Battery and Fuel cell Technology

Classification of Fuel Cells

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Based on the type of electrolyte used the fuel cells are classified as Proton Exchange membrane, molten carbonate, solid oxide, alkaline, phosphoric acid fuel cells and based on and the type of fuel and oxidant used they are categorized as Hydrogen-oxygen, ammonia-air, hydrazine-oxygen, hydrocarbon. The most important design features in fuel cell are the type of fuel cell is usually defined the electrolyte, Hydrogen is the most common fuel used substance etc.

The fuel cell market is rapidly growing as its market will reach 50 GW by 2020.