18483845. ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELLS CONTAINING CATALYST COMPOSITE HAVING IMPROVED OXYGEN PERMEABILITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELLS CONTAINING CATALYST COMPOSITE HAVING IMPROVED OXYGEN PERMEABILITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Byoungsu Kim of Yongin (KR)

Bo Ki Hong of Seoul (KR)

ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELLS CONTAINING CATALYST COMPOSITE HAVING IMPROVED OXYGEN PERMEABILITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18483845 titled 'ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELLS CONTAINING CATALYST COMPOSITE HAVING IMPROVED OXYGEN PERMEABILITY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electrolyte membrane for fuel cells with a catalytic composite that includes a catalytic particle coated with an oxygen-permeable material.

  • The electrolyte membrane includes an ion transport layer with an ionomer that has proton conductivity.
  • The catalytic composite is dispersed in the ion transport layer and includes a catalytic particle with a catalytic metal component that can decompose hydrogen peroxide.
  • The coating layer on the catalytic particle includes an oxygen-permeable material.
    • Potential Applications:**
  • Fuel cells for various applications such as vehicles, portable electronics, and stationary power generation.
  • Energy storage systems for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
    • Problems Solved:**
  • Enhances the efficiency and performance of fuel cells by improving oxygen permeability and catalytic activity.
  • Addresses issues related to hydrogen peroxide accumulation in fuel cells.
    • Benefits:**
  • Increased efficiency and durability of fuel cells.
  • Improved oxygen permeability and catalytic activity.
  • Enhanced performance in various applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an electrolyte membrane for fuel cells including a catalytic composite including a catalytic particle coated with an oxygen-permeable material and a method of producing the same. The electrolyte membrane for fuel cells includes an ion transport layer including an ionomer having proton conductivity and a catalytic composite dispersed in the ion transport layer, and the catalytic composite includes a catalytic particle including a catalytic metal component having activity of decomposing hydrogen peroxide and a coating layer formed on at least a part of a surface of the catalytic particle and including an oxygen-permeable material.

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