Abstract: The catalyst-coated membrane has a proton exchange membrane with two opposite sides, and a catalyst coating applied directly to one of the two sides, the catalyst coating having a plurality of openings defined therethrough and scattered thereacross, the openings defining passages to the proton exchange membrane in which corresponding electro-chemical active surfaces of the catalyst coating are exposed. The openings can be defined in the catalyst coating after application thereof or during application thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 16, 2008
Publication date:
November 11, 2010
Applicant:
SIM COMPOSITES INC.
Inventors:
William H. Schank, Patrick Bouchard, Mario Boucher, Philippe Bebin, Marin Lagace, Pierre Hovington