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Fuel cell using quinones to oxidize hydroxylic compounds

US4578323A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1983
Grant dateMar 25, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 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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