CEATEC, Japan. Toshiba demonstrates its most modern invention with a direct methanol fuel cell (INFO) (DMFC) that is tiny enough to fit into a cell phone. DMFC is a latest form of battery that makes use of an effect involving methanol, water, and air to create electricity.

The DMCF could be simple on mechanical details but Toshiba stated that a 50mL refill cartridge could be able to recharge the phone 15 times. The model being demonstrated on the exhibit was reported to endure up to 6 hours of talk time. Toshiba was not able to provide definite dates for the release of this technology but the company mentioned that they’re pushing for a release in 2009.