In each cell hydrogen passes through a platinum catalyst, which strips hydrogen's one electron away from its one proton.

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In a PEM cell the membrane is coated with a catalyst that strips electrons from the fuel, usually hydrogen.

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The Zevco fuel cell uses an efficient, silver-based catalyst to promote the electricity-producing reaction, instead of a traditional platinum one.

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