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Proton exchange composite membranes, composite solutions, and method for manufacturing and fuel cell using the same

US7029559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2002
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ion exchange composition membrane is made up of dispersed natural clay and/or organized clay in ion conducting polymeric film as a methanol barrier material. The membrane exhibits low methanol crossover, high proton conductivity and is thus suitable for use in direct methanol fuel cells with low costal advantage.

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