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Fuel cell membrane electrode assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1531594
Fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cell polymer electrolyte membranes are provided comprising bound anionic functional groups and polyvalent cations, such as Mn or Ru cations, which demonstrate increased durability. Methods of making same are also provided.
Research Organization:
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-02AL67621
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Patent Number(s):
7,572,534
Application Number:
10/945,178
OSTI ID:
1531594
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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