Direct oxidation of hydrocarbons in a solid-oxide fuel cell
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It has been demonstrated that methane, ethane and 1-butene could be used as fuels to produce electrical energy. This research has involved the direct, electrochemical oxidation of a range of hydrocarbons using a solid-oxide fuel cell at 973 K and 1,073 K with a composite anode of copper and ceria. It was found that the final products of oxidation are CO2 and water, with reasonable power densities being achieved. It was possible to demonstrate the stability of the composite anodes against coke formation.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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A direct-methane fuel cell with a ceria-based anode
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Most fuel cells need hydrogen as the fuel, but new applications will need to use more readily available hydrocarbons such as methane. The direct electrochemical oxidation of methane in solid oxide fuel cells, generating power densities of up to 0.37 W Cm-2 at 650 degrees C has been undertaken. The performance compares to that of fuel cells using hydrogen and occurs from the use of ceria-containing anodes and lower operating temperatures.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1999
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Is it all just a pipe dream?
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Issues are presented concerning the research which is being carried out into the storage of hydrogen fuel for use in automobiles. The attempts made by scientists to store hydrogen fuel in nanotubes are discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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