Abstract: A catalyst for a fuel cell anode comprises an alloy of Pd and at least two other transition metals, at least one of which which binds to hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide at least as strongly as Pd does. Suitable transition metals which bind more strongly are Co, W, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Mo, Nb, Hf, Ta, Zr and Re. PdCoW is the most preferred alloy. The catalyst is used on the anode of a hydrogen oxidising fuel cell, such as a PEMFC to catalyse the hydrogen oxidation reaction.

Abstract: A catalyst for a fuel cell anode comprises an alloy of Pd and at least two other transition metals, at least one of which which binds to hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide at least as strongly as Pd does. Suitable transition metals which bind more strongly are Co, W, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Mo, Nb, Hf, Ta, Zr and Re. PdCoW is the most preferred alloy. The catalyst is used on the anode of a hydrogen oxidising fuel cell, such as a PEMFC to catalyse the hydrogen oxidation reaction.

Abstract: A core-shell composite material may include a core consisting of Nb-doped TiO2 of formula TiNbOx; and a shell consisting of a homogeneous layer of Pt or Pt alloy of 1 to 50 ML in thickness. The core-shell composite material may in particular find application in fuel cells.

Abstract: In order to represent an item of three-dimensional graphical information on a display device, in particular of a vehicle, a method calculates a first item of two-dimensional graphical information for at least one first area of the display device from the three-dimensional information using a graphics processor, The display device represents the three-dimensional information in a two-dimensional manner. A second item of two-dimensional graphical information is calculated for at least one second area of the display device from the three-dimensional information using a universal processor. The second area is part of the first area.

Abstract: A method, and corresponding device, are provided to generate a graphic effect, in particular for a plurality of electronic devices. Them method determines the graphic content in which the graphic effect is to be used; calculates the graphic effect; generates a platform-independent model of the calculated graphic effect during run time; compiles the platform-independent model into a platform-dependent representation of the graphic effect; and displays the platform-dependent representation of the graphic effect on a display device.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tungsten and titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The material may comprise less than approximately 30 at. % tungsten. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, or up to 20 monolayers.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tantalumand titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The material may comprise between 1 and 20 at. % tantalum. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, and is preferably between 6.5 and 9.3 monolayers thick.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tin and titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, or up to 20 monolayers.

Abstract: A catalyst for a fuel cell anode comprises an alloy of Pd and at least two other transition metals, at least one of which which binds to hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide at least as strongly as Pd does. Suitable transition metals which bind more strongly are Co, W, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Mo, Nb, Hf, Ta, Zr and Re. PdCoW is the most preferred alloy. The catalyst is used on the anode of a hydrogen oxidising fuel cell, such as a PEMFC to catalyse the hydrogen oxidation reaction.

Abstract: In order to represent an item of three-dimensional graphical information on a display device, in particular of a vehicle, a method calculates a first item of two-dimensional graphical information for at least one first area of the display device from the three-dimensional information using a graphics processor, The display device represents the three-dimensional information in a two-dimensional manner. A second item of two-dimensional graphical information is calculated for at least one second area of the display device from the three-dimensional information using a universal processor. The second area is part of the first area.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tantalumand titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The material may comprise between 1 and 20 at. % tantalum. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, and is preferably between 6.5 and 9.3 monolayers thick.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tungsten and titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The material may comprise less than approximately 30 at.% tungsten. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, or up to 20 monolayers.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide material of tin and titanium is provided for use in a fuel cell. The mixed metal oxide may form the core of a core-shell composite material, used as a catalyst support, in which a catalyst such as platinum forms the shell. The catalyst may be applied as a single monolayer, or up to 20 monolayers.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a core-shell composite material comprising: a core consisting of Nb-doped TiO2 of formula TiNbOx; and a shell consisting of a homogeneous layer of Pt or Pt alloy of 1 to 50 ML in thickness. The core-shell composite material may in particular find application in fuel cells.

Abstract: A vehicle information system includes a user interface, a computer unit, and a communications interface designed for communicating with an external computer unit. An external application program that is allocated to the external computer unit is made available to a user of the vehicle by the user interface. An operator control instruction allocated to the external application program and in the form of a container with a discrete file system is made available to the computer unit. When the user retrieves, by way of the user interface, the operator control instruction, entry data contained in the container are signaled by the user interface.

Abstract: A disconnectable joint system includes first and second connectors and a coupling fastener. The first connector defines a first conductor bore to receive a first cable conductor, and a first coupling portion including a first coupling bore and a first integral interlock feature. The second connector defines a second conductor bore to receive a second cable conductor, and a second coupling portion including a second coupling bore and a second integral interlock feature. The first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another, the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned, and the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another. The first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop a support for PEMFC electrocatalyst with enhanced electrical conductivity and stability in acidic environment.

Abstract: A disconnectable joint system includes first and second connectors and a coupling fastener. The first connector defines a first conductor bore to receive a first cable conductor, and a first coupling portion including a first coupling bore and a first integral interlock feature. The second connector defines a second conductor bore to receive a second cable conductor, and a second coupling portion including a second coupling bore and a second integral interlock feature. The first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another, the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned, and the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another. The first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener.

Abstract: This invention provides a highly stable electrocatalyst having excellent electrochemical properties, which comprises a support containing a composite oxide containing Sb-doped SnO2 and a catalyst supported by the support, wherein the composite oxide is an amorphous composite oxide and the percentage of Sb with respect to the sum of Sb and Sn in the composite oxide is 2 to 10 at. %, or wherein the composite oxide is a crystalline composite oxide and the percentage of Sb with respect to the sum of Sb and Sn in the composite oxide is 1 to 3 at. %.

Abstract: An operation detection device for an overcurrent protection component that detects a transition event between a closed state and an open state of the protection component includes an event sensor positioned at a location selected to allow the event sensor to detect the transition event and a current sensor positioned at a location selected to detect a current passing through the overcurrent protection component and to generate a first output signal based on a level of the detected current. A switch circuit operatively coupled to the event sensor is configured to generate a second output signal indicating a change in state of the overcurrent protection component responsive to detection of the transition event by the event sensor.