Enhancement of electrochemical cell performance

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2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Maples, John S. (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

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C429S010000

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06869704

ABSTRACT:
Electrodes for an electrochemical cell such as a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell are treated with steam or a hot solution before they are bonded to a membrane to form a membrane-electrode assembly. Such a treatment effectively increases the performance of the electrodes when they are subsequently tested within the PEM fuel cell. Improved performance is also observed using this technique with a catalyst-coated membrane and a membrane-electrode assembly.

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