Direct Methanol Fuel Cells: Powering the Future
Fueling the Future: A Look at Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Imagine a world where your laptop, smartphone, or even car runs silently and efficiently on nothing but methanol – a readily available fuel source. This vision is closer to reality thanks to Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs), a promising technology poised to revolutionize how we power our lives. What are DMFCs? DMFCs are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy stored in methanol directly into electricity. Unlike traditional combustion engines, they operate silently and with minimal emissions, making them a clean and sustainable alternative. Here's a simplified breakdown of how they work: Methanol Supply: Liquid methanol is fed into the DMFC. Oxidation at Anode: At the anode (negative electrode), methanol...