IMPROVED FUEL CELL PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANES

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100104918A1
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12450793

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This invention concerns an improved PEM for fuel cell applications such that the membrane is more robust. Specifically, this invention provides PEM in MEA systems that have nano-particles carrying proton conducting groups, and improved dimensional stability relative to conductivity. This invention provides a composition of matter for a high proton conductance, solid polymer electrolyte membrane, said membrane comprising: A) a nano-additive carrying proton conducting groups having a size from about 1 nm to about 1,000 run; B) a carrier polymer for the nano-additive of Part A; and C) a proton exchange membrane (PEM) or membrane electrode assembly (MEA) formed by mixing the components of Part A and Part B above. These proton conducting groups are contributed by POSS-based nano-additives or cyclic phosphazene-based nano-additives or small molecules carrying sulfonic acid groups in fuel cells or batteries.

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MICHIGAN MOLECULAR INSTITUTEMIDLAND MICHIGAN 48640-2696

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruza, Kenneth J Alma, US 17 185
Hartmann-Thompson, Claire Midland, US 48 138
Meier, Dale J Midland, US 11 145
Nowak, Robert M Midland, US 12 139
Thomas, Lowell S Midland, US 14 105

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