A good source of energy: The reformation of hydrocarbons generates CO as well as H2. Despite its high reducing activity, CO is not suitable as a fuel in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) because it is a strong poison for the Pt catalyst used as the anode. A new fuel cell has now been developed with a rhodium octaethylporphyrin ([Rh(oep)]) anode catalyst that uses neat CO as a fuel, and delivers high performance (see graph).