Open AccessAnalysis of the current state and development of direct carbon fuel cells with an alkaline electrolyte
Author(s) -
Jan Kowalski
Publication year - 2019
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.33223/epj/1020x
Subject(s) - chemical energy , electrolyte , coal , electricity , carbon fibers , fuel cells , waste management , environmental science , energy transformation , alkaline fuel cell , electricity generation , process engineering , materials science , chemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , electrode , electrical engineering , organic chemistry , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , composite number , composite material , thermodynamics
Among the numerous modern, high-efficiency energy technologies allowing for the conversion of chemical energy of coal into electricity and heat, the Direct Carbon Fuel Cells (DCFC) deserve special attention. These are devices that allow, as the only one among all types of fuel cells, to directly convert the chemical energy contained in solid fuel (coal) into electricity. In addition, they are characterized by high efficiency and low emission of pollutants. The paper reviews and discusses previous research and development works, both around the world and in Poland, into the technology of direct carbon fuel cells with an alkaline (hydroxide) electrolyte.