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Formic acid fuel cell prototype

operational7000 kilowatt-hours per year 1 mention

A research project to develop a fuel cell system that extracts hydrogen from formic acid using a ruthenium-based catalyst, converting it into electricity with 45% efficiency.

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EPFL
Higher education and research
institution Switzerland 4 mentions
GRT Group
Research and development
institution 1 mention
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Often mentioned with · Organizations

GRT Group
Research and development
institution 1 mention
EPFL
Higher education and research
institution Switzerland 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Technologies

Formic acid fuel cell
A fuel cell system that uses formic acid as a liquid hydrogen carrier, extracting hydrogen through a catalytic process for electricity generation.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.
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Ruthenium-based catalyst
A catalytic material used in the formic acid fuel cell to facilitate the conversion of formic acid into hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
1 mention

Often mentioned with · Locations

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1 mention
Switzerland
Switzerland
CH 1 mention

Often mentioned with · Products

Formic acid fuel cell system
A prototype fuel cell that converts formic acid into hydrogen gas and electricity using a ruthenium-based catalyst, capable of producing 7,000 kilowatt-hours annually with 45% energy efficiency.
1 mention

Often mentioned with · Research studies

Formic acid-based fuel cell development
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