Trioxane identified as high-energy, nontoxic, solid substitute for formaldehyde as water-soluble fuel for use in direct-oxidation fuel cells. Found to undergo facile electrochemical oxidation to water and carbon dioxide at platinum and platinum-alloy electrodes in liquid-feed-type fuel cells that contain acid electrolytes or solid proton-exchange membrane electrolytes. Exhibits less crossover than do such conventional fuels as methanol and formaldehyde. Being solid at ambient temperature, trioxane offers significant advantages in handling and transportation. Synthesized from natural gas with relative ease.


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    Title :

    Trioxane: A Fuel For Direct-Oxidation Fuel Cells



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    Publication date :

    1995-10-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    English


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    Dimethoxymethane: A Fuel For Direct-Oxidation Fuel Cells

    Olah, George A. / Prakash, Surya G. / Narayanan, Sekharipuram R. et al. | NTRS | 1995



    Trimethoxymethane: A Fuel For Direct-Oxidation Fuel Cells

    Olah, George A. / Prakash, Surya G. / Narayanan, Sekharipuram R. et al. | NTRS | 1995