Definitions

• Anode – electrode at which process of oxidation occur.
• Aqueous solution – water based solution used in fuel cell
• Catalyst – increases rate of reaction
• Cathode - electrode at which a gain of electrons occurs.
• Electrolyte - conducts charged ions from one electrode to the other

Abbreviations

• CCS –Carbon Capture and Storage
• CO2 – Carbon dioxide
• DMFC – Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
• FCEV – Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
• GDP – Gross Domestic Product
• GEF – Global Environment Facility
• GW – Gigawatt (1x109
• Watts)
• IEA – International Energy Association
• ISO – International Organisation for Standardization
• kW – Kilowatt (1x103
• Watts)
• MEA – Membrane Electrode Assembly
• MOST –Ministry of Science and Technology
• MPa – Megapascal
• MW – Megawatt (1x106
• Watts)
• PEMFC – Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
• R&D –Research and Development
• RMB– Chinese currency
• SOFC – Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
• TWh – TeraWatt hour
• UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
• US EIA – United States Energy Information Administration