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Reinforcement structures for electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cell

US7344793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2004
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2025

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

Abstract

An electrode assembly for solid oxide fuel cells includes an electrolyte member defining a cathode side and an anode side and having an active area and an edge portion; cathode disposed on the cathode side; an anode disposed on the anode side; and at least one electrolyte support member positioned adjacent to the edge portion of the electrolyte and having an opening positioned over at least a portion of the active area.

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