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What has been done to increase the efficiency of fuel cells?

Options

  1. AUsing fossil fuels as reactants
  2. BDeveloping new electrode materials and better catalysts
  3. CIncreasing the concentration of oxygen in the cell
  4. DAdding more water to the electrolyte compartment

Correct answer

B. Developing new electrode materials and better catalysts

Step-by-step solution

TThere has been tremendous progress in the development of new electrode materials, better catalysts, and electrolytes for increasing the efficiency of fuel cells.

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