Development of micro direct methanol fuel cell systems and their possible applications

J. Y. Cao, T. Yuan, Q. H. Huang, Z. Q. Zou, B. J. Xia, H. Yang, S. L. Feng

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Abstract

To meet the demands for high power microelectronic devices, research efforts at SIMIT have involved the optimization of Si based flow fields using the MEMS technology, the development of key components for the air-breathing micro direct methanol fuel cells (μDMFCs), the assembly of μDMFC stacks and the integration of micro energy systems. We found that the microstructure of both the anodic and cathodic flow fields has a significant influence on the performance of the μDMFCs. By adjusting the microstructure of the flow field plates, it is possible to obtain the better performance of a μDMFC with Si based flow field plates than that using traditional flow field plates. Recent research results including the fabrication of the membrane electrode assembly with improved performance and the water management under the air-breathing mode will be presented. Integrated μDMFC systems and their possible applications will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 8
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages1495-1506
Number of pages12
Edition2 PART 2
ISBN (Print)9781566776486
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventProton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 8, PEMFC - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 12 Oct 200817 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2 PART 2
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

ConferenceProton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells 8, PEMFC - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period12/10/0817/10/08

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