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Reduction of methanol crossover in direct methanol fuel cells by an integrated anode structure and composite electrolyte membrane

Zhang, 2010

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17768768756977291940
Author
Zhang H
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Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is a promising energy device for portable applications due to its high energy density and easy storage of methanol as fuel. Methanol crossover is one of the major technical issues for limiting DMFC widespread commercial applications. In this …
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