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Cathode catalyst layer, membrane electrode assembly and polymer electrolyte fuel cell and manufacturing method thereof

US9431661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2032

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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 cathode catalyst layer used for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell that includes an electrolyte membrane is provided. The cathode catalyst layer comprises a catalyst having weight of not greater than 0.3 mg/cm2 of a reaction surface of the cathode catalyst layer that is adjoining the electrolyte membrane; and an electrolyte resin having oxygen permeability of not less than 2.2*10−14 mol/m/s/Pa in an environment of temperature of 80 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of 50%.

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