Novel Fuel Cell Materials –
Building tomorrow’s MEAs
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1. Electrodes
- Anode and Cathode Electrocatalysts
- high-throughput, combinatorial searching for improved catalysts
- decreased platinum content: decreased cost
- superior poison tolerance: better durability
- more efficient catalysts to oxidize small organic fuels (methanol, ethanol,...)
- developing methodology for catalyst production in nanoparticle form
- Non-carbon Catalyst Support Materials
- increased durability, oxidation robustness
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2. Polymer Electrolyte Membranes
- nanoscale directed synthesis and processing of novel membrane materials
- improved mechanical properties and durability
- decreased cost
- novel alkaline (hydroxide-ion conducting) polymer systems
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3. Interfaces & electrode structure
- designed porosity and functionality
- catalyst placement for improved utilization
- improved durability
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