Power generation in fuel cells using liquid methanol and hydrogen peroxide

摘要

The invention is directed to an encapsulated fuel cell including a methanol source that feeds liquid methanol (CH₃OH) to an anode. The anode is electrical communication with a load that provides electrical power. The fuel cell also includes a hydrogen peroxide source that feeds liquid hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to the cathode. The cathode is also in communication with the electrical load. The anode and cathode are in contact with and separated by a proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane.