Direct alcohol fuel cell

A direct alcohol fuel cell (DAFC) comprising a housing containing a proton exchange membrane (PEM) separating an anode section from a cathode section, wherein the anode section and the cathode section are contained in the housing,

• the cathode section comprising a cathode collection element having a plurality of ventilation holes, which cathode collection element is electrically connected to a cathode catalyst, which cathode catalyst is in diffusive communication with a gaseous oxidant, and
• the anode section comprising an anode collection element electrically connected to an anode catalyst,
• the DAFC comprising an oleophobic filter covering the plurality of ventilation holes,
• wherein the oleophobic filter comprises a plurality of openings, each opening of the plurality of openings of the oleophobic filter being individually aligned with a respective one of the ventilation holes.