公开(公告)号：WO2002066245A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：PCT/US2001/050364

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC.

Inventor： MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  GOUGH, Jeffrey, John ,  GREINKE, Ronald, Alfred

IPC: B32B9/00

CPC classification number: C04B38/064 ,  C01B32/22 ,  C01B32/225 ,  C04B35/536 ,  C04B35/82 ,  C04B2111/00318 ,  C04B2111/00793 ,  C04B2111/00853 ,  C04B2235/522 ,  C04B2235/5224 ,  C04B2235/5228 ,  C04B2235/5232 ,  C04B2235/5236 ,  C04B2235/524 ,  C04B2235/5244 ,  C04B2235/5248 ,  C04B2235/526 ,  C04B2235/5264 ,  C04B2235/5427 ,  C09K3/10 ,  C09K2200/0208 ,  D04H1/42 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/30 ,  C04B35/522

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles in the form of aflexible graphite sheet (10). The flexible graphite sheet is formed from particles of expanded natural graphite formed from graphite flake sized no more than about 30 % by weight + 80 mesh prior to expansion. The flexible graphite sheet (10) is provided with channels (20) which are perferably smooth-sided as indicated at (67) in Figure 5 and which pass between the opposite surfaces (30) and (40) of flexible graphite sheet (10) and are separated by walls (3) of compressed expandable graphite. The channels preferably have openings (50) on one of the opposed surfaces (30) which are larger than the openings (60) in the other opposed surface (40).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种膨胀石墨颗粒形式的膨胀石墨片（10）的压缩质量。 柔性石墨片由膨胀天然石墨颗粒形成，膨胀天然石墨由膨胀前不大于约30重量％+ 80目的石墨片制成。 如图5（67）所示，柔性石墨片（10）设置有通道（20），其通常是平滑的，并且在柔性石墨片（10）的相对表面（30）和（40）之间通过， 并且被压缩的可膨胀石墨的壁（3）分开。 通道优选地在相对表面（30）中的一个上相对于另一相对表面（40）中的开口（60）大的开口（50）。

公开(公告)号：WO2002098623A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017028

申请日：2002-05-30

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  NORLEY, Julian ,  WARDDRIP, Michael, Lee ,  KRASSOWSKI, Daniel, Witold ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

Inventor： NORLEY, Julian ,  WARDDRIP, Michael, Lee ,  KRASSOWSKI, Daniel, Witold ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

IPC: B29B17/00

CPC classification number: C04B35/76 ,  B29C43/222 ,  B29C70/502 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C04B35/63492 ,  C04B35/82 ,  C04B2235/425 ,  C04B2235/522 ,  C04B2235/5224 ,  C04B2235/5228 ,  C04B2235/5232 ,  C04B2235/5236 ,  C04B2235/524 ,  C04B2235/5244 ,  C04B2235/5248 ,  C04B2235/526 ,  C04B2235/5264 ,  C04B2235/5284 ,  C04B2235/5418 ,  C04B2235/604 ,  C04B2235/608 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0221 ,  H01M8/0226 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A method of manufacturing material suitable for the construction of a component of a fuel cell, such as a flow field plate or electrode, is provided. Uncured resin impregnated flexible graphite sheet is ground into particles. Without re-expanding the particles, and without adding further resin to the particles, the particles are molded into the form of the desired material. The material is then cured. Additives may be mixed with the particles to improve the properties of the material.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造适合于构建诸如流场板或电极的燃料电池组件的材料的方法。 未固化的树脂浸渍的柔性石墨片被研磨成颗粒。 不再重新膨胀颗粒，并且不向颗粒中添加另外的树脂，颗粒被模制成所需材料的形式。 然后将材料固化。 添加剂可以与颗粒混合以改善材料的性质。

公开(公告)号：WO2002098661A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017017

申请日：2002-05-30

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

Inventor： MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

IPC: B32B31/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0213 ,  B29B15/122 ,  B29C43/222 ,  B29C70/504 ,  B29C70/58 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29L2031/3468 ,  H01M8/0226 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/1023 ,  Y10T156/1039

Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing bipolar graphite articles (110). First and second components (112, 114) are formed from flexible graphite material. The first component (112) may have a protrusion (122) formed thereon, and the second component (114) may have a recess (128) formed therein which is complementary to the protrusion (122) of the first component (112). The first and second components (112, 114) are assembled so that the protrusion (122) of the first component (112) is received in the recess (128) of the second component (114). Preferably, the components are made from uncured resin impregnated graphite material. The assembled components are then pressed together and heated to cure the resin so as to bond the components together. Alternatively the second component (114), or both the components, may have flat surfaces which engage the other component.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造双极石墨制品（110）的方法。 第一和第二部件（112,114）由柔性石墨材料形成。 第一部件（112）可以具有在其上形成的突起（122），并且第二部件（114）可以具有形成在其中的与第一部件（112）的突起（122）互补的凹部（128）。 组装第一和第二部件（112,114）使得第一部件（112）的突起（122）被容纳在第二部件（114）的凹部（128）中。 优选地，组分由未固化的树脂浸渍的石墨材料制成。 然后将组装的组件压在一起并加热以固化树脂，以将组分粘合在一起。 或者，第二部件（114）或两个部件可以具有接合另一部件的平坦表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2002099914A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017018

申请日：2002-05-30

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  REYNOLDS, Robert, Anderson, III ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

Inventor： REYNOLDS, Robert, Anderson, III ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

IPC: H01M4/90

CPC classification number: C04B35/536 ,  C04B2235/422 ,  C04B2235/48 ,  C04B2235/80 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M4/8807 ,  H01M4/8817 ,  H01M4/8825 ,  H01M4/8882 ,  H01M4/921 ,  H01M4/96 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T29/49112 ,  Y10T29/49115

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode for an electrochemical fuel cell is disclosed, comprising providing a sheet (10) of compressed mass of expanded graphite particles having a plurality of perforations (20) defined by walls of the expanded graphite particles, and the perforations passing through the sheet between first and second opposed surfaces of the sheet; coating the sheet with a thermosettable organic resin (66), said coating step comprising filling a portion of said perforations with the thermosettable organic resin; curing and baking the sheet, and reopening a portion of the filled perforations during the curing and baking step; activating the thermosettable organic resin to form a high surface area carbon on the walls of the perforations; and loading a catalyst (600) onto the high surface area carbon.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造用于电化学燃料电池的电极的方法，包括提供具有由膨胀石墨颗粒的壁限定的多个穿孔（20）的膨胀石墨颗粒的压缩块的片材（10），并且穿过的穿孔 片材的第一和第二相对表面之间的片材; 用热固性有机树脂（66）涂覆片材，所述涂覆步骤包括用可热固的有机树脂填充所述穿孔的一部分; 固化和烘烤片材，并且在固化和烘烤步骤期间重新打开一部分填充的穿孔; 激活可热固的有机树脂以在穿孔的壁上形成高表面积的碳; 并将催化剂（600）装载到高表面积碳上。

公开(公告)号：WO2002096638A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：PCT/US2002/016275

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC.

Inventor： MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  KLUG, Jeremy, ,  GETZ, Matthew, George ,  WEBER, Thomas, William

IPC: B32B9/00

CPC classification number: B32B9/007 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/026 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B9/041 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B38/06 ,  B32B38/08 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/302 ,  B32B2307/72 ,  B32B2307/724 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2313/04 ,  C04B35/522 ,  C04B35/536 ,  C04B2235/787 ,  C08J5/24 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0241 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T156/1023 ,  Y10T156/1041 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/249953 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: An improved method enables preparation of articles for a variety of applications, including embossing or otherwise shaping to form a variety of articles. A plurality of thin, preferably resin-impregnated, flexible graphite sheets 12 and 14 are arranged to form zones in a composite material 10 having a graded density or other characteristic. Variation of properties between zones in the stock material formed is useful for achieving a desired set of properties in the formation of articles such as those useful in electrochemical fuel cells and double-layer capacitors.

Abstract translation: 改进的方法可以制备用于各种应用的制品，包括压花或其它成型以形成各种制品。 多个薄的，优选树脂浸渍的柔性石墨片12和14被布置成在具有渐变密度或其它特性的复合材料10中形成区域。 所形成的原料中的区域之间的性质的变化对于实现用于形成诸如在电化学燃料电池和双层电容器中有用的物品的期望的一组性质是有用的。

公开(公告)号：WO2002081190A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：PCT/US2002/010217

申请日：2002-04-01

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  NORLEY, Julian ,  SMALC, Martin, David

Inventor： MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  NORLEY, Julian ,  SMALC, Martin, David

IPC: B32B9/00

CPC classification number: C09K5/14 ,  B32B18/00 ,  B32B37/0046 ,  B32B37/156 ,  B32B38/06 ,  C04B35/536 ,  C04B35/63424 ,  C04B35/63452 ,  C04B35/63476 ,  C04B2235/6567 ,  C04B2235/77 ,  C04B2235/78 ,  C04B2235/787 ,  C04B2237/38 ,  C04B2237/385 ,  C04B2237/50 ,  C04B2237/52 ,  C04B2237/66 ,  C04B2237/704 ,  C04B2237/76 ,  F28F21/02 ,  H01L23/373 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T428/30 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The invention presented is a graphite article having predetermined anisotropic characteristics, as well as a process for preparing the article. More particularly, the article is prepared by a process involving determining the desired anisotropic characteristics for a finished flexible graphite article (FIg. 1a); intercalating and then exfoliating flakes of graphite to form exfoliated graphite particles; forming a substrate graphite article by compressing the exfoliated graphite particles into a coherent article formed of graphene layers; and producing a controlled directional alignment of the graphene layers in the substrate graphite article to provide a finished graphite article having the desired anisotropic ratio. The article may be embossed and the relative amount of structure in an embossed flexible graphite wall can and will lead to differing anisotropic properites. The embossing apparatus (10) comprises two opposed elements (20) and (30).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有预定各向异性特性的石墨制品，以及制备该制品的方法。 更具体地，通过涉及确定成品柔性石墨制品（图1a）的所需各向异性特性的方法来制备制品。 插入并剥离石墨片，形成剥落的石墨颗粒; 通过将剥离的石墨颗粒压缩成由石墨烯层形成的粘结制品形成基底石墨制品; 并且在衬底石墨制品中产生受控的方向对准石墨烯层，以提供具有所需各向异性比的成品石墨制品。 制品可以被压花，并且压花柔性石墨壁中的结构的相对量可以并且将导致不同的各向异性特性。 压花装置（10）包括两个相对的元件（20）和（30）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004002738A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：PCT/US2003/020162

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC.

Inventor： MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

IPC: B32B31/04

CPC classification number: B29C43/222 ,  B29C70/504 ,  B29C70/58 ,  B29C70/88 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B29L2031/3468 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0221 ,  H01M8/0223 ,  H01M8/0226 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0276 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing bipolar graphite articles. First and second components (112 and 114) are formed from flexible graphite material. The first component (112) may have a protrusion (122) formed thereon, and the second component (114) may have a recess (128) formed therein which is complementary to the protrusion (122) of the first component (112). The first and second components (112 and 114) are assembled so that the protrusion (122) of the first component (112) is received in the recess (128) of the second component (114). Preferably, the components are made from uncured resin impregnated graphite material. The assembled components are then pressed together and heated to cure the resin so as to bond the components together. Alternatively the second component, or both the components, may have flat surfaces which engage the other component.

Abstract translation: 提供制造双极石墨制品的方法。 第一和第二部件（112和114）由柔性石墨材料形成。 第一部件（112）可以具有在其上形成的突起（122），并且第二部件（114）可以具有形成在其中的与第一部件（112）的突起（122）互补的凹部（128）。 第一和第二部件（112和114）被组装成使得第一部件（112）的突起（122）被容纳在第二部件（114）的凹部（128）中。 优选地，组分由未固化的树脂浸渍的石墨材料制成。 然后将组装的组件压在一起并加热以固化树脂，以将组分粘合在一起。 或者，第二部件或两个部件可以具有与另一部件接合的平坦表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2002098632A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2002/017026

申请日：2002-05-30

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  GOUGH, Jeffrey, John ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

Inventor： GOUGH, Jeffrey, John ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo

IPC: B29C59/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/0221 ,  B29C59/04 ,  B29L2031/3468 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0226 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/04291

Abstract: A method for producing a material useful for forming a component for an electrochemical fuel cell is provided. More particularly, the component is formed of a sheet (10) of a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles. The component is treated with a water resistant additive sufficient to provide utility as a component in an electrochemical fuel cell. Preferably, the water resistant additive is a fluoropolymer material. More preferably, the water resistant additive is a polytetrafluoroethylene material. The treatment preferably occurs by coating and/or impregnating the water resistant material in the sheet of graphite particles.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制备用于形成用于电化学燃料电池的部件的材料的方法。 更具体地，该部件由压缩膨胀石墨颗粒的片材（10）形成。 该组分用足够提供用作电化学燃料电池中的组分的耐水添加剂进行处理。 优选地，防水添加剂是含氟聚合物材料。 更优选地，耐水添加剂是聚四氟乙烯材料。 处理优选通过在石墨颗粒片中涂覆和/或浸渍防水材料来进行。

公开(公告)号：WO2002097912A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：PCT/US2002/016227

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC. ,  REYNOLDS, Robert, Anderson, III ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  GREINKE, Ronald, Alfred

Inventor： REYNOLDS, Robert, Anderson, III ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  GREINKE, Ronald, Alfred

IPC: H01M8/22

CPC classification number: H01M4/926 ,  C04B35/536 ,  C04B2235/3289 ,  C04B2235/444 ,  C04B2235/48 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0226

Abstract: A method enables preparation of a stock or starting material having improved catalytic properties. These materials will be useful in the formation of articles adapted for use in electrochemical fuel cells.

Abstract translation: 一种方法能够制备具有改进的催化性能的原料或原料。 这些材料可用于形成适用于电化学燃料电池的制品。

公开(公告)号：WO2002097906A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：PCT/US2002/016774

申请日：2002-05-24

Applicant: GRAFTECH INC.

Inventor： REYNOLDS, Robert Anderson, III ,  MERCURI, Robert, Angelo ,  GREINKE, Ronald, Alfred

IPC: H01M

CPC classification number: H01G9/155 ,  C04B35/536 ,  C04B2235/3281 ,  C04B2235/444 ,  C04B2235/48 ,  C04B2235/608 ,  C04B2235/96 ,  C04B2235/9607 ,  H01M8/0213 ,  H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T428/249953 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: A method enables preparation of a stock or starting material having improved thermal and/or electrical properties along with a desired set of other properties. These materials will be useful in the formation of articles adapted for use in electrochemical fuel cells and supercapacitors.

Abstract translation: 一种方法可以制备具有改善的热和/或电性能以及期望的一组其它性质的原料或起始材料。 这些材料可用于形成适用于电化学燃料电池和超级电容器的制品。