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Sulphonated polyimides, membranes and fuel cell

US6245881A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1999
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to sulphonated polyimides, notably of formula (I) ##STR1## The invention also relates to an ion exchange membrane that includes such a polyimide and a fuel cell that includes such a membrane. The membranes of the invention have excellent durability and low cost and the fuel cells can be used, in particular, in electric vehicles.

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