Imprinting nanoscale patterns for catalysis and fuel cells

Details Imprinting nanoscale patterns for catalysis and fuel cells Imprinting nanoscale patterns for catalysis and fuel cells

2003-08-15

2008-11-04

Daniels, Matthew J. (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Deforming the surface only

C264S482000, C977S887000, C977S890000, C502S101000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445742

ABSTRACT:
A method and mold for creating nanoscale patterns in an ion-selective polymer membrane is provided, in which a mold comprising a substrate and a molding layer having at least one protruding feature is imprinted on the ion-selective polymer membrane, thereby creating a recessed feature in the membrane. Protruding features having nanoscale dimensions can be created, e.g., by using self-assembled nanostructures as a shadow mask for etching a molding layer. In one embodiment, an imprinted ion selective polymer membrane, suitable for use as a solid electrolyte, is adapted for use in an electrochemical device or fuel cell by adding a metal catalyst to one portion of the membrane to serve as a catalytic electrode.

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