화학공학소재연구정보센터
홈 로그인 로그아웃 연락처 사이트맵
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.15, No.4, 445-450, July, 2009
DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2009.01.002  Export Citation
Zinc.air fuel cell, a potential candidate for alternative energy
Prabal Sapkota, and Honggon Kim†
  • Energy and Environment Research Division, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hawolgokdong 39-1, Seongbukgu, Seoul 136-791, Republic of Korea
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A zinc.air fuel cell (ZAFC), which generates electricity by the reaction between oxygen and zinc pallets in a liquid alkaline electrolyte, is a potential candidate for an alternative energy generator. It is efficient, completely renewable, and cheap in fabrication because precious metal catalysts are not necessary. In addition, it is environmentally benign because of producing solely recyclable zinc oxide without gas emission. It is applicable to portable, mobile, stationary, and military purposes. In spite of its high potential as an alternative power source, it is yet in a preliminary stage of commercialization because of a few uncertainties remained. This paper reviews the present status of the ZAFC technology and the problems to be overcome for further advancement toward the potential next-generation alternative energy.
Keywords:Zinc.air fuel cell;ZAFC;Metal air fuel cell;Power generator;Electrochemical cell
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