Abstract:
A cathode for a fuel cell includes a gas diffusion layer contacting with a separator having a channel and a catalyst layer interposed between the gas diffusion layer and an electrolyte membrane. The catalyst layer of the cathode has two portions with different water-repelling properties, and a portion of the catalyst layer that does not face a channel has a higher water-repelling property than a portion that faces a channel. This cathode controls water-repelling property of the catalyst layer differently according to locations, so it is possible to keep an amount of moisture in an electrode in a suitable way and to restrain generation of flooding, thereby improving the performance of the cell.
Abstract:
Membran-Elektrodeneinheit, umfassend mindestens eine Phosphorsäure-haltige Polymerelektrolytmembran und mindestens eine Gas-Diffusionselektrode, wobei die Gas-Diffusionselektrode umfasst: i. mindestens eine Katalysatorschicht und ii. mindestens ein Gasdiffusionsmedium, aufweisend mindestens zwei Gasdiffusionsschichten, ■ wobei die erste Gasdiffusionsschicht eine elektrisch leitende makroporöse Schicht umfasst, bei welcher die Poren einen mittleren Porendurchmesser im Bereich von 10 µm bis 30 µm aufweisen, ■ wobei die zweite Gasdiffusionsschicht eine elektrisch leitende makroporöse Schicht umfasst, bei welcher die Poren einen mittleren Porendurchmesser im Bereich von 10 µm bis 30 µm aufweisen, ■ wobei das Gasdiffusionsmedium Polytetrafluoroethylen enthält, ■ wobei die erste Gasdiffusionsschicht eine höhere Polytetrafluoroethylen-Konzentration aufweist als die zweite Gasdiffusionsschicht.
Abstract:
It is an object of this invention to provide a catalyst ink which allows formation of catalyst layers that can adequately improve durability of fuel cells. The catalyst ink of the invention is a catalyst ink for formation of a fuel cell catalyst layer, comprising a catalyst substance, a solvent and an aromatic polymer compound having a phosphorus atom-containing functional group, wherein at least the aromatic polymer compound is dispersed, and not dissolved, in the solvent.
Abstract:
To provide a polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent size stability and excellent mechanical strength that can sufficiently prevent the size change due to the swelling condition, the displacement of the polymer electrolyte membrane and the formation of wrinkles during the production of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and can prevent damage during the production and operation of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. In a composite electrolyte membrane including a porous reinforcement layer made of a resin and an electrolyte layer made of a polymer electrolyte and laminated at least one main surface of the reinforcement layer, the direction having a high tensile modulus of elasticity in the reinforcement layer is substantially corresponded with the direction having a high rate of size change in the electrolyte layer.
Abstract:
An alkaline fuel cell electrode catalyst (22) includes a first catalyst particle (26) that contains at least one of iron (Fe), cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni), a second catalyst particle (28) that contains at least one of platinum (Pt) and ruthenium (Ru), and a carrier (24) for supporting the first catalyst particle (26) and the second catalyst particle (28).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the resultant products, the method and apparatus to produce electrochemical cell parts using a material deposition process or processes and specially developed inks appropriate to the specific application requirements at each location on the bipolar plate and can include the gas diffusion layer and the specific deposition of the catalyst and the seals.
Abstract:
New aromatic polyether type copolymers bearing main chain pyridine and side chain pyridine or pyrimidine units, which exhibit good mechanical properties, high thermal and oxidative stability, high doping ability and high conductivity values. The polymers are useful in the preparation and application of MEA on PEMFC type single cells. The polymers are, further, particularly suitable for use in high temperature PEM fuel cells.