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‘Direct’ alcohol fuel cells: ‘Direct’ borohydride fuel cell: Highlights of direct fuel cells Advantages Ethanol and methanol are primary liquid fuels obtainable from renewable, agricultural, resources: sustainable energy Canada is a leader in both ethanol (~240 million liters annually from agricultural resources) and methanol production (Methanex) The borohydride fuel cell (DBFC) is a zero-carbon emission power source Higher theoretical energy densities compared to H2: H2-O2 fuel cell: 550 kWh m-3H2 (at 200 atm, 293 K) DMFC 4,800 kWh m-3 CH3OH DEFC 6,300 kWh m-3 C2H5OH DBFC