Methods to control water flow and distribution in direct methanol fuel cells
    3.
    发明申请
    Methods to control water flow and distribution in direct methanol fuel cells 有权
    控制直接甲醇燃料电池中水流和分布的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060134487A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-22

    申请号:US11013922

    申请日:2004-12-17

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10

    摘要: A direct methanol fuel cell unit is provided with a fuel cell including an anode, a cathode with a hydrophobic microporous layer, an electrolyte membrane put in-between, and a fuel supply path supplying fuel to the anode. The fuel supply path is provided with an upwind water barrier preventing back-diffusion of water and a gas flow path channeling gas generated at the anode and disposed between the barrier and the anode. A water-rich zone is formed between the water barrier and the cathode microporous layer. Water loss from either side of this zone is eliminated or minimized, thereby permitting direct use of highly concentrated methanol in the fuel flow path with good fuel efficiency and power performance. The cell unit can be applied equally well to both an active circulating air cathode and an air-breathing cathode.

    摘要翻译: 直接甲醇燃料电池单元设置有燃料电池,其包括阳极,具有疏水性微孔层的阴极,放置在其间的电解质膜和向阳极供应燃料的燃料供给路径。 燃料供给路径设置有防止水的反向扩散和在阳极处产生并设置在阻挡层和阳极之间的气体流路引导气体的逆风阻挡层。 在防水层和阴极微孔层之间形成富水区。 从该区域的任一侧的水损失被消除或最小化,从而允许在燃料流动路径中直接使用高度浓缩的甲醇,具有良好的燃料效率和功率性能。 电池单元可以同时适用于活性循环空气阴极和吸气阴极。

    Methods to control water flow and distribution in direct methanol fuel cells
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods to control water flow and distribution in direct methanol fuel cells 有权
    控制直接甲醇燃料电池中水流和分布的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07927760B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-19

    申请号:US11013922

    申请日:2004-12-17

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04 H01M8/00

    摘要: A direct methanol fuel cell unit is provided with a fuel cell including an anode, a cathode with a hydrophobic microporous layer, an electrolyte membrane put in-between, and a fuel supply path supplying fuel to the anode. The fuel supply path is provided with an upwind water barrier preventing back-diffusion of water and a gas flow path channeling gas generated at the anode and disposed between the barrier and the anode. A water-rich zone is formed between the water barrier and the cathode microporous layer. Water loss from either side of this zone is eliminated or minimized, thereby permitting direct use of highly concentrated methanol in the fuel flow path with good fuel efficiency and power performance. The cell unit can be applied equally well to both an active circulating air cathode and an air-breathing cathode.

    摘要翻译: 直接甲醇燃料电池单元设置有燃料电池,其包括阳极,具有疏水性微孔层的阴极,放置在其间的电解质膜和向阳极供应燃料的燃料供给路径。 燃料供给路径设置有防止水的反向扩散和在阳极处产生并设置在阻挡层和阳极之间的气体流路引导气体的逆风阻挡层。 在防水层和阴极微孔层之间形成富水区。 从该区域的任一侧的水损失被消除或最小化,从而允许在燃料流动路径中直接使用高度浓缩的甲醇,具有良好的燃料效率和功率性能。 电池单元可以同时适用于活性循环空气阴极和吸气阴极。

    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation
    5.
    发明授权
    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation 失效
    直接氧化燃料电池具有改进的阴极气体扩散介质,用于低空气化学计量操作

    公开(公告)号:US08785070B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US12722081

    申请日:2010-03-11

    IPC分类号: H01M8/24 H01M8/00

    摘要: A cathode for use in a direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises a gas diffusion medium (GDM) including a backing layer and a microporous layer comprising a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material, wherein loading of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 wt. %. In use, a concentrated solution of a liquid fuel is supplied to an anode and an oxidant to the cathode of the fuel cell, and the fuel cell may be operated at a low oxidant stoichiometry ξc not greater than about 2.5.

    摘要翻译: 用于直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)的阴极包括气体扩散介质(GDM),其包括背衬层和包含含氟聚合物和导电材料的微孔层,其中含氟聚合物在微孔层中的加载在 范围为约10至约60wt。 %。 在使用中,将液体燃料的浓缩溶液供应到燃料电池的阴极的阳极和氧化剂,并且燃料电池可以以不大于约2.5的低氧化物化学计量运行。

    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation
    6.
    发明授权
    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation 失效
    直接氧化燃料电池具有改进的阴极气体扩散介质,用于低空气化学计量操作

    公开(公告)号:US07704629B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-27

    申请号:US11655867

    申请日:2007-01-22

    IPC分类号: H01M4/00 H01M2/00

    摘要: A cathode for use in a direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises a gas diffusion medium (GDM) including a backing layer and a microporous layer comprising a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material, wherein loading of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 wt. %. In use, a concentrated solution of a liquid fuel is supplied to an anode and an oxidant to the cathode of the fuel cell, and the fuel cell may be operated at a low oxidant stoichiometry ξc not greater than about 2.5.

    摘要翻译: 用于直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)的阴极包括气体扩散介质(GDM),其包括背衬层和包含含氟聚合物和导电材料的微孔层,其中含氟聚合物在微孔层中的加载在 范围为约10至约60wt。 %。 在使用中,将液体燃料的浓缩溶液供应到燃料电池的阴极的阳极和氧化剂,并且燃料电池可以以不大于约2.5的低氧化物化学计量运行。

    High electrical performance direct oxidation fuel cells & systems
    7.
    发明授权
    High electrical performance direct oxidation fuel cells & systems 有权
    高电性能直接氧化燃料电池和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07781114B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-24

    申请号:US11242944

    申请日:2005-10-05

    IPC分类号: H01M2/00 H01M8/04

    摘要: A direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) system, comprises at least one fuel cell assembly including a cathode and an anode with an electrolyte positioned therebetween, adapted for performing selected electrochemical reactions; a source of concentrated liquid fuel in fluid communication with an inlet of the anode; an oxidant supply in fluid communication with an inlet of the cathode; a liquid/gas (L/G) separator in fluid communication with outputs of the anode and cathode for receiving unreacted fuel and liquid and gaseous products of the electrochemical reactions; and a converter for catalytically converting a portion of the unreacted fuel to the liquid and gaseous products.

    摘要翻译: 直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)系统包括至少一个燃料电池组件,其包括阴极和阳极,电解质位于它们之间,适于进行选择的电化学反应; 与阳极入口流体连通的浓缩液体燃料源; 与阴极入口流体连通的氧化剂供应源; 液体/气体(L / G)分离器,与阳极和阴极的输出端流体连通,用于接收未反应的燃料和电化学反应的液体和气体产物; 以及用于将未反应燃料的一部分催化转化为液体和气态产物的转化器。

    DIRECT OXIDATION FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED CATHODE GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA FOR LOW AIR STOICHIOMETRY OPERATION
    8.
    发明申请
    DIRECT OXIDATION FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED CATHODE GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA FOR LOW AIR STOICHIOMETRY OPERATION 审中-公开
    直接氧化燃料电池,具有改进的CATHODE气体扩散介质,用于低空气体运行

    公开(公告)号:US20120231375A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-13

    申请号:US13480114

    申请日:2012-05-24

    IPC分类号: H01M4/86 B82Y30/00

    摘要: A cathode for use in a direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises a gas diffusion medium (GDM) including a backing layer and a microporous layer comprising a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material, wherein loading of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 wt. %. In use, a concentrated solution of a liquid fuel is supplied to an anode and an oxidant to the cathode of the fuel cell, and the fuel cell may be operated at a low oxidant stoichiometry ξc not greater than about 2.5.

    摘要翻译: 用于直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)的阴极包括气体扩散介质(GDM),其包括背衬层和包含含氟聚合物和导电材料的微孔层,其中含氟聚合物在微孔层中的加载在 范围为约10至约60wt。 %。 在使用中,将液体燃料的浓缩溶液供应到燃料电池的阴极的阳极和氧化剂,并且燃料电池可以以不大于约2.5的低氧化物化学计量运行。

    DIRECT OXIDATION FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED CATHODE GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA FOR LOW AIR STOICHIOMETRY OPERATION
    9.
    发明申请
    DIRECT OXIDATION FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED CATHODE GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA FOR LOW AIR STOICHIOMETRY OPERATION 失效
    直接氧化燃料电池,具有改进的CATHODE气体扩散介质,用于低空气体运行

    公开(公告)号:US20100183951A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12722081

    申请日:2010-03-11

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: A cathode for use in a direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises a gas diffusion medium (GDM) including a backing layer and a microporous layer comprising a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material, wherein loading of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 wt. %. In use, a concentrated solution of a liquid fuel is supplied to an anode and an oxidant to the cathode of the fuel cell, and the fuel cell may be operated at a low oxidant stoichiometry not greater than about 2.5.

    摘要翻译: 用于直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)的阴极包括气体扩散介质(GDM),其包括背衬层和包含含氟聚合物和导电材料的微孔层,其中含氟聚合物在微孔层中的加载在 范围为约10至约60wt。 %。 在使用中,将液体燃料的浓缩溶液供给到燃料电池的阴极的阳极和氧化剂,并且燃料电池可以以不大于约2.5的低氧化物化学计量运行。

    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation
    10.
    发明申请
    Direct oxidation fuel cells with improved cathode gas diffusion media for low air stoichiometry operation 失效
    直接氧化燃料电池具有改进的阴极气体扩散介质,用于低空气化学计量操作

    公开(公告)号:US20080176112A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11655867

    申请日:2007-01-22

    IPC分类号: H01M4/86 H01M8/02

    摘要: A cathode for use in a direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises a gas diffusion medium (GDM) including a backing layer and a microporous layer comprising a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material, wherein loading of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 wt. %. In use, a concentrated solution of a liquid fuel is supplied to an anode and an oxidant to the cathode of the fuel cell, and the fuel cell may be operated at a low oxidant stoichiometry ξc not greater than about 2.5.

    摘要翻译: 用于直接氧化燃料电池(DOFC)的阴极包括气体扩散介质(GDM),其包括背衬层和包含氟聚合物和导电材料的微孔层,其中所述含氟聚合物在微孔层中的加载位于 范围为约10至约60wt。 %。 在使用中,将液体燃料的浓缩溶液供给到燃料电池的阴极的阳极和氧化剂,并且燃料电池可以以不大于 约2.5。