Table 2.
Comparison of condition in single-cell performance test with power density result for previous work and current study
| Membrane | Anode catalyst loading (mg cm−2) | Cathode catalyst loading (mg cm−2) | Methanol feed concentration (mol dm−3) | Temperature (°C) | Pmax (mW cm−2) | Mode | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | Pt-Ru:8 | Pt:8 | 4 | RT | 2.8 | Passive | Current study |
| SA/SGO6 | Pt-Ru:8 | Pt:8 | 4 | RT | 5.9 | Passive | Current study |
| Nafion 117 | Pt-Ru:8 | Pt:8 | 4 | RT | 6.6 | Passive | Current study |
| Nafion 117 | Pt-Ru:8 | Pt:8 | 2 | RT | 7.2 | Passive | [28] |
| Alginate-carrageenan | Pt-Ru:5 | Pt:5 | 2 | 50 | 10.4 | Active | [31] |