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Title: Nanostructured catalyst supports

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OSTI ID:1459551
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The present invention relates to SiC nanostructures, including SiC nanopowder, SiC nanowires, and composites of SiC nanopowder and nanowires, which can be used as catalyst supports in membrane electrode assemblies and in fuel cells. The present invention also relates to composite catalyst supports comprising nanopowder and one or more inorganic nanowires for a membrane electrode assembly.

Research Organization:
OneD Material LLC, Palo Alto, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-08G088097
Assignee:
OneD Material LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
Patent Number(s):
RE46,921
Application Number:
14/868,273
OSTI ID:
1459551
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Sep 28
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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