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The paper presents the performance of domestic PHOTON hydrogen-oxygen alkaline fuel cells. The issues of FC operation life is discussed, and reasons for reversible and irreversible voltage degradation are identified. The input of FC components into irreversible part of performance degradation is estimated.

The article contains the review of scientific-technical publications concerning a use of borohydrides in fuel cells and chemical generator over a period of 2000–2009. Their scientific basis principles of operation, prospects of utilization, and possible technologies are examined.