Fuel cell and method for generating electric power
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1. A fuel cell comprising:
- (a) a positive electrode;
(b) a negative electrode; and
,(c) an electrolyte intervening between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the electrolyte is suspended in an aqueous medium having a pH greater than 9 and comprises;
(i) an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group; and
,(ii) violene catalyst.
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Abstract
A non-microbial fuel cell utilizing an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group and a non-metallic catalyst is disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods for generating electric energy from chemical energy using fuel cells are also disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods of storing energy using fuel cells are also disclosed.
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1. A fuel cell comprising:
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(a) a positive electrode; (b) a negative electrode; and
,(c) an electrolyte intervening between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the electrolyte is suspended in an aqueous medium having a pH greater than 9 and comprises; (i) an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group; and
,(ii) violene catalyst. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A composition for use as an energy source in a fuel cell, comprising:
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(a) an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group; and
,(b) a violene catalyst; wherein the composition is suspended in an aqueous medium having a pH greater than 9. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for generating electric power, comprising:
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(a) providing a positive electrode; (b) providing a negative electrode; (c) providing an electrolyte intervening between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, wherein the electrolyte is suspended in an aqueous medium having a pH greater than 9 and comprises an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group and a violene catalysts; and
,(d) contacting the positive electrode and the negative electrode with a conductor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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