Method and apparatus for reducing reactant crossover in a liquid

Details Method and apparatus for reducing reactant crossover in a liquid Method and apparatus for reducing reactant crossover in a liquid

1997-09-29

1999-02-23

Kalafut, Stephen

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation

429 40, 429 42, 429 44, H01M 810

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058741828

ABSTRACT:
In an electrochemical fuel cell, a sufficient quantity of catalyst, effective for promoting the reaction of reactant supplied to an electrode, is disposed within the volume of the electrode so that a reactant introduced at a first major surface of the electrode is substantially completely reacted upon contacting the second major surface. Crossover of reactant from one electrode to the other electrode through the electrolyte in an electrochemical fuel cell is thereby reduced.

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