Membrane electrode assembly, manufacturing method thereof, and fuel cells
US9023552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The membrane electrode assembly 100 has an electrolyte layer 10, a catalyst layer 20, and a member 15 impregnated with electrolyte which is arranged between the electrolyte layer 10 and the catalyst layer 20. At least part of the peripheral edge portion of the member 15 extends the outside the peripheral edge portions of the electrolyte layer and the catalyst layer 20. With this kind of constitution, it is possible to easily separate the electrolyte layer 10 or the catalyst layer 20 from the member 15 from the extended portion of the member 15. Consequently, it is possible to easily replace the electrolyte layer 10 and the catalyst layer 20.
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