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Low-porosity anode diffusion media for high concentration direct methanol fuel cells and method of making

US8278001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2010
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2030

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

Abstract

A direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) having a liquid fuel and an anode electrode configured to generate power. The anode electrode includes a gas diffusion layer (GDL) and a microporous layer, such that a decrease in the porosity of the GDL achieves an increase in the power density of the DOFC.

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