Co(II)tetramethoxyphenylporphyrin additive to PFSA PEMS for improved fuel cell durability
US8409765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ion conducting membrane for fuel cell applications includes an ion conducting polymer and a porphyrin-containing compound at least partially dispersed within the ion conducting polymer. The ion conducting membranes exhibit improved performance over membranes not incorporating such porphyrin-containing compounds.
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