Membrane based electrochemical cell stacks
US7695846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2025 |
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 membrane cassettes and stacks thereof which are suitable for a use in a variety of electrochemical applications. The invention further provides membrane cassettes which comprise one or more composite membrane electrode assemblies which have a peripheral gasket where the gasket has at least one groove or channel for introducing and distributing a sealant about the cassette. In certain preferred embodiments, the invention provides cassettes and stacks which are suitable for use in fuel cell applications.
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