Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080248372 | FUEL CELL CATALYST, METHOD OF PREPARING SAME, AND MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A fuel cell catalyst includes a platinum-iron (Pt—Fe) alloy having an ordered or disordered face-centered cubic structure or face-centered tetragonal structure. The face-centered cubic structure has a lattice constant ranging from about 3.820 Å to about 3.899 Å (or from about 3.862 Å to about 3.880 Å), and the face-centered tetragonal structure has a first lattice constant ranging from about 3.800 Å to about 3.880 Å (or from about 3.810 Å to about 3.870 Å) and a second lattice constant ranging from about 3.700 Å to about 3.810 Å (or from about 3.710 Å to about 3.800 Å). A membrane-electrode assembly can improve cell performance by including the above catalyst having the relatively high activity and selectivity for an oxidant reduction in at least one of an anode or a cathode, and can increase lifespan by inhibiting catalyst poisoning. | 10-09-2008 |
20100330453 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A polymer electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell has a crystalline fusion enthalpy measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of about 67.3 J/g or more. Such crystallinity improves dimensional stability, mechanical characteristics, and ion conductivity of the polymer electrolyte membrane. | 12-30-2010 |
20110053029 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL STACK - A membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell that secures a flow path of a separator while preventing generation of a pin-hole. The membrane electrode assembly includes an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, a microporous layer that is disposed at both surfaces of the electrolyte membrane, a backing layer that is disposed on the microporous layer, and a circumferential edge protective layer that is disposed at an circumferential edge of the electrolyte membrane. An end portion of the microporous layer is positioned further inside of the membrane electrode assembly than an end portion of the backing layer. The circumferential edge protective layer is inserted between the backing layer and the electrolyte membrane. | 03-03-2011 |
20110195331 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack includes membrane-electrode assemblies and separators that are closely disposed to both sides of the membrane-electrode assembly. Each membrane-electrode assembly includes an electrolyte membrane, an anode electrode that is formed on one surface of the electrolyte membrane, a cathode electrode that is formed on the other surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a protective layer formed at an oxidant inlet region where oxidant is first injected into the respective cathode electrode. | 08-11-2011 |
20110223515 | MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell is disclosed. The membrane-electrode assembly may include a polymer electrolyte membrane, an adhesive layer disposed on the polymer electrolyte membrane and a catalyst layer formed, as part of the adhesive layer. The polymer electrolyte membrane, the adhesive layer and the catalyst layer may be positioned between a cathode substrate and an anode substrate. The cathode may include a cathode substrate and the anode may include an anode substrate. A method for manufacturing a membrane-electrode assembly and a system incorporating a membrane-electrode assembly are also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
20110229785 | FUEL CELL STACK AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of membrane electrode assemblies, each of the membrane electrode assemblies having an electrolyte membrane; an anode on a first side of the electrolyte membrane; and a cathode on a second side of the electrolyte membrane opposite to the first side, wherein the anode and the cathode each comprise a gas diffusion layer divided into at least two areas such that a first area and a second area have different area densities; and a separator between adjacent membrane electrode assemblies. | 09-22-2011 |
20110244362 | CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A catalyst for a fuel cell including a carrier and an active metal dispersion that is supported in the carrier is disclosed. The catalyst may have a dispersity (Dp) represented by General Formula 1 and that ranges from between about 0.01 to about 1.0. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244363 | ELECTRODE CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING SAME, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - An electrode catalyst for a fuel cell including a carbon-based carrier and an active metal supported in the carrier, for example, an electrode catalyst for a fuel cell includes a carrier and an active metal supported in the carrier, wherein the electrode catalyst has an X value of 95 to 100% in Equation 1. | 10-06-2011 |
20110305960 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack configured to alleviate pressure and decrease the flow rate of at least one of a fuel and an oxidant is disclosed. The fuel cell stack includes a membrane-electrode assembly, an anode separator, a cathode separator and a filing member. The membrane-electrode assembly may include an electrolyte membrane, an anode formed on a first surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a cathode formed on a second surface of the electrolyte membrane. The anode separator may include a fuel channel, a fuel inlet manifold in fluid communication with the fuel channel, and a fuel outlet manifold in fluid communication with the fuel channel. The cathode separator may include an oxidant channel, an oxidant inlet manifold in fluid communication with the oxidant channel, and an oxidant outlet manifold in fluid communication with the oxidant channel. The filling member may be positioned within at least one of the fuel inlet manifold and the oxidant inlet manifold. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305966 | FUEL CELL STACK AND REPLACEMENT DEVICE FOR MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY OF FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack including an electricity generating unit and a pair of end plates is disclosed. The electricity generating unit includes membrane-electrode assemblies and separators interposed between the membrane-electrode assemblies. The separators have recess portions formed on side faces thereof and may be configured to hold an external device for replacement of a single membrane-electrode assembly within the fuel cell stack. The end plates are located sandwiching the electricity generating unit by using fastening members to press the electricity generating unit. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305969 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack including membrane-electrode assemblies and separators formed between each of the membrane-electrode assemblies is disclosed. The membrane-electrode assemblies may each include an electrolyte membrane, an anode formed on a first surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a cathode formed on a second surface of the electrolyte membrane. Each of the separators may include an anode separator facing the anode and a cathode separator facing the cathode. Each of the separators may include at least two manifolds, a channel separated from the manifolds and facing either the anode or the cathode, and a connection channel fluidly connecting the manifold and the channel. The separator may also include a buffer protrusion system in the connection channel configured to disperse the flow of the fuel or the oxidant. | 12-15-2011 |
20120021325 | Membrane-Electrode Assembly, and Fuel Cell Stack and Fabricating Method of Membrane-Electrode Assembly - A membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell, the membrane-electrode assembly including an electrolyte membrane; an edge protective layer located at generally an edge of the electrolyte membrane; and a catalytic layer including a plate portion contacting the electrolyte membrane and a protruding portion protruding from the plate portion and contacting the edge protective layer. | 01-26-2012 |
20120034549 | SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A fuel cell separator and a fuel cell system including the same. The separator includes a main body including a plurality of cell barriers and a flow channel disposed between the cell bathers, and a hydrophilic surface-treatment layer disposed on the bottom surface of the flow channel of the main body. The hydrophilic surface-treatment layer disposed on the bottom surface of the flow channel has a contact angle less than a contact angle of a side surface of at least one of the cell barriers by approximately 10° to approximately 60°. | 02-09-2012 |
20120270133 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack includes at least one membrane electrolyte assembly having an electrolyte membrane, an anode on a first surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a cathode on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the electrolyte membrane; and at least one supply member coupled to the electrolyte membrane and configured to supply a conductive material to the electrolyte membrane. | 10-25-2012 |
20130017461 | ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, AND MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAMEAANM HAN; Sang-IIAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP HAN; Sang-II Yongin-si KRAANM SONG; Kah-YoungAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP SONG; Kah-Young Yongin-si KRAANM KIM; Hee-TakAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP KIM; Hee-Tak Yongin-si KRAANM CHO; Sung-YongAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP CHO; Sung-Yong Yongin-si KRAANM KIM; Tae-YoonAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP KIM; Tae-Yoon Yongin-si KRAANM MIN; Myoung-KiAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP MIN; Myoung-Ki Yongin-si KRAANM CHAI; Geun-SeokAACI Yongin-siAACO KRAAGP CHAI; Geun-Seok Yongin-si KR - An electrode for a fuel cell is disclosed. The electrode may include an electrode substrate with a conductive substrate, carbon particles, and a catalyst layer disposed on the electrode substrate. The electrode substrate may include a pore having an average diameter of about 20 μm to about 40 μm and porosity of about 30 volume % to about 80 volume % based on the total volume of the electrode substrate. A membrane-electrode assembly including the electrode and a fuel cell system including the membrane electrode assembly are also disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
20130040222 | CATALYST LAYER COMPOSITION FOR FUEL CELL, ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF PREPARING ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM USING THE MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A catalyst layer composition for a fuel cell includes an ionomer cluster, a catalyst, and a solvent including water and polyhydric alcohol; and an electrode for a fuel cell includes a catalyst layer comprising an ionomer cluster having a three-dimensional reticular structure, and a catalyst, a method of preparing a electrode for a fuel cell includes a catalyst layer comprising an ionomer cluster having a three-dimensional reticular structure, and a catalyst, and a membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell including the electrode and a fuel cell system including the membrane-electrode assembly. | 02-14-2013 |
20130059224 | ELECTRICITY GENERATION UNIT AND FUEL CELL STACK - An electricity generator includes a membrane electrode assembly; a separator coupled to the membrane electrode assembly and including a first region and a second region; and a thermal conductor on one of the first region and the second region. | 03-07-2013 |
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20080223712 | Method of preparing metal nanoparticles - A method of manufacturing metal nanoparticles by mixing a metal precursor with a solvent to prepare a mixed solution, and radiating the mixed solution with an ion beam to reduce the metal precursor and produce the metal nanoparticles. In addition, when metal nanoparticles are prepared by using an ion beam, uniform-sized metal nanoparticles can be mass produced. | 09-18-2008 |
20080277844 | Reactor for producing metal nanoparticles and arrangement having the reactor - An arrangement producing metal nanoparticles includes a γ-ray irradiator installed in a radioactive shielding room, a reactor that is disposed to oppose the γ-ray irradiator, and a power supply installed outside the radioactive shielding room to supply power to the reactor. The reactor includes a container receiving reaction materials and transmitting the energy of γ-rays to reaction materials arranged inside of the reactor, an agitator that is installed in the container to be capable of rotating, and a driving source for receiving the power from the power supply to drive the agitator. | 11-13-2008 |
20080318106 | Catalyst for a cathode of a mixed reactant fuel cell, membrane-electrode assembly for a mixed reactant fuel cell including the same, and mixed reactant fuel cell system including the same - The cathode catalyst for a mixed reactant fuel cell includes a mixed catalyst that includes a first catalyst including a Ru—Ch1 compound where Ch1 is a chalcogens selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and combinations thereof, and a second catalyst including a Pt—Ch2 compound where Ch2 is a chalcogens selected from the group consisting of S, Se, Te, and combinations thereof. The cathode catalyst can improve excellent power characteristics of a fuel cell due to excellent catalyst activity and selectivity. | 12-25-2008 |
20090136808 | Porous carbon structure, method for preparing same, electrode catalyst for fuel cell, and electrode and membrane-electrode assembly including same - The porous carbon structure according to one embodiment of the present invention includes mesopores, and at least two kinds of macropores having different average pore diameters. The porous carbon structure includes inter-connected pores and thereby increases specific surface area and improves electronic conductivity. | 05-28-2009 |
20090136816 | HOLLOW CAPSULE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A hollow capsule structure and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. The hollow capsule structure may include a shell with nanopores. The nanopores may be spherical nanopores. The hollow capsule structure may include pores connected to one another with excellent electronic conductivity and a large specific surface area. In addition, the hollow capsule structure may be configured to can easily transfer mass due to a capillary phenomenon of the nanopores in the shell. As a result, the hollow capsule structure may be configured for use with a catalyst supporter, a supporter for growing carbon nanotubes, an active material, a conductive agent, a separator, a deodorizer, a purifier, an adsorption agent, a material for a display emitter layer, a filter and the like. | 05-28-2009 |
20100227244 | MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL STACK WITH THE SAME - A membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell includes a fuel cell electrolyte membrane, an anode disposed at a first side of the electrolyte membrane, and a cathode disposed at a second side of the electrolyte membrane, wherein the cathode has a thickness and an area, the cathode area extending in a plane substantially parallel to a major surface of the electrolyte membrane, the cathode area includes a central area and a peripheral area, the peripheral area extending to lateral edges of the cathode, the central area includes hydrophilic portions and hydrophobic portions, the peripheral area includes hydrophilic portions and hydrophobic portions, and the central area is more hydrophobic than the peripheral area. | 09-09-2010 |
20100310950 | Catalyst for fuel cell, ful cell systems including the same, and associated methods - A catalyst for a fuel cell, a fuel cell system including the same, and associated methods, the catalyst including a platinum-metal alloy having a face-centered tetragonal structure, and a carrier, wherein the platinum-metal alloy shows a broad peak or a peak having two split tips at a 2θ of about 65 to about 75 degrees in an XRD pattern using a Cu—K α line, and the platinum-metal alloy is supported in the carrier and has an average particle size of about 1.5 to about 5 nm. | 12-09-2010 |
20130288882 | METHOD OF PREPARING CATALYST FOR FUEL CELL - A method of preparing a fuel cell catalyst includes preparing a catalyst precursor solution by mixing a catalyst precursor and a solvent, and subjecting the catalyst precursor solution to radiation of electron beams having energy of less than or equal to 1 MeV. A method of preparing the fuel cell catalyst uses electron beams having low energy so that it can provide a desirable catalyst uniformly in a simple and economical process, as well as releasing few X-rays so that the catalyst can be mass produced. | 10-31-2013 |