Methanol (MeOH) can be utilized directly (without the need for a reformer) with Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA). It also allows a liquid fuel to be used directly in a fuel cell instead of a gaseous fuel. The DMFC MEA is often useful in lower power applications. The DMFC MEA is a 3-Layer configuration, also known as Catalyst Coated Membrane (CCM).
Active Area |
Membrane Area |
2.2cm x 2.2cm |
10.0cm x 10.0cm |
5.0cm x 5.0cm |
10.0cm x 10.0cm |
7.1cm x 7.1cm |
12.0cm x 12.0cm |
10.0cm x 10.0cm |
12.0cm x 12.0cm |
MEA Properties |
MEA Type |
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) |
Membrane Type |
PFSA Membrane |
Membrane Thickness |
170 micrometers (7 mil) |
Anode Loading |
4.0 mg/cm² |
Anode Catalyst |
Platinum Ruthenium |
Cathode Loading |
4.0 mg/cm² |
Cathode Catalyst |
Platinum Black |
Gas Diffusion Layer |
None |