Oxidation facilitator

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2005-12-05

2010-06-29

Yuan, Dah-Wei D (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...

Means for distributing, storing, or preventing fluid movement

C429S523000, C429S529000, C429S443000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07745064

ABSTRACT:
Fuel oxidation facilitators for use in electrochemical devices are described, as well as devices incorporating facilitators and methods of their use. Exemplary facilitators separate a liquid anode of a fuel cell from fuel supplied to the fuel cell, and facilitate oxidation of the fuel.

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