Power cells find uses for fossil fuel

A new fuel cell that runs on hydrocarbons such as natural gas, butane, and diesel instead of hydrogen could be an efficient, practical way to generate power without pollution.

A new fuel cell that runs on hydrocarbons such as natural gas, butane, and diesel could be an efficient, practical way to generate power without pollution.

Unlike typical fuel cells, which run on hydrogen, this new device oxidizes fossil fuels to produce electricity.