Abstract: Strengthened carbonized paper, its preparation method and uses are provided. The carbonized paper comprises a mixed spun fabric containing oxidized fibers and polyamide fibers as the reinforced material. The carbonized paper has good tensile strength and electric conductivity. The carbonized paper can be used as the gas diffusion layer material in the fuel cell for better performance. Moreover, the carbonized paper of the subject invention is useful as the anti-electromagnetic material and reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A process for modifying a carbonized substrate and a modified carbonized substrate obtained therefrom are provided. The process involves the application of a mixture containing a hydrophobic polymer and a carbonaceous material onto a carbonized substrate which is not subjected to a hydrophobic treatment. The subject invention uses a simpler procedure to modify a carbonized substrate to provide a modified carbonized substrate with good conductivity, air permeability, and hydrophobicity. The modified carbonized substrate is suitable for use as the material for the gas diffusion layer of the electrode in fuel cells.

Abstract: A porous carbonized fabric with high efficiency and its preparation method and uses are provided. The carbonized fabric is prepared from a mixed spun fabric containing an oxidized fiber and a polyamide fiber. The carbonized fabric has excellent gas permeability, high porosity, and good electric conductivity. The carbonized fabric can be used as the gas diffusion layer (electrode) material in a fuel cell. The fuel cell can provide a relatively high power density. Moreover, the carbonized fabric is useful as an anti-electromagnetic material and a reinforced composite material.