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https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.1955
Optimizing power output in direct formic acid fuel cells using palladium film mediation: experimental and DFT studies
Christogonus Akalezi
; Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACEFUELS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Arinze C. Maduabuchi
; Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACEFUELS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Simeon Nwanonenyi
; Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACEFUELS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Emmanuel E. Oguzie
; Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACEFUELS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Sažetak
Low-temperature hydrogen production from environmentally friendly liquid fuels such as methanol, ethanol, and formic acid for miniature fuel cells used in powering portable electronic devices is attracting reasonable attention. In this study, we present the findings from the decomposition of formic acid and subsequent power generation within a microfluid fuel cell. The fuel cell system was engineered to incorporate a palladium membrane at the anode and a modified carbon Torray paper at the cathode. To assess fuel cell performance, we employed chronopotentiometry and cyclic voltammetric electrochemical techniques. This simple fuel cell could achieve a current peak of 3.17 µW by utilizing 2.50 M HCOOH solution and 2.26 µW with 0.1 M solution, all at room temperature. Finally, to provide a deeper understanding of the reactivity and HCOOH decomposition pathways on various palladium surfaces, we conducted density functional theory (DFT) studies. Our DFT investigations revealed that the Pd(111) surface exhibited more negative adsorption energy compared to other surfaces, suggesting its propensity for a more isomeric crystal morphology. This research underscores the promising potential of low-temperature hydrogen production using safe liquid fuels in microfuel cell applications for portable electronic devices.
Ključne riječi
Hydrogen production; formic acid decomposition; Pd catalyst; current peak; density functional theory
Hrčak ID:
321265
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Datum izdavanja:
1.10.2024.
Posjeta: 101 *