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Membrane-electrode assembly capable of improving reverse voltage durability of fuel cell, method for manufacturing same, and fuel cell including same

US12027736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2020
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a membrane-electrode assembly which can prevent the corrosion of a carbon-based carrier caused by reducing and/or stopping the supply of hydrogen gas, as well as platinum loss caused by such corrosion, without degrading the performance of a fuel cell, and thus can improve the reverse voltage durability of the fuel cell. Also disclosed are a method for manufacturing the membrane-electrode assembly, and a fuel cell including the membrane-electrode assembly. The membrane-electrode assembly according to the present invention includes: an electrolyte membrane having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; an anode on the first surface; an OER catalyst layer on the first surface; and a cathode on the second surface, wherein the OER catalyst layer includes a catalyst for an oxygen-generating reaction, and at least a portion of the OER catalyst layer is disposed on the same layer as the anode.

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