INTERNAL REFORMING ALCOHOL HIGH TEMPERATURE PEM FUEL CELL

摘要

This invention refers to an Internal Reforming Alcohol Fuel Cell (IRAFC) using polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs), which are functional at 190-220°C and alcohol fuel reforming catalysts for the production of CO-free hydrogen in the temperature range of high temperature PEM fuel cell. The fuel cell comprises: an anode; a high-temperature ion-conducting electrolyte membrane, and any other polymer electrolyte that can operate at temperatures between about 180°C to about 230°C; a cathode and two current collectors on each side of the cell.