Fuel cell technology

被引:65
作者
Wendt, H [1 ]
Götz, M
Linardi, M
机构
[1] Tech Univ Darmstadt, Inst Chem Technol, Petersenstr 30, D-64287 Darmstadt, Germany
[2] CNEN SP, IPEN, BR-05422970 Sao Paulo, Brazil
来源
QUIMICA NOVA | 2000年 / 23卷 / 04期
关键词
fuel cells; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis;
D O I
10.1590/S0100-40422000000400018
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
The fuel cell principle was discovered by Sir Grove 150 years ago. However material problems prohibited its commercialization for a long time. A change has been occurring during the last 30 years, so two types of fuel cell technologies can be distinguished: low and high temperature operation cells, Nowadays, only phosphoric acid cells are commercially offered as 200 kW(el) power plants. Membrane cells are more suitable for automobile electrotraction with a very low (or no) environmental impact. The fuel continues, however, to play a very particular role, since hydrogen is not easy to store and to transport. The more promising target is the utilization of liquid methanol, The Brazilian scenario concerning this kind of technology is discussed.
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页码:538 / 546
页数:9
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