摘要:
A method is provided for making a crosslinked polymer electrolyte, typically in the form of a membrane for use as a polymer electrolyte membrane in an electrolytic cell such as a fuel cell, as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising application of ultraviolet radiation to a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer comprising: a backbone derived in part from tetrafluoro-ethylene monomer, first pendent groups which include a group according to the formula -SO2X, where X is F, Cl, Br, OH or -O-M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and second pendent groups which include Br, Cl or I. Typically, the membrane has a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.
摘要:
A fuel cell roll good subassembly is described that includes a plurality of individual electrolyte membranes. One or more first subgaskets are attached to the individual electrolyte membranes. Each of the first subgaskets has at least one aperture and the first subgaskets are arranged so the center regions of the individual electrolyte membranes are exposed through the apertures of the first subgaskets. A second subgasket comprises a web having a plurality of apertures. The second subgasket web is attached to the one or more first subgaskets so the center regions of the individual electrolyte membranes are exposed through the apertures of the second subgasket web. The second subgasket web may have little or no adhesive on the subgasket surface facing the electrolyte membrane.
摘要:
A method is provided for making a gasketed fuel cell MEA comprising the steps of: selecting an FTL sheet material; selecting a target level of compression C % for use of said FTL sheet material in a fuel cell MEA; measuring die pressure Pt for which the FTL sheet material achieves compression of Ct %; positioning between the platens of a press an MEA comprising: a PEM; an anode catalyst material; a cathode catalyst material; an anode-side FTL comprising the selected FTL sheet material; and a cathode-side FTL comprising the selected FTL sheet material; depositing a gasket material in the outer edge portions of the anode and cathode faces of the PEM; compressing the MEA to a pressing pressure Pp which is between 90% and 110% of Pt; and substantially fixing the gasket material so as to form a gasketed fuel cell MEA.
摘要:
A method is provided for making a crosslinked polymer electrolyte, typically in the form of a membrane for use as a polymer electrolyte membrane in an electrolytic cell such as a fuel cell, as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising application of electron beam radiation to a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer comprising: a backbone derived in part from tetrafluoro-ethylene monomer, first pendent groups which include a group according to the formula -SO2X, where X is F, C1, Br, OH or -O-M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and second pendent groups which include Br, C1 or I. Typically, the membrane has a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.