Implementation of nanotechnology in fuel cells

Abstract

In this paper deals with the various applications of nanotechnology in fuel cells. One of the major problems in today’s world is power crisis. This problem can be over come by using fuel cells. This fuel cells has another advantage that they are zero-emissive in nature, comparing to fossil fuels. Because they use hydrogen and oxygen as fuels, and the combustion product is also just water, which never causes pollution to the environment. Thus, the pollution can be controlled and indirectly preventing global warming, which is also one of the gigantic problem, now a days. But, any how, the fuel cells also pollute the environment indirectly, during the process of production of hydrogen required as fuel. The implementation of nanotechnology in this method practically makes fuel cells, non-polluting. Here comes another problem of storing hydrogen as required by the fuel cells. This problem can also be over come by implementing nanotechnology. The carbon-nanotubes can be used in storing hydrogen efficiently, as per the requirements.