Battery and fuel cell electrodes containing stainless steel charging additive

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865010

Zuckerbrod, David ^[1]; Gibney, Ann ^[2]

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1. Pittsburgh, PA
2. Monroeville, PA

An electrode for use in electrochemical energy cells is made, comprising a hydrophilic layer and a hydrophobic layer, where the hydrophilic layer comprises a hydrophilic composite which includes: (i) carbon particles; (ii) stainless steel particles; (iii) a nonwetting agent; and (iv) a catalyst, where at least one current collector contacts said composite.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4448856
• OSTI ID: 865010
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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