Magnesium-air fuel cell

Magnesium-air fuel cell

A Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell (MAFC) is a type of fuel cell which uses a magnesium anode, oxygen from air as a cathode and a salt water electrolyte.[1]

Research and commercialization of the technology by MagPower Systems has shown an efficiency of 90% and an operating range of -20 to 55 degrees Celsius.[2]

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Notes

  1. ^ Messina, John (2010-04-23). "Magnesium: Alternative Power Source". http://www.physorg.com/news191259549.html. 
  2. ^ "MAFC verses HFC (Hydrogen Fuel Cell)". http://www.magpowersystems.com/mafc/hfc. 



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