Temperature dependence of Direct Methanol type fuel cell

Conventional fuel cells consist of metal anode and cathode electrodes submerged in an electrolyte. This anode-electrolyte-cathode arrangement allows for direct hydrogen input without any storage. One major drawback of Direct Methanol Fuel cell is carbon monoxide toxicity in the cell. Sodium borohydrate has a higher current density and lower toxicity than methanol. To further increase power density, a La1-xSrXNiCoO4 type superconductive coating was applied to the nickel (Ni) electrodes. The superconductive coating was applied on a pretreated Ni electrode to create a high-conductivity fuel cell. The superconductive coating-type direct methanol fuel cell was investigated for operational temperatures, current density, and power dissipation.