Abstract: A membraneless microfluidic fuel cell stack architecture is presented that reuses reactants from one cell to a subsequent one, analogous to PEMFC stacks. On-chip reactant reuse improves fuel utilization and power densities relative to single cells. The reactants flow separately through porous electrodes and interface with a non-reacting and conductive electrolyte which maintains their …
Read moreAbstract Portable devices rely on battery systems that contribute largely to the overall device form factor and delay portability due to recharging. Membraneless microfluidic fuel cells are considered as the next generation of portable power sources for their compatibility with higher energy density reactants. Microfluidic fuel cells are potentially cost effective and robust because they …
Read moreAbstract: Water and energy are inextricably linked. Water is required by nearly all-living organisms as well many modern industrial processes including the generation of energy. Energy is used to treat and transport water and water is produced from hydrogen and fossil fuel reactions as well as used for cooling for thermoelectric power generation. In this …
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