Fuel cell fluid distribution layer having integral sealing...

Details Fuel cell fluid distribution layer having integral sealing... Fuel cell fluid distribution layer having integral sealing...

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation

C429S006000, C429S006000, C429S047000, C428S408000

Reexamination Certificate

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06974647

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell fluid distribution layer, in one embodiment, comprises perforated graphite foil. The fluid distribution layer can have one or more reactant flow field channels formed in one or both major surfaces, one or more manifold openings, conductive filler on one or both major surfaces, conductive filler at least partially filling some or all perforations and/or an electrocatalyst one or both major surfaces.

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