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Direct oxidation fuel cell with a divided fuel tank having a movable barrier pressurized by anode effluent gas

US7413824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention provides improved, low-cost fuel cells having reduced fuel crossover, reduced sensitivity to metal ion impurities and ability to operate under a broad range of temperatures. The invention further provides improved methods for catalyst preparation and a new integrated flow field system for use in H2/O2 fuel cells.

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