New tricks for an old power source (fuel cells)
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Spectrum
- Vol. 27 (9) , 40-43
- https://doi.org/10.1109/6.58453
Abstract
The results of a successful Japanese effort to make fuel cells commercially viable are discussed. The three main types of fuel cell being applied to or developed for terrestrial electric-power applications are distinguished chiefly by their electrolytes: phosphoric acid; a mixture of molten lithium, sodium, and potassium carbonate; or solid zirconium oxide stabilized with yttrium oxide. A description is given of these fuel cells and how they work. The phosphoric-acid fuel cells are the farthest along in development, and some of their applications are examined. Anticipated costs are discussed.Keywords
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