The properties of direct hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) fuel cells are studied in this research. Different catalysts and diffusion electrodes are tested to optimize the cell performance. Initial results indicate: 1) conversion efficiency over 60% at a practical current density of 250mA/cm2; 2) power density over 0.6 W/cm2, at room temperature and ambient pressure, better than that of any traditional fuel cell. Further, the unique combination of NaBH4 and H2O2, both of which are in an aqueous form, paves the way for a convenient unitized regeneration, which is inherently compact compared to other cells that use gas phase reactants, such as the conventional H2 and O2. These excellent properties make the NaBH4/H2O2 fuel cell a very promising candidate for future space power systems. A conceptual design to power Lunar and Mars missions is discussed.


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    Title :

    NaBH4/H2O2 Fuel Cells for Lunar and Mars Exploration



    Conference:

    SPACE TECH.& APPLIC.INT.FORUM-STAIF 2006: 10th Conf Thermophys Applic Microgravity; 23rd Symp Space Nucl Pwr & Propulsion; 4th Conf Human/Robotic Tech & Nat'l Vision for Space Explor.; 4th Symp Space Coloniz.; 3rd Symp on New Frontiers & Future Concepts ; 2006 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)


    Published in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 813 , 1 ; 209-221


    Publication date :

    2006-01-20


    Size :

    13 pages





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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