The body or that structure holding the fuel cell components together is a critical part of fuel cell design.  (RDC 1/176/2011)

Recent US Patents

10/12/1010
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Electrically conductive porous body for a fuel cell, fuel cell having same, and method of manufacturing same

Otake of Toyota, Japan  has developed an electrically conductive porous body for a fuel cell has a porous metal body and an electrically conductive layer.  There is  a low contact resistance with the membrane electrode assembly, without causing a change in the internal condition of the porous metal body.  (RDC 1/11/2011)