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Title: Fuel cell cathode and fuel cell system including a polymeric additive

Patent ·
OSTI ID:2293774

A cathode configured for use within a fuel cell system is provided. The cathode includes a cathode substrate. The cathode further includes a coating disposed upon the cathode substrate and including a fluorocarbon polymer additive configured for sintering at a temperature of less than 200° C. The fluorocarbon polymer additive may be mixed with a catalyst ink coating or may be applied separately as a topcoat layer.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0008821
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
11,799,088
Application Number:
17/573,089
OSTI ID:
2293774
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 01/11/2022
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Polymer coating of PEM fuel cell catalyst layers patent-application January 2011
Membrane Electrode Assembly for Fuel Cells and Fabrication Method Thereof patent-application June 2007

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