A MEMS-Based Fuel Cell for Microscale Energy Conversion

Morse, J ; Jankowski, A

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: Protons;    Membranes;    30 Direct Energy Conversion;    Energy Conversion;    Thin Films;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15005130
RP-ID  :  UCRL-ID-147074
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  15005130

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

A novel approach to realize a miniature fuel cell power source by combining thin film solid-oxide or proton exchange membrane electrolyte-electrode materials with MEMS techniques to integrate a fuel cell stack monolithically on a manifolded host structure is described. This architecture enable a scalable, portable fuel cell power source system for a broad range of applications having power requirements in the < 1 W to > 10 W regime. The MEMS approach offers a direct means to integrate the fuel cell stack with required manifolding and fuel delivery system, while providing the means to control the performance of the power source for specific applications. Results describing the fabrication, integration, and testing of MEMS-based fuel cells are presented below.