Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Abstract

DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) is a kind of PEFC (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell) in which methanol is used as the fuel without reforming. The advantage of DMFC is a simple configuration of the power supply system, whereas the weak point of DMFC is low power density. Component parts of DMFC are described. Methanol is useful liquid as hydrogen or energy carrier. The characteristics of DMFC is suitable for use in emergency power supply and independent power supply.