摘要 |
An fuel cell utilizing ammonia, ethanol, or combinations thereof, comprising: a housing; an anode disposed within the housing, the anode comprising at least one layered electrocatalyst, wherein the at least one layered electrocatalyst comprises at least one active metal layer and at least one second metal layer deposited on a carbon support; a basic electrolyte disposed adjacent the anode; a cathode disposed adjacent the basic electrolyte, wherein the cathode comprises a conductor; and an oxidant in communication with the cathode for connecting with a power conditioner, a load, or combinations thereof, wherein the power conditioner, the load, or combinations thereof is in communication with the anode, which oxidizes the ammonia, ethanol, or combinations thereof, causing the fuel cell to form an electric current.
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