Direct Methanol Fuel Cells 2019

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue “Direct Methanol Fuel Cells” regards advances in electrocatalysts and membrane development, processing, characterization, stack, and system testing for direct alcohol fuel cells, in particular direct methanol fuel cells. A large-scale diffusion of efficient and sustainable energy conversion technologies is strongly required to mitigate environmental issues. Direct alcohol fuel cells represent an appropriate approach to contribute to addressing these issues; methanol can become an important energy carrier in the future energy system. These technologies comply with the requirement of a low carbon economy by 2050, where both alternative fuels and a highly efficiency distributed power generation using fuel cells can significantly reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Original papers are solicited on all types of direct alcohol fuel cells including low- and high-temperature operating systems as well as alcohol fuel processing for fuel cell applications. Of particular interest are recent developments in advanced materials, processes, characterization, stack designs, and systems. Articles and reviews dealing with direct methanol (alcohol) fuel cells for different market applications, especially portable power systems; combined heat and power (CHP) production; consumer devices; and distributed energy systems are very welcome.

Dr. Antonino Salvatore Aricò
Dr. Vincenzo Baglio
Dr. Francesco Lufrano
Guest Editors

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• direct methanol fuel cells
• direct alcohol fuel cells
• catalysts
• proton-conducting and alkaline polymer electrolyte fuel cells
• solid oxide fuel cells
• combined heat and power
• distributed power generation
• transportation
• portable power
• reforming