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Reformer for fuel cell system, fabrication method therefor, and fuel cell system comprising the same

US7740669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2005
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49345
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reformer for a fuel cell system, a fabrication method thereof, and a fuel cell system are provided. The reformer includes a plurality of reaction substrates. The reaction substrates each have a reaction substrate body provided with a flow channel with micropores formed on the surface of the flow channel. In addition, a catalyst layer may be formed within the flow channel of the reaction substrate body. Since the reformer for a fuel cell system suggested in the present invention includes reaction substrates having micropores formed in the flow channel, it has a high specific surface area and high catalyst activity. Moreover, since the catalyst layer is formed by a deposition method, the reformer can be of a small proportion, occupying little space in the fuel cell system.

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