New Methods of Obtaining Fuel Cell Electrodes: IV . Powder Electrode Fuel Cell with Lateral Feeding

Abstract

A previously developed powder electrode in combination with lateral feeding with gases has been further improved. A fuel cell without gas chambers and with loose carbon powder electrodes has been constructed and tested with acid and alkaline electrolytes. 0.065 w/cm2 of power output was achieved with a cell having an over‐all thickness of 3 mm at H2 and O2 pressures of 0.01–0.02 atm gauge. If a battery of such cells were built, one could expect a specific power ouput of about 250 w/liter or 150 w/kg.