Hydrogen Fuel Cells Digest
01 September 2007
Fuel cells present an environmentally friendly alternative to reliance on the limited supplies of fossil fuels and are increasing in prominence as an energy source. They have the potential to replace the internal combustion engine in vehicles and provide power in stationary and portable power applications because they are energy-efficient, clean, and fuel-flexible. Hydrogen or any hydrogen-rich fuel can be used by this emerging technology.
What are fuel cells and how do they work?
Fuel cells are energy conversion devices that continuously transform the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant into electrical energy. In hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen is the f...
Fuel cells have many uses from portable electronic devices such as mobile 'phones, cars, generation of industrial power
Environment, health and safety aspects of fuel cells
Fuel cells as a means of energy production are being hailed as their use will improve air quality, produce little noise pollution and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Drawbacks of fuel cell technology
As the technology develops, there are a few drawbacks to hydrogen fuel cells at present
The future of and policy on fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have attracted the attention of government and industry as one of the ways ahead for the world's increasing energy needs.
