By: McKay Bannavong
Definition Converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction of positively charges hydrogen ions with oxygen or another oxidizing agent.
Objectives Researchers wanted to make a continuous source of energy, thus the fuel cell was made. A continuous source of fuel and oxygen or air to continue the chemical reaction. The fuel cells can produce electricity continuously as long as these inputs are supplied.
Discoveries Unexpected properties of graphene can help pave the way for more efficient fuel cells and even enable hydrogen harvesting from the Earth’s atmosphere.
Future Plans Toyota has announced that they are trying to make hydrogen-electric as their primary fuel for the next hundred years. Over 5,000 of its patents relating to hydrogen fuel cell until at least 2020.
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