V. PEM STACK COMPONENT COST REDUCTION A. High-Performance, Matching PEM Fuel Cell Components and Integrated Pilot Manufacturing Processes
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چکیده
Increase surface area of the 3M-patented, nanostructured, thin-film catalyst support system consistent with high-volume manufacturing process. Develop anode catalyst compositions and structures with higher reformate tolerance and/or a non-precious metal replacement for Ru by using a catalyst deposition process that easily generates new compositions and structures. Investigate catalyst compositions and structures to produce higher-activity cathodes. Develop carbon electrode backing (EB) media, optimized for performance with the catalyst system and flow field. Optimize the fuel cell flow field design for optimized water management and air bleed utilization with the catalyst and EB components. Carry out pilot manufacturing scale-up of the processes for fabrication of catalysts, catalyst-coated membrane assemblies, and electrode-backing media.
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