Published on 09/ 5/2005
Toshiba's highly compact Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the world's smallest DMFC. The 2006 edition of Guinness World Records will feature this new entry amongst many others. Looks like Toshiba's small wonder can stand tall among the giants of record breaking feats in the perenially popular compendium that was started originally to end disputes over 'facts' in a casual conversation over a pint or two. (specs below) [Via Random Good Stuff]
• Product: Direct Methanol Fuel Cell• Output: 100 milliwatts• Size: W22 x L56 x H4.5mm (thinnest) or H9.1mm (fuel tank)• Total Weight: 9.5 g including 2cc of methanol fuel inside the tank• Fuel Tank Size: 2cc• Fuel: Methanol (99.5 percent concentration)• Continuous Operation: 20 hours with 2cc methanol (full tank)• Passive fuel supply system• Simple structure that requires no pump or fan• Use high concentration of methanol• 9 fuel tanks