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A device for electrolysis of an aqueous solution of an organic fuel. The electrolyte is a solid-state polymer membrane with anode and cathode catalysts on both surfaces for electro-oxidization and electro-reduction. A low-cost and portable hydrogen generator can be made based on the device with orga

A device for electrolysis of an aqueous solution of an organic fuel. The electrolyte is a solid-state polymer membrane with anode and cathode catalysts on both surfaces for electro-oxidization and electro-reduction. A low-cost and portable hydrogen generator can be made based on the device with organic fuels such as methanol.

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1. A method of generating hydrogen gas, comprising:providing an electrolysis cell which comprises a polymer electrolyte member disposed between an anode and a cathode; circulating methanol and water around said anode; supplying a DC electrical current to said anode and cathode; inducing electro-oxid

1. A method of generating hydrogen gas, comprising:providing an electrolysis cell which comprises a polymer electrolyte member disposed between an anode and a cathode; circulating methanol and water around said anode; supplying a DC electrical current to said anode and cathode; inducing electro-oxidation of said methanol at said anode to produce protons; and initiating electro-reduction of said protons at said cathode to produce hydrogen.