  • Dissociation
  • Electric Power
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Cells
  • Materials
  • Molecular Weight
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Regenerative Fuel Cells
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology