The present invention refers to new membrane-electrode assembly (MBA), methods of producing the same as well as fuel cell comprising said MBA.

A composite including an electrolyte layer containing solid oxide, and at least one electrode selected from a cathode disposed on one side of the electrolyte layer in a first direction and an anode disposed on the other side of the electrolyte layer in the first direction. Either one of two surfaces of the composite located on opposite sides in the first direction satisfies a first requirement that, as viewed in the first direction, a curvature determined on the basis of any three points juxtaposed at intervals of 5 mm is less than 0.0013 (l/mm) and that, as viewed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the curvature is the reciprocal of the radius of an imaginary circle passing through the any three points.

The present specification relates to a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly and a laminate. Specifically, the present specification relates to a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly including an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane provided between the anode and the cathode, and a laminate which is an intermediate laminated during the manufacture of the membrane electrode assembly.

Disclosed is a device for manufacturing a membrane-electrode gasket assembly, the device including a first sub-assembly configured to manufacture a membrane-electrode body having a membrane and an electrode catalyst being joined to each other, a second sub-assembly provided downstream from the first sub-assembly and being configured to receive the membrane-electrode body from the first sub-assembly, and a third sub-assembly provided downstream from the second sub-assembly, the third sub-assembly being configured to receive the membrane-electrode body from the second sub-assembly and to manufacture an assembly by joining a gasket to the membrane-electrode joined body, wherein the membrane is disposed continuously over the first to third sub-assembly.

Disclosed are an electrode for fuel cells, a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells including the same and a method for manufacturing the same in which the electrode is manufactured by forming an ionomer layer between an electrode layer and a catalyst layer and an antioxidant is dispersed into the catalyst layer of the electrode and an ion exchange layer of an electrolyte membrane so as to improve interfacial bonding force between the electrode and the electrolyte membrane, the electrode is bonded to the electrolyte membrane using a transfer process, and durability of the electrode and the electrolyte membrane is improved.

Disclosed are a mixed catalyst, a method for preparing same, a method for forming an electrode by using same, and a membrane-electrode assembly comprising same, the mixed catalyst having uniform physical features within a predetermined range, which are suitable for the manufacture of an electrode and membrane-electrode assembly having desired performance and durability. The mixed catalyst comprises: a first catalyst, which includes a first support and first catalyst metal particles distributed on the first support, and has a first BET surface area and a first total pore volume; and a second catalyst, which includes a second support and second catalyst metal particles distributed on the second support, and has a second BET surface area different from the first BET surface area and a second total pore volume different from the first total pore volume.

Methods and compositions for making fuel cell components are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a substrate, and forming or adhering an electrode on the substrate, wherein the forming includes depositing an aqueous mixture comprising water, a water-insoluble component, a catalyst, and an ionomer. The water-insoluble component comprises a water-insoluble alcohol, a water-insoluble carboxylic acid, or a combination thereof. The use of such water-insoluble components results in a stable liquid medium with reduced reticulation upon drying, reduced dissolution of the substrate, and reduced penetration of the pores of the substrate.

The present specification relates to a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly and a laminate. Specifically, the present specification relates to a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly including an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane provided between the anode and the cathode, and a laminate which is an intermediate laminated during the manufacture of the membrane electrode assembly.

Improved catalyst layers for use in fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies, and methods for making such catalyst layers, are provided. Catalyst layers can comprise structured units of catalyst, catalyst support, and ionomer. The structured units can provide for more efficient electrical energy production and/or increased lifespan of fuel cells utilizing such membrane electrode assemblies. Catalyst layers can be directly deposited on exchange membranes, such as proton exchange membranes.

Electrooxidative materials and various method for preparing electrooxidative materials formed from an alloy of oxophilic and electrooxidative metals. The alloy may be formed using methods such as spray pyrolysis or mechanosynthesis and may or may not include a supporting material which may or may not be sacrificial as well as the materials.