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Solid oxide fuel cell tube with internal fuel processing

US7695841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Adaptive Materials, Inc. · US

Inventors

Aaron T. Crumm · Ann Arbor, US
Timothy LaBreche · Ann Arbor, US
Christopher J. Reilly · Northbridge, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 16, 2009
Grant date	Apr 13, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 16, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a tube forming an anode, electrolyte and cathode, and a catalytic substrate is positioned within the tube. Such solid oxide fuel cells are highly compact and lightweight, and can be used in portable applications.

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