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Catalyst for fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the same

US8716167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a catalyst which has high oxygen reduction activity, also has excellent durability, and is inexpensive and excellent in electric power generation cost as compared with noble metal catalysts such as platinum.[Solution to problem] A catalyst for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, including a graphitized carbon powder and a niobium oxycarbonitride or a titanium oxycarbonitride as an active substance, and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the catalyst.

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