Catalyst agglomerates for membrane electrode assemblies
US6911411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of preparing catalyst agglomerates for electrochemical devices is provided. The method comprises dispersing particles of a catalyst in a non-aqueous solvent to form a dispersion of the catalyst, adding an ion conducting polymer in a dilute solution to the dispersion of the catalyst under agitation to form catalyst agglomerates, and stirring the dispersion of the catalyst and the catalyst agglomerates to control the growth of the agglomerates. A directly applicable catalyst composition is also provided. The catalyst composition comprises the catalyst agglomerates prepared according to the present invention, a solvent to plasticize surfaces of the catalyst agglomerates and the membrane, and a non-aqueous carrier solvent.
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