 Direct alkaline alcohol fuel cells, DAFs, have gained popularity due to their favorable reaction kinetics in alkaline media, higher energy densities achievable, and ease of handling liquid fuels. Despite the high energy density available during the oxidation of polycarbon alcohols, these compounds are difficult to oxidize. Conventional precious metal catalysts such as platinum and platinum alloys, as well as less expensive palladium, gold, and silver metal catalysts have been explored. Lanthanum, strontium oxide, and perovskite type oxides have also been investigated. Polymer electrolyte membranes are commonly used in DAFs, unlike conventional proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The performance of DAFs using various alcohols, catalysts, and membranes, as well as operating parameters, is summarized. Further development of catalysts, membrane materials, and fuel cell systems will be necessary to increase the power output of DAFs. This article was authored by Aline Howe, Keith Scott, and Ulrika Krueger. We are article.tv, links in the description below.