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Title: MEMS-based fuel cells with integrated catalytic fuel processor and method thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1026522

Described herein is a means to incorporate catalytic materials into the fuel flow field structures of MEMS-based fuel cells, which enable catalytic reforming of a hydrocarbon based fuel, such as methane, methanol, or butane. Methods of fabrication are also disclosed.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
7,993,785
Application Number:
10/612,226
OSTI ID:
1026522
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Gradual Internal Methane Reforming in Intermediate-Temperature Solid-Oxide Fuel Cells journal January 1998

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