17887791. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Paul T. Yu of Lake Orion MI (US)
Craig S. Gittleman of West Bloomfield MI (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17887791 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING IRON FROM INFUSING INTO A PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE IN A FUEL CELL
Simplified Explanation
- A system for minimizing iron infusion in a fuel cell involves a catalyst coated on a proton exchange membrane (CCM) with side edge portions. - The CCM includes a membrane with a first planar side and a second planar side, an anode on the first side, and a cathode on the second side. - The system includes an anode gas diffusion layer (GDL) with a first micro-porous layer in contact with the anode, and a cathode GDL with a second micro-porous layer in contact with the cathode. - An adhesive is in contact with the side edge portions of the CCM, along with the micro-porous layers, to encapsulate the CCM and prevent iron infusion into the membrane.
Potential Applications
- Fuel cell technology - Renewable energy systems - Clean energy production
Problems Solved
- Minimizing iron infusion in fuel cells - Ensuring efficient operation of fuel cells - Extending the lifespan of fuel cell components
Benefits
- Improved performance of fuel cells - Reduced maintenance and replacement costs - Enhanced durability and reliability of fuel cell systems
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for minimizing iron infusion in a fuel cell includes a catalyst coated on proton exchange membrane (CCM) having a plurality of side edge portions. The CCM includes a membrane having a first planar side and a second planar side, an anode on the first planar side of the membrane, and a cathode on the second planar side of the membrane. The system further includes an anode gas diffusion layer (GDL) including a first micro-porous layer. The first micro-porous layer is in contact with the anode. The system further includes a cathode GDL including a second micro-porous layer. The second micro-porous layer is in contact with the cathode. The system further includes an adhesive in contact with the plurality of side edge portions of the CCM. The first micro-porous layer, the second micro-porous layer, and the adhesive collectively encapsulate the CCM and minimize iron infusing into the membrane.
