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A comprehensive review on recent material development of passive direct methanol fuel cell

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Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) within all types of fuel cells are the most viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries in the portable application and recently attracted much attention. This study reviews on passive DMFC material development with emphasis on to the performance activity, cost, durability and stability aspect. This paper has reported the basic desirable characteristics of each component with their material development. This paper has reviewed all possible materials of passive DMFC component, which can make the passive DMFC compact and feasible energy source in the future.

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Munjewar, S.S., Thombre, S.B. & Mallick, R.K. A comprehensive review on recent material development of passive direct methanol fuel cell. Ionics 23, 1–18 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-016-1864-1

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