{
"$type": "site.standard.document",
"description": "The invention relates to Membrane Electrode Assemblies (\"MEAs\") for solid-polymer-electrolyte proton-conducting membrane fuel cells (\"PEM-FCs\") having better performance and improved durability, in particular when operated under severe electrochemical conditions such as fuel starvation and…",
"path": "/patents/1000458",
"publishedAt": "2012-07-11T00:00:00.000Z",
"site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
"tags": [
"H01M4/86",
"SOLVICORE GMBH & CO KG [DE]"
],
"textContent": "The invention relates to Membrane Electrode Assemblies (\"MEAs\") for solid-polymer-electrolyte proton-conducting membrane fuel cells (\"PEM-FCs\") having better performance and improved durability, in particular when operated under severe electrochemical conditions such as fuel starvation and start-up/shut-down cycling. [0002] The MEAs are characterized in that at least one of its two electrode layers (EL1 and/or EL2) contains a first electrocatalyst (EC1) comprising an iridium oxide component in combination with at least one other inorganic oxide component and a second electrocatalyst (EC2/EC2'), which is free from iridium. Preferably, an iridium oxide/titania catalyst is employed as EC 1. [0003] The MEAs reveal better performance, in particular when operated under severe operating conditions such as fuel starvation and start-up/shut-down cycling.",
"title": "Improved membrane electrode assemblies for PEM fuel cells"
}