摘要 |
A fuel cell design which incorporates an alkaline membrane. The membrane is preferably made of specially selected commercial filter paper. The membrane is impregnated with a solution of water and potassium hydroxide. The membrane provides a novel, inexpensive method of introducing potassium hydroxide into the cell and containing it in the active area. Flexible carbon fiber films are used as electrodes. These are coated with a catalyzing film of nickel, iron, and/or cobalt, rather than a precious metal such as platinum. |