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Electrocatalyst, and electrodes, membrane-electrode assembly and solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, using said electrocatalyst

US6326098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1999
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2019

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

Abstract

There are provided an electrocatalyst having an excellent poisoning resistance to carbon monoxide for use in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, an electrode, a membrane-electrode assembly, and a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, using said electrocatalyst. The electrocatalyst is comprised of a cubic platinum-ruthenium solid solution alloy and a hexagonal ruthenium supported together on a conductive carbon carrier.

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