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Improvements to non acid methanol fuel cells include new formulations for materials. The platinum and ruthenium are more exactly mixed together. Different materials are substituted for these materials. The backing material for the fuel cell electrode is specially treated to improve its characteristi

Improvements to non acid methanol fuel cells include new formulations for materials. The platinum and ruthenium are more exactly mixed together. Different materials are substituted for these materials. The backing material for the fuel cell electrode is specially treated to improve its characteristics. A special sputtered electrode is formed which is extremely porous.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A methanol consuming system feeding a methanol consumption device, comprising:a methanol consumption device comprising a direct feed methanol fuel cell that produces an electrical output;a methanol fuel storage tank, having a container area for containing methanol-conta

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A methanol consuming system feeding a methanol consumption device, comprising:a methanol consumption device comprising a direct feed methanol fuel cell that produces an electrical output;a methanol fuel storage tank, having a container area for containing methanol-containing fuel therein;a water storage tank, having a containing area adapted for holding water therein;a mixer element, connected to both said methanol fuel storage tank and said water storage tank, said mixer element storing a mixture of methanol and water, said mixer element also including an output orifice which feeds said methanol and water mixture to the methanol consumption device for consumption; anda concentration sensor, coupled to said mixer element, sensing a concentration of methanol in said mixer element, and connected to at least one of said tanks for adjusting the concentration of methanol.