Raman, R.K. and Shukla, A.K. (2007) A Direct Borohydride/Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Cell with Reduced Alkali Crossover. Fuel Cells, 7 (3). pp. 225-231. ISSN 1615-6846

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Abstract

A direct borohydride/hydrogen peroxide fuel cell, employing a misch-metal alloy anode and carbon-supported lead sulfate (PbSO4/C) cathode with a Nafion®-961 membrane electrolyte, is reported. The use of a Nafion®-961 membrane electrolyte in the fuel cell lessens the crossover of aqueous sodium hydroxide from the anode to cathode. Initial results indicate that the fuel cell exhibits a maximum power density of 10 mW cm–2 at an operating voltage of 0.77 V with an oxidant utilization of about 80% at 25 °C. The fuel cell also avoids the use of noble-metal catalysts. The unique combination of sodium borohydride and hydrogen peroxide, both of which are in aqueous from, paves theway for a convenient unitized refueling design that is inherently compact compared to fuel cells that use gaseous reactants. Such a fuel cell is expected to find application in situations where anaerobic conditions prevail, e.g., in submersible and space applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Direct Borohydride/Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Cell; Hydrogen Peroxide; Lead Sulfate; Nafion®-117; Nafion®-961
Subjects:	Fuel Cells
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	ttbdar CECRI
Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2012 10:50
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2012 10:50
URI:	http://cecri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/652

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