Nanowire-based membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells

Details Nanowire-based membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells Nanowire-based membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having earth feature

C429S047000, C427S115000, C502S101000, C502S178000, C502S182000

Reexamination Certificate

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11295133

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses nanowires for use in a fuel cell comprising a metal catalyst deposited on a surface of the nanowires. A membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell is disclosed which generally comprises a proton exchange membrane, an anode electrode, and a cathode electrode, wherein at least one or more of the anode electrode and cathode electrode comprise an interconnected network of the catalyst supported nanowires. Methods are also disclosed for preparing a membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell based upon an interconnected network of nanowires.

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