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Proton Exchange Membrane -PEM- Fuel Cell Diagram
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Electrochemical reaction within a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell.
Applications:
  • Transportation
  • Small scale distributed generation
  • Backup power
  • Portable power
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