Switzerland has developed the world's first fuel cell based on formic acid
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2018-08-27
Researchers in Switzerland have developed the world's first form-based fuel cell, which is easier to store and transport than conventional hydrogen fuel cells.
Researchers in Switzerland have developed the world's first form-based fuel cell, which is easier to store and transport than conventional hydrogen fuel cells. The fuel cells are ideal for providing environmentally friendly energy to remote areas.
In the development of environmental energy, hydrogen as a fuel is a key direction. Hydrogen fuel cells and other equipment have been developed in the past because it produces no pollutants when burned. However, the problem is that the volume energy density of hydrogen is very low. To generate useful energy, the volume of hydrogen required in the gaseous state is huge.
Formic acid can be formed by reacting hydrogen with carbon dioxide, or it can be released through a chemical reaction. 1 liter of formic acid can produce 590 liters of hydrogen. Formic acid, which is liquid under normal conditions, is easy to store, transport and process, and global production continues to be stable, and has been widely used in agriculture, leather, rubber, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Researchers at the federal institute of technology in lausanne, Switzerland, and other institutions have announced the development of a fuel cell based on formic acid. It consists of two parts, the first part called HYFORM, which can use ruthenium-based catalysts to generate hydrogen from formic acid, and the second part, a fuel cell called PEMFC, which USES hydrogen from the first part to generate electricity.
The device, which is billed as 800 watts, is roughly equivalent to the power needed to simultaneously charge 200 smartphones, according to the company.
The device also has the advantages of low maintenance cost and expandable technology, and can be used for both home and industrial purposes. As long as the supply of formic acid remains stable, fuel cells can operate as environmentally friendly energy for a long time. Researchers believe it is well suited to providing environmentally friendly energy to remote areas.
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