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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
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Guest Lecture
Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells
Apr
19
Saturday
10:00
AM
- 12:00
PM
Summary
Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (DAFCs) are a type of fuel cell that generate electricity through the direct oxidation of alcohols, typically methanol or ethanol, at the anode. These fuel cells operate at relatively low temperatures (50–100°C) and use a proton exchange membrane (PEM) to transport protons from the anode to the cathode, where they combine with oxygen to form water. Key features: Fuel: Commonly methanol (DMFC) or ethanol (DEFC). Advantages: Compact, easy fuel storage, lower operating temperature, suitable for portable and small-scale applications. Challenges: Lower efficiency compared to hydrogen fuel cells, slower reaction kinetics, and issues with fuel crossover (especially in methanol). DAFCs are promising for portable electronics, military applications, and small-scale power systems due to their simple fuel logistics and quiet operation.
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About Guest Lecture
Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (DAFCs) are a type of fuel cell that generate electricity through the direct oxidation of alcohols, typically methanol or ethanol, at the anode. These fuel cells operate at relatively low temperatures (50–100°C) and use a proton exchange membrane (PEM) to transport protons from the anode to the cathode, where they combine with oxygen to form water.

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Venue
Chemical Department Cabin
Dept.of Chemical Engineering
About Speakers
Dr. Peel Nageswara Rao
Professor, IIT-Gowhathi
Event Coordinator
Dr. M. Ramesh Naidu
Professor
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