Angstrom sets new mark for energy density in micro hydrogen fuel cells
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 160 KB
- Volume
- 2006
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1464-2859
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✦ Synopsis
V ancouver-based Angstrom Power, a leader in micro hydrogen™ systems for portable power, says that it has achieved a 'record' energy density and power for a micro hydrogen fuel cell. The company demonstrated a fuel cell system that provides 3 We peak power and 1 We average power, with an energy density of more than 300 Wh/liter in a 25 cm 3 form factor. This all-inclusive system includes fuel cell, fuel storage, power conditioning and peak power energy storage.
The Angstrom micro hydrogen fuel cell system operates passively and requires no pumps, valves or heaters. Startup is instant, requiring no assistance from an auxiliary battery. The system can operate as a complete stand-alone power source for portable electronics, and is suitable for integra-