Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Definition

A hydrogen fuel cell is a device that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy, producing water as a byproduct.

Related terms

Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells: These are a type of hydrogen fuel cell that use an electrolyte membrane to conduct protons and separate the reactant gases.

Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells:

These are another type of hydrogen fuel cell that use phosphoric acid as an electrolyte to facilitate the electrochemical reactions.

Electrolysis: The process of using electricity to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases, which can then be used in a fuel cell.