Ion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Abstract
Experimental work has been conducted on membranes and interface membrane/electrolyte properties. Reaction rates for the electrochemical oxygen reduction as well as heat and mass transfer studies have yielded interesting results regarding air breathing fuel cell electrodes. The study of the IEM-electrode interface by optical microscopy, capacity and adhesion measurements has yielded results regarding type, quality and nature of the electrolyte-electrode bond. Surface contact between the two media rather than interfacial penetration has been observed. Limiting current densities for cathodic oxygen reduction on IEM Pt black type electrolyte-electrode systems are quasi-linearly dependent on oxygen partial pressure, for the binary system O2/N2, in the absence of convective flow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0415681
Entities
People
- Henri J. Maget
Organizations
- General Electric