Perspective Chapter: Methanol as a Fuel for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) – Principles and Performance
Marcello Romagnoli,
Veronica Testa
Abstract:Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol (CH3OH), is a colorless, flammable, and volatile liquid produced commercially through the catalytic reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen or by gasification. Despite toxicity and serious health effects, methanol has recently gained attention as a feedstock for chemical synthesis, a solvent in industrial processes, an antifreeze agent, a potential solution for sustainable energy production, and as a potential alternative fuel for biofuel in automotive diesel engines in … Show more
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