Fuel cell using quinones to oxidize hydroxylic compounds
US4578323A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to fuel cells. More particularly, it relates to a fuel cell which produces electricity from the anaerobic oxidation of hydroxylic compounds, e.g. alcohols and sugars, in the presence of a quinone.
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