M4-NUWC Overview Fontaine.pdf
M4-NUWC Overview Fontaine.pdf
M4-NUWC Overview Fontaine.pdf
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Reaction Chemistries:<br />
Oxidation / Reduction of H 2<br />
5a. BH 4 - Decomposition<br />
BH 4 -<br />
+ 2H2O �<br />
BO 2 -<br />
+ 4H 2<br />
5b. H 2 O 2 Decomposition<br />
2H2O2 �<br />
O 2<br />
+ 2H2O O 2 via decomposition<br />
5c. H 2 /O 2 Electro-Oxidation/reduction<br />
(acid environment)<br />
Anode 2H 2<br />
Cathode O 2<br />
�<br />
+ 4H +<br />
4H +<br />
Overall 2H 2 + O 2 �<br />
+ 4e -<br />
+ 4e -<br />
�<br />
2H2O 0.00 V<br />
1.23 V<br />
2H 2 O 1.23 V<br />
This chemistry would support a Proton Exchange Fuel Cell (PEMFC)
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