Fuel cells

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having magnetic field feature

C429S010000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108930

ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the invention features a method including sorbing carbon monoxide to a catalyst layer of a fuel cell, and oxidizing the carbon monoxide. The method can be used to pre-condition or activate the catalyst layer.

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