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 MEAs are 5-Layer.

Please note: Membrane Electrode Assemblies containing ruthenium catalysts do not adhere to membranes well. It is typical for a GDE containing Ru to delaminate from the membrane. If the MEA is not installed in a hardware, we recommend placing it in a zip-top bag and keeping it under something like a book to keep the GDE and membrane from separating.