Low cost fuel cell diffusion layer configured for optimized anode water management
    1.
    发明授权
    Low cost fuel cell diffusion layer configured for optimized anode water management 有权
    低成本燃料电池扩散层配置为优化阳极水管理

    公开(公告)号:US08518596B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-27

    申请号:US13473104

    申请日:2012-05-16

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10

    摘要: A fuel cell comprises a cathode gas diffusion layer, a cathode catalyst layer, an anode gas diffusion layer, an anode catalyst layer and an electrolyte. The diffusion resistance of the anode gas diffusion layer when operated with anode fuel is higher than the diffusion resistance of the cathode gas diffusion layer. The anode gas diffusion layer may comprise filler particles having in-plane platelet geometries and be made of lower cost materials and manufacturing processes than currently available commercial carbon fiber substrates. The diffusion resistance difference between the anode gas diffusion layer and the cathode gas diffusion layer may allow for passive water balance control.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池包括阴极气体扩散层,阴极催化剂层,阳极气体扩散层,阳极催化剂层和电解质。 当阳极燃料操作时阳极气体扩散层的扩散阻力高于阴极气体扩散层的扩散阻力。 阳极气体扩散层可以包括具有平面内平板几何形状的填料颗粒,并且由目前可获得的商业碳纤维基材制成的成本较低的材料和制造方法制成。 阳极气体扩散层和阴极气体扩散层之间的扩散阻力差可以允许被动水平衡控制。

    Fuel cell having improved thermal characteristics
    2.
    发明授权
    Fuel cell having improved thermal characteristics 有权
    具有改善的热特性的燃料电池

    公开(公告)号:US08865359B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US12843943

    申请日:2010-07-27

    摘要: One exemplary embodiment includes a fuel cell comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, a gas diffusion layer disposed over each of the cathode and the anode, a gas flow distributor layer disposed over the gas diffusion layer on both the anode and cathode sides, and optionally a coolant plate disposed over the gas flow distributor layer. The thermal resistance of the combined gas diffusion layer and gas flow distributor layer on the anode and/or cathode side is sufficient to allow the cathode catalyst layer to operate at an elevated temperature to effectively evaporate water produced at the cathode.

    摘要翻译: 一个示例性实施例包括燃料电池,其包括夹在阳极和阴极之间的聚合物电解质膜,设置在每个阴极和阳极上的气体扩散层,设置在阳极和阳极上的气体扩散层上方的气体流量分配器层 阴极侧和可选地设置在气流分配器层上的冷却剂板。 阳极和/或阴极侧的组合的气体扩散层和气体流量分配器层的热阻足以使阴极催化剂层在升高的温度下操作以有效地蒸发在阴极处产生的水。

    FUEL CELL HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
    3.
    发明申请
    FUEL CELL HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS 有权
    具有改进的热特性的燃料电池

    公开(公告)号:US20120028154A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-02

    申请号:US12843943

    申请日:2010-07-27

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: One exemplary embodiment includes a fuel cell comprising a polymer electrolyte membrane sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, a gas diffusion layer disposed over each of the cathode and the anode, a gas flow distributor layer disposed over the gas diffusion layer on both the anode and cathode sides, and optionally a coolant plate disposed over the gas flow distributor layer. The thermal resistance of the combined gas diffusion layer and gas flow distributor layer on the anode and/or cathode side is sufficient to allow the cathode catalyst layer to operate at an elevated temperature to effectively evaporate water produced at the cathode.

    摘要翻译: 一个示例性实施例包括燃料电池,其包括夹在阳极和阴极之间的聚合物电解质膜,设置在每个阴极和阳极上的气体扩散层,设置在阳极和阳极上的气体扩散层上方的气体流量分配器层 阴极侧和可选地设置在气流分配器层上的冷却剂板。 阳极和/或阴极侧的组合的气体扩散层和气体流量分配器层的热阻足以使阴极催化剂层在升高的温度下操作以有效地蒸发在阴极处产生的水。

    High tortuosity diffusion medium
    4.
    发明授权
    High tortuosity diffusion medium 有权
    高弯曲扩散介质

    公开(公告)号:US08304145B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-06

    申请号:US12708761

    申请日:2010-02-19

    IPC分类号: H01M4/02

    摘要: A diffusion medium for use in a PEM fuel cell including a porous spacer layer disposed between a plurality of perforated layers having variable size and frequency of perforation patterns, each perforated layer having a microporous layer formed thereon, wherein the diffusion medium is adapted to optimize water management in and performance of the fuel cell.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于PEM燃料电池的扩散介质,包括多孔间隔层,其设置在具有可变尺寸和穿孔图案频率的多个穿孔层之间,每个穿孔层在其上形成有微孔层,其中扩散介质适于优化水 燃料电池的管理和性能。

    GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA MADE FROM ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COATINGS ON NON-CONDUCTIVE FIBERS
    5.
    发明申请
    GAS DIFFUSION MEDIA MADE FROM ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COATINGS ON NON-CONDUCTIVE FIBERS 审中-公开
    不导电纤维上电导电涂料的气体扩散介质

    公开(公告)号:US20110143262A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-16

    申请号:US12635352

    申请日:2009-12-10

    摘要: A fuel cell includes a first electrically conductive plate and a first gas diffusion layer. The first gas diffusion layer is disposed over the first electrically conductive plate. Characteristically, the first gas diffusion layer comprises a first fibrous sheet having fibers coated with an electrically conductive layer. A first catalyst layer is disposed over the first gas diffusion layer and an ion conducting membrane is disposed over the first catalyst layer. The fuel cell also includes a second catalyst layer disposed over the ion conducting membrane with a second gas diffusion layer disposed over the second catalyst layer. A second electrically conductive plate is disposed over the second gas diffusion layer. Methods for forming the gas diffusion layers and the fuel cell are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池包括第一导电板和第一气体扩散层。 第一气体扩散层设置在第一导电板上。 特征地,第一气体扩散层包括具有涂覆有导电层的纤维的第一纤维片。 第一催化剂层设置在第一气体扩散层上,离子传导膜设置在第一催化剂层上。 燃料电池还包括设置在离子导电膜上方的第二催化剂层,其中第二气体扩散层设置在第二催化剂层上。 第二导电板设置在第二气体扩散层上。 还提供了形成气体扩散层和燃料电池的方法。

    GAS DIFFUSION LAYER WITH LOWER GAS DIFFUSIVITY
    7.
    发明申请
    GAS DIFFUSION LAYER WITH LOWER GAS DIFFUSIVITY 审中-公开
    具有较低气体差异的气体扩散层

    公开(公告)号:US20100028744A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12185640

    申请日:2008-08-04

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10 H01M4/86 H01M8/02

    摘要: A gas diffusion layer for use in fuel cells comprises a fiber and non-fiber material in a ratio such that the water vapor diffusion transport resistance is greater than 0.8 s/cm measured at 80 C and 150 kPa absolute gas pressure when the gas diffusion layer has a thickness less than or equal to 300 microns. Another gas diffusion layer comprises a fiber and non-fiber material in a ratio such that the water vapor diffusion transport resistance is lower than 0.4 s/cm measured at 80 C and 150 kPa absolute gas pressure when the gas diffusion layer has a thickness greater than or equal to 100 microns. Fuel cells incorporating the gas diffusion layers are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 用于燃料电池的气体扩散层包括纤维和非纤维材料,其比例使得当气体扩散层在80℃和150kPa绝对气压下测得的水蒸气扩散传输阻力大于0.8s / cm 具有小于或等于300微米的厚度。 另一个气体扩散层包括纤维和非纤维材料,其比例使得当气体扩散层的厚度大于80℃时,在80℃和150kPa绝对气压下测得的水蒸汽扩散传输阻抗低于0.4s / cm 或等于100微米。 还提供了并入气体扩散层的燃料电池。

    Co-deposition of conductive material at the diffusion media/plate interface

    公开(公告)号:US09653737B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US12699968

    申请日:2010-02-04

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10 H01M4/88

    CPC分类号: H01M4/88 H01M8/10 Y02E60/521

    摘要: A method of depositing a conductive material is described. The method includes: providing a plate selected from anode plates, cathode plates, bipolar plates, or combinations thereof, wherein the plate includes gas flow channels; providing a diffusion media in contact with the gas flow channel side of the plate to form an assembly; introducing a gaseous precursor of the conductive material into the assembly using a chemical vapor infiltration process; infiltrating the gaseous precursor into the diffusion media and gas flow channels of the plates; and depositing a coating of the conductive material on the diffusion media, the gas flow channels of the plate, or both. An assembly having a CVI conductive coating and a fuel cell incorporating the diffusion media having the CVI conductive coating are also described.

    CO-DEPOSITION OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AT THE DIFFUSION MEDIA/PLATE INTERFACE
    9.
    发明申请
    CO-DEPOSITION OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AT THE DIFFUSION MEDIA/PLATE INTERFACE 有权
    导电材料在扩散介质/平板界面上的沉积

    公开(公告)号:US20110189580A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-04

    申请号:US12699968

    申请日:2010-02-04

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10 H01M4/88

    CPC分类号: H01M4/88 H01M8/10 Y02E60/521

    摘要: A method of depositing a conductive material is described. The method includes: providing a plate selected from anode plates, cathode plates, bipolar plates, or combinations thereof, wherein the plate includes gas flow channels; providing a diffusion media in contact with the gas flow channel side of the plate to form an assembly; introducing a gaseous precursor of the conductive material into the assembly using a chemical vapor infiltration process; infiltrating the gaseous precursor into the diffusion media and gas flow channels of the plates; and depositing a coating of the conductive material on the diffusion media, the gas flow channels of the plate, or both. An assembly having a CVI conductive coating and a fuel cell incorporating the diffusion media having the CVI conductive coating are also described.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种沉积导电材料的方法。 该方法包括:提供从阳极板,阴极板,双极板或其组合中选择的板,其中板包括气体流动通道; 提供与板的气体流动通道侧接触的扩散介质以形成组件; 使用化学气相渗透方法将导电材料的气态前体引入组件; 将气态前体渗透到板的扩散介质和气体流动通道中; 以及将导电材料的涂层沉积在扩散介质,板的气体流动通道或两者上。 还描述了具有CVI导电涂层和掺入具有CVI导电涂层的扩散介质的燃料电池的组件。

    GAS DIFFUSION LAYER WITH LOWER GAS DIFFUSIVITY
    10.
    发明申请
    GAS DIFFUSION LAYER WITH LOWER GAS DIFFUSIVITY 审中-公开
    具有较低气体差异的气体扩散层

    公开(公告)号:US20100028750A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12185479

    申请日:2008-08-04

    IPC分类号: H01M2/00

    摘要: A gas diffusion layer for use in fuel cells includes a gas permeable diffusion structure and a microporous layer. The microporous layer incorporates a plurality of particles of anisotropic shape, simultaneously reducing the porosity of the microporous layer and increasing the tortuosity for gas transporting through the microporous layer. The anisotropic particles in the microporous layer are present in a first amount such that the gas diffusion layer has an increased gas transport resistance.

    摘要翻译: 用于燃料电池的气体扩散层包括透气扩散结构和微孔层。 微孔层结合有多个各向异性的颗粒,同时降低了微孔层的孔隙率,并且增加了通过微孔层输送气体的弯曲度。 微孔层中的各向异性颗粒以第一量存在,使得气体扩散层具有增加的气体输送阻力。