Membrane-electrode assemblies for electrochemical cells

Details Membrane-electrode assemblies for electrochemical cells Membrane-electrode assemblies for electrochemical cells

1992-04-03

1993-12-21

Maples, John S.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation

429 41, 429 42, 429192, H01M 810, H01M 496, H01M 492, H01M 618

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052720179

ABSTRACT:
A combination, unitary, membrane and electrode assembly with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and first and second electrodes at least partially embedded in opposed surfaces of the membrane. The electrodes each comprise a respective group of finely divided carbon particles, very finely divided catalytic particles supported on internal and external surfaces of the carbon particles and a proton conductive material intermingled with the catalytic and carbon particles. A first group of finely divided carbon particles forming the first electrode has greater water attraction and retention properties, and is more hydrophilic than a second group of carbon particles forming the second electrode. In a preferred method, the membrane electrode assembly of the invention is prepared by forming a slurry of proton conductive material and at least one group of the carbon and catalyst particles. The slurry is applied to the opposed surfaces of the membrane and heated while being pressed to the membrane for a time and at a temperature and compressive load sufficient to embed at least a portion of the particles into the membrane.

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