{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A method for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer by first heating a surface of the membrane to thereby soften the surface, followed by deposition of a catalyst composition and compaction into the ion-exchange membrane to produce a catalyst-coated membrane. Heating of the…",
  "path": "/patents/1077758",
  "publishedAt": "2005-05-18T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "H01M4/881",
    "BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS [CA]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A method for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer by first heating a surface of the membrane to thereby soften the surface, followed by deposition of a catalyst composition and compaction into the ion-exchange membrane to produce a catalyst-coated membrane. Heating of the ion-exchange membrane may be at a temperature between 20°C and 50°C, typically between 30°C and 40°C, above the glass transition temperature of the dry ion-exchange membrane. In one embodiment, the catalyst composition is fluidized in a fluidized bed reactor prior to being deposited on the membrane surface. A system for coating the ion-exchange membrane is also provided. The catalyst-coated membrane is particularly useful in electrochemical fuel cells.",
  "title": "Method and apparatus for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer"
}