LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea) reported that it has completed the development of a new advanced portable fuel cell, which it plans to commercialize within this year. Methanol fuel will be used to power the fuel cell. The durability of LG Chem's fuel cell lasts for more than 4,000 hours, which is eight times longer than competitive products, according to the company.
LG Chem's portable fuel cells are a micro miniaturized product, which is less than 1 L in the core and weighs less than 1 kg. The company claims that its fuel cell system produces 25 W of power, which is the world's largest power output of its kind. As the power demand for electronic devices such as laptops and cell phones increases, LG Chem plans to further develop various fuel cells that can generate power ranging from 5 W to 50 W.
"Developing a fuel cell that has a long durability and reliability is a great opportunity for LG Chem to outpace its competitors and gain a strong presence in the global market," said LG Chem President and Chief Technology Officer Jong-Kee Yeo. "Once the global codes and standards for portable fuel cells are prepared within the end of this year, the company will soon start commercialization by meeting growing demands in areas such as laptops and cell phones. Moreover, it will be applied in areas such as portable electronic devices for the military."
