An apparatus for generating hydrogen inside of a fuel cell is provided. The
fuel cell comprises an anode having at least one inlet and optionally one
outlet and, a cathode having at least one inlet and optionally one outlet.
An electrolyte is disposed between the anode and the cathode, and a
catalyst is provided in a chamber for catalyzing a reaction of a solution
comprising a solvent and an at least one chemical hydride dissolved
therein to generate hydrogen inside of the fuel cell. A method for
generating hydrogen inside of a fuel cell is also disclosed.