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Fabric-based alkaline direct formate microfluidic fuel cells.

Kryls Domalaon¹, Catherine Tang¹, Alex Mendez¹

¹Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Electrophoresis

|January 13, 2017

Summary

This study introduces a new fabric-based microfluidic fuel cell (MFC) using potassium formate and hydrogen peroxide. This cost-efficient design offers improved durability and performance over paper-based MFCs, powering small electronic devices.

Keywords:

Alternative energy Formate oxidation Microfluidic fuel cell Paper microfluidics

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Microfluidics

Background:

Traditional fuel cells (FCs) and batteries face cost and durability challenges.
Paper-based microfluidic fuel cells (MFCs) show promise but suffer from fragility.
Fabric-based MFCs offer a more robust and cost-effective alternative due to capillary action.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and optimize a fabric-based microfluidic direct formate fuel cell.
To improve upon the performance and durability of previous MFC designs.
To demonstrate the potential of fabric-based MFCs for powering small electronic devices.

Main Methods:

A two-strip, stacked fabric-based MFC design was employed.
Optimization of encasement, barrier, and fabric type was performed.
Potassium formate (5 M) and hydrogen peroxide (30%) were used as anode and cathode fuels, respectively.

Main Results:

The optimized fabric-based MFC achieved maximum current density of 22.83 mA/cm² and power density of 4.40 mW/cm².
Performance metrics were 8.7% higher for current density and 32% higher for power density compared to previous paper-based MFCs.
The MFCs, in series configuration, successfully powered a calculator, thermometer, and LEDs.

Conclusions:

Fabric-based MFCs provide a durable and efficient alternative to traditional energy sources.
The optimized design demonstrates significant performance improvements.
This technology holds potential for low-power portable electronics and sensing applications.