Fuel Cell Technology Runs on Solid Carbon

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-34728
Published July 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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Whereas hydrogen fuel cells (e.g., proton exchange membrane (PEM) and other fuel cells) generate electricity from the chemical reaction between pure hydrogen and oxygen, direct carbon fuel cells (DCFCs) can use any number of carbon-based resources for fuel, including coal, coke, tar, biomass, and organic waste.