Air supply in zigzag-type DMFC with internal air flow channel

Ishikake, Toshiyuki; Yachi, Toshiaki

doi:10.1109/icrera.2013.6749755

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“…This approach led to an improved output power compared to the previous active air supply method without increasing the number of components. In addition, a uniform output power at all points of the cell, such as the top and bottom, was successfully achieved [5,6]. In the present study, the effectiveness of this method was investigated for multiple cells.…”

Section: B Active Air Supply Using a Channel Structurementioning

confidence: 87%

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Semi-activate supplies of zigzag-type DMFCs with the channel paths

Iijima

Ishikake

Yachi

2014

2014 International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application (ICRERA)

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The power consumption of portable devices such as smartphones and notebook PCs has been increasing in recent years as the performance of these devices has advanced. Consequently, a power supply with a higher energy density is required. Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have a theoretical energy density that is ten or more times greater than that of the current lithium ion batteries, which makes them candidate power sources for such devices. However, the configuration of a plurality of cells in current DMFCs is too complex. To simplify the manufacturing process for DMFCs, we have previously proposed a zigzag-type structure. This type of structure can be problematic with regard to maintaining an adequate supply of air and methanol. In the present study, the effect of an active supply method for either reactant on the DFMC characteristics is investigated.

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Section: B Active Air Supply Using a Channel Structurementioning

confidence: 87%

“…To overcome the problems with the previous active air supply method, the use of an air flow channel was investigated [5,6]. Fig.…”

Section: B Active Air Supply Using a Channel Structurementioning

confidence: 99%