Fuel cells, specifically Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), primarily operate using hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). While direct usage of ethanol in fuel cells is not feasible, reforming ethanol into methane (CH4) is a viable alternative. The discussion raises the question of whether sugar can be reformed for fuel cell use, although its efficiency is questionable due to its oxygen content. The chemical reaction for sugar decomposition is provided as C6H12O6 → 2 (C3H6O3) + Energy.
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