Direct methanol-air fuel cells for road transportation

The direct methanol-air fuel cell is reviewed with special attention to its use in road transportation applications. The history of the technology is discussed and the various problems associated with its commercial developme nt are assessed, in particular the mechanisms of the electrode reactions, t he development of effective catalysts, and the possible electrolytes which can be used. The barriers to successful commercialization are reviewed and suggestions for future work are given. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All r ights reserved.