On the Use of Potential Denaturing Agents for Ethanol in Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
Joint Authors
Kintzel, Birgit
Bernard, Jörg
Bayer, Domnik
Cremers, Carsten
Martin, Dierk
Joos, Martin
Jung, Florina
Tübke, Jens
Source
International Journal of Electrochemistry
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acidic or alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) can be a sustainable alternative for power generation if they are fuelled with bio-ethanol.
However, in order to keep the fuel cheap, ethanol has to be exempted from tax on spirits by denaturing.
In this investigation the potential denaturing agents fusel oil, tert-butyl ethyl ether, and Bitrex were tested with regard to their compatibility with fuel cells.
Experiments were carried out both in sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide solution.
Beside, basic electrochemical tests, differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) and fuel cell tests were conducted.
It was found that fusel oil is not suitable as denaturing agent for DEFC.
However, tert-butyl ethyl ether does not seem to hinder the ethanol conversion as much.
Finally, a mixture of tert-butyl ethyl ether and Bitrex can be proposed as promising candidate as denaturing agent for use in acidic and alkaline DEFC.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bayer, Domnik& Jung, Florina& Kintzel, Birgit& Joos, Martin& Cremers, Carsten& Martin, Dierk…[et al.]. 2011. On the Use of Potential Denaturing Agents for Ethanol in Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells. International Journal of Electrochemistry،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bayer, Domnik…[et al.]. On the Use of Potential Denaturing Agents for Ethanol in Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells. International Journal of Electrochemistry No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bayer, Domnik& Jung, Florina& Kintzel, Birgit& Joos, Martin& Cremers, Carsten& Martin, Dierk…[et al.]. On the Use of Potential Denaturing Agents for Ethanol in Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells. International Journal of Electrochemistry. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450114
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450114