Direct Oxidation of Hydrocarbons with a Bipolar Metal       Hydride Fuel Cell
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A novel method for the direct oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels for the            production of electrical power in a fuel cell is planned.  The method           dissociates and dehydrogenate hydrocarbon fuels, such as methanol and           formic acid, at a bipolar metal hydride diffusion electrode (MHDE).             The pure atomic hydrogen that diffuses through the MHDE is oxidized in          either an alkaline or acid fuel cells.  One side of the MHDE is in              contact with the hydrocarbon liquid.  The other side forms the anode            of an alkaline or acid fuel cell.  The system uses an electrostatic             field on the dehydrogenation side to control hydrocarbon adsorption             and the chemical dehydrogenation rate of methanol or formic acid to             atomic hydrogen and carbon dioxide.  This approach to direct                    hydrocarbon oxidation has the advantage of great simplicity since               there is no need for a high temperature catalytic reformer and                  reformer gas purification equipment presently required for indirect             dydrocarbon oxidation fuel cells.  Furthermore, the system only                 transports atomic hydrogen through the metal hydride electrode Hence            it is not possible for carbon oxides or other impurities to build-up            or precipitate in the fuel cell side electrolyte.  If this appoach is           successful, it could have a substantial impact on fuel cell powered             automobiles and other portable power applications.
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