Fuel Cell Basics
Through this website we are seeking historical materials
relating to fuel cells. We have constructed the site to gather
information from people already familiar with the technology–people such as inventors,
researchers, manufacturers, electricians, and marketers. This Basics section
presents a general overview of fuel cells for casual visitors.
What is a fuel cell?
How do fuel cells work?
Why can’t I go out and buy a fuel cell?
Different types of fuel cells.
What is a fuel cell?
A fuel cell is a device that generates
electricity by a chemical reaction. Every fuel cell has two electrodes, one positive
and one negative, called, respectively, the anode and cathode. The reactions that
produce electricity take place at the electrodes.