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Exploring Operating Conditions and Nafion Membranes for the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC)

Field et al., 2008

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322290691162699911
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Field A
Datta R
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Major Qualifying Project Report, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are highly effective alternative sources of portable power and have the potential for battery replacement for personal electronics and laptops. Conditions for improving the performance were investigated for DMFCs. Membrane …
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