Abstract
Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC), which represent an environmentally friendly technology involving electrochemical oxidation of fuels using air to produce water and electricity, are analyzed. Their ability to operate continuously obviates the need for recharging, which represents a significant advantage over batteries. These unique features make PEFC technology an attractive future proposition, with disparate applications in the transportation, stationary power, portable electronics and military sectors. Considerable research efforts are ongoing in academia and industry to help alleviate critical issues such as cost, durability and operating range to permit rapid PEFC commercialization.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 17-19+45 |
| Journal | Electrochemical Society Interface |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 2004 |