Fuel Cells and Their ImportanceThe high price of gas and the high demand for a substitute for fossil fuels calls for a savior in the world of fuel or energy. A savior that will arrive, and it will be something renewable, capable of compensating for the same performance that a normal engine could offer nowadays. Many options have been given, however, the fuel cell, which may seem like a crazy idea, like alchemy or atoms having feelings (which I don't think is true), could be a great option for this task. The fuel cell could become the next power device for your entire home, or perhaps what will power your next Ferrari or Beetle. However, it is important to know its history, how it works, its new innovations and the pros and cons to know what other advances can be made to the fuel cell that could change the environment and make it better. The Fuel Cell, however, is a complex machine to describe in a single paragraph. The fuel cell needs a detailed explanation of the history and its diagram. What is a fuel cell? A fuel cell is “an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy” (Iovine, 2001). The Fuel Cell could be compared, in the same terms, to the battery, however, when the chemical energy of the battery runs out, the battery must be taken away or recharged. The fuel cell, on the other hand, “…in theory…will continue to generate electricity…as long as there is fuel” (Iovine, 2001). This was discovered in the year 1839 when the English scientist Sir William Grove, was playing around with electrolysis. He thought that if electricity was needed in electrolysis to separate the components of water, then the reverse process should be able to create not only water, but electricity (FCTec.com, 2011). Gro... middle of paper...... bit of a pro there, but the size and extreme complexity of this could take many years to engineer and would be very expensive. Conclusion: However, despite the cons, the fuel cell seems like an exciting project to work on due to the high demand for “green” cars. It is also a great environment-friendly technology that can help the green planet and save it from global warming. Works Cited • Motavalli, Jim. "Bridling." E Magazine. March/April 2000: 34-39. Print.• Iovine, Giovanni. "Fuel cells." Extraordinary science: poptronics. February 2001: 49-50. Print.• ""How fuel cells work."" Howstuffworks.com. HowStuffWorks.com, 2011. Web. Aug. 10, 2011. .• “Fuel Cell Basics.” FCTec.com. FCTec.com, 2011. Web. 10 August 2011. .• Dr. Avila