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A Carbon Dioxide Tolerant Aqueous‐Electrolyte‐Free Anion‐Exchange Membrane Alkaline Fuel Cell
Author(s) -
Adams Latifah A.,
Poynton Simon D.,
Tamain Christelle,
Slade Robert C. T.,
Varcoe John R.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.200700013
Subject(s) - chemistry , membrane , electrolyte , hydroxide , carbonate , fuel cells , carbon dioxide , ion exchange , inorganic chemistry , aqueous solution , alkaline fuel cell , chemical engineering , ion , organic chemistry , biochemistry , electrode , engineering
Fuelling the discussion : A carbonate‐form metal‐cation‐free alkaline membrane was evaluated in a fuel cell, and, contrary to prior wisdom, the carbonate content of the membranes was found to decrease. Surprisingly, the power performance was higher relative to tests with the equivalent hydroxide‐form membranes.