Gel-like fuel for fuel cell

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a gel-like fuel for a fuel cell includes a network macromolecular compound formed by cross-linking a macromolecular compound having at least one group selected from an OH group and a COOH group, or a C═N bond with a cross-linking agent, a liquid fuel component incorporated into the network macromolecular compound, and a co-catalyst incorporated into the network macromolecular compound.

1 . A gel-like fuel for a fuel cell comprising:
 a network macromolecular compound formed by cross-linking a macromolecular compound comprising at least one group selected from an OH group and a COGH group, or a C=N bond with a cross-linking agent, the cross-linking agent consisting of an isocyanate in which an NCO group is bonded with a long-chain alkyl group;   methanol incorporated into the network macromolecular compound; and   a co-catalyst,   wherein a shearing viscosity of the fuel is 3000 to 290000 dyne·cm 2 .   
   
   
       2 . The gel-like fuel of  claim 1 , wherein the macromolecular compound is a polyvinyl alcohol. 
   
   
       3 . (canceled) 
   
   
       4 . The gel-like fuel of  claim 1 , wherein the macromolecular compound is a polyalginic acid. 
   
   
       5 . The gel-like fuel of  claim 1 , wherein the macromolecular compound is a polyethyleneimine. 
   
   
       6 .- 11 . (canceled) 
   
   
       12 . The gel-like fuel of  claim 1 , wherein the co-catalyst is porphyrin. 
   
   
       13 .- 15 . (canceled)