Beijing: Chinese scientists have made a significant
breakthrough in the energy sector by developing a unique coal-fired fuel cell
that could potentially eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
According to experts, this technology could bring about a
major change in the design of thermal power plants in the future.
In traditional methods, electricity is generated by burning
coal, which results in large amounts of carbon emissions and air pollution,
which is why in the last decade, under the Paris Climate Agreement, there has
been an emphasis on achieving carbon-neutral energy around the world,
especially in developing countries, which are looking for alternative sources
in this regard.
In this context, scientists at Shenzhen University have
introduced a new technology called Zero Carbon Emission Coal Fuel Cell
(ZC-DCFC). In this system, instead of burning coal, it is first finely ground
and dried, and then, after specific pre-treatment, it is poured into the anode
chamber of the fuel cell.
In contrast, oxygen is supplied to the cathode chamber,
where electrochemical oxidation takes place through an oxide membrane. The
carbon dioxide produced during this process is contained within the system and
converted into more useful chemicals, such as syngas.
Scientists say that this advanced fuel cell is capable of
generating energy with an efficiency of about 40 percent, making it more
efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
According to experts, if this technology is adopted on a
large scale, it can not only help overcome the energy crisis but also
significantly reduce environmental pollution.
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