Fuel cell system suitable for organic fuels and a method of operation of the same

A fuel cell system comprising:

• a first electrode-electrolyte assembly having a first catalytic electrode coupled to one side of said first electrode-electrolyte assembly, and a second catalytic electrode coupled to a generally opposite side of said first electrode-electrolyte assembly;
• a first conduit in fluid communication with said first catalytic electrode is configured to deliver fuel to said first catalytic electrode;
• a second electrode-electrolyte assembly having a third catalytic electrode coupled to one side of said second electrode-electrolyte assembly, and a fourth catalytic electrode coupled to a generally opposite side of said second electrode-electrolyte assembly;
• an electrically conductive mesh positioned between and in sealing engagement with said second catalytic electrode and said third catalytic electrode, such that portions of said second and third catalytic electrodes engage each other through apertures defined by said mesh;
• a second conduit in fluid communication with said fourth catalytic electrode configured to deliver oxidant thereto;
• a first electrical circuit including an electricity source, in communication with said first catalytic electrode said second catalytic electrode;
• and
• a second electrical circuit connected to said first conduit and said second conduit and configured to convey electrical current generated by said fuel cell system.