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Composite proton conducting membrane with low degradation and membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells

US9101886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A small molecule or polymer additive can be used in preparation of a membrane electrode assembly to improve its durability and performance under low relative humidity in a fuel cell. Specifically, a method of forming a membrane electrode assembly comprising a proton exchange membrane, comprises providing an additive comprising at least two nitrogen atoms to the membrane electrode assembly.

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