18461356. GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - 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
GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ji Han Lee of Seongnam-si (KR)
Jae Man Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Seung Tak Noh of Suwon-si (KR)
GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18461356 titled 'GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND UNIT CELL FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell, which includes a base layer with short carbon fibers and a reinforcing portion with continuous carbon fibers. A micro porous layer is formed on the first surface of the base layer.
- The gas diffusion layer is designed for use in a fuel cell unit cell.
- The base layer of the gas diffusion layer contains short carbon fibers.
- A reinforcing portion is formed in a specific area of the base layer, with continuous carbon fibers oriented in this portion.
- The reinforcing portion is located adjacent to the first surface of the base layer.
- A micro porous layer is applied to the first surface of the base layer.
Potential Applications
- Fuel cell technology
- Renewable energy systems
- Electric vehicles
- Portable power sources
Problems Solved
- Enhances the structural integrity of the gas diffusion layer
- Improves the performance and durability of fuel cells
- Provides better gas diffusion and distribution within the fuel cell
Benefits
- Increased mechanical strength and stability of the gas diffusion layer
- Improved gas diffusion and distribution, leading to enhanced fuel cell performance
- Longer lifespan and durability of fuel cells
- Potential for more efficient and reliable energy conversion in various applications
Original Abstract Submitted
One embodiment provides a gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell constituting a unit cell of the fuel cell. The gas diffusion layer includes a base layer that includes short carbon fibers and has a reinforcing portion formed in a predetermined area thereof in a thickness direction with continuous carbon fibers oriented in the reinforcing portion. The reinforcing portion is formed adjacent to a first surface of the base layer. A micro porous layer is formed on the first surface of the base layer.
