Patent ID: 8252477

Claim:
A direct-flame fuel cell comprising: a cell in which a solid electrolyte is sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, wherein: the cell is adapted to generate power when the anode is exposed to a flame, the anode comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: (a) a cermet of nickel, cobalt and (i) yttria-stablized-zirconia-based ceramics, (ii) scandia-stabilized-zirconia-based ceramics, or (iii) ceria-based ceramics; and (b) a cermet of nickel and (i) yttria-stablized-zirconia-based ceramics, (ii) scandia-stabilized-zirconia-based ceramics, or (iii) ceria-based ceramics; and the anode further comprises calcium carbonate in addition to the material.