Direct Ethanol
Solid Acid Fuel Cells
Calum R. I.
Chisholm
04-02
EISG Project
Title: Direct Ethanol Solid Acid Fuel Cells
EISG Grant Number: 04-02
PIER Area: Environmentally Preferred Advanced Generation
Principal Investigator: Calum R. I. Chisholm
Contact Information: Phone:
(626) 395-2309, email: calum@caltech.edu
Organization: Proton Power, Inc.
Grant Amount: $74,600
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
§ Proposes to research the feasibility of developing a natural gas powered fuel cell using a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) based upon a radically new class of proton conducting electrolytes, known as solid acids, which are capable of generating 1000 mW/cm2 at peak power.
Proposed Outcomes:
§ A membrane electrode assembly will be fabricated and tested.
Anticipated Benefits:
§ The potential of low cost SAFCs for distributive power could translate into savings of ~$200/year over grid power costs for the average California household.
§ The widespread adoption of SAFC residential power generators could reduce the need for adding transmission and distribution infrastructure and lead to substantial savings for the state of California.
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