Disadvantages of the methanol fuel cell compared to the hydrogen fuel cell are consumption of catalyst and the production of a less environmentally safe product.

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Methanol fuel cells require a catalyst to convert the methanol into electricity, which needs to be replaced regularly. Additionally, the byproduct of the reaction in a methanol fuel cell is carbon dioxide, which is less environmentally safe compared to the only byproduct of a hydrogen fuel cell, which is water.

Disadvantages of the Methanol Fuel Cell Compared to the Hydrogen