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Solid oxide fuel cell having a buffer layer

US7931990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 2005
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a fuel cell component having a cathode that includes a lanthanum manganate material as well as channels for receiving a flow of oxygen, and a buffer layer extending along the channels through which oxygen flows. The fuel cell component also includes an anode having channels for receiving a flow of fuel and an electrolyte layer disposed between the cathode and the anode.

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