Method of fuel cell activation
US6589686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of activating a metal hydride electrode of an alkaline fuel cell. The method comprises the step of applying current cycles to the anode where each current cycle includes a forward current effective to at least partially charge the electrode and a reverse current effective to at least partially discharge the electrode.
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