Method of making tungsten-containing fuel cell catalysts

Details Method of making tungsten-containing fuel cell catalysts Method of making tungsten-containing fuel cell catalysts

2005-10-04

2010-06-01

Hailey, Patricia L (Department: 1793)

Catalyst, solid sorbent, or support therefor: product or process

Catalyst or precursor therefor

Inorganic carbon containing

C502S005000, C502S020000, C502S101000, C502S514000, C427S115000, C427S122000, C427S123000, C427S126400, C427S457000, C427S487000, C427S492000, C427S530000, C204S292000, C204S294000, C204S283000, C204S284000, C204S157400, C204S157470, C205S057000, C205S147000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07727927

ABSTRACT:
Activation of a tungsten-containing catalyst using water in a PEM-type fuel cell is described as well as cathode operation of the tungsten-containing catalyst.

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