Hydrogen power cell
US5292600A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hydrogen fuel cell comprising a cathode and an anode is disclosed. An electrolyte is disposed therebetween. The cathode is supplied with oxygen via a porous carbonaceous distribution plate. The anode is supplied with hydrogen. The operation of the fuel cell results in the generation of water. The carbonaceous member is oxidized sufficiently to impart hydrophilicity to the carbonaceous member while retaining mechanical strength and electrical properties.
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