Chip Integrated Micro Power Source Based on a Fuel Cell Accumulator
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چکیده
The paper presents a new approach to realise a chip integrated rechargeable micro power source. The system combines a self breathing fuel cell with an integrated hydrogen storage and an electrolyser. Connecting the electrolyser to an external energy source, hydrogen will be generated and directly absorbed within the hydrogen storage. Thus the metal hydride hydrogen storage is refilled. The fuel cell of the chip integrated device converts the hydrogen incorporated within the storage to electric energy. The realisation of this chip integrated accumulator opens up new possibilities to build autonomous, energy self-sufficient microsystems. Recharging the system, e.g. by a chip integrated Energy Harvesting Device, the accumulator stores electrical energy and provides microsystems with electricity by the fuel cell.
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