Abstract: A catalyst powder production method for constructing a catalyst layer in a fuel cell includes: forming a mixture that contains an electrolyte, a pore-forming material, and a catalyst-supporting particle that supports a catalyst; producing a composite powder in which the catalyst-supporting particle and the electrolyte are attached to a periphery of the pore-forming material by using the mixture; and producing the catalyst powder in the form of hollow particle by removing the pore-forming material from the composite powder.

Abstract: A HDD includes a disk unit, a circuit board and an air intake and exhaust mechanism. In the disk unit, a magnetic disk is rotatably provided. The circuit board is provided with a driving circuit including electronic components. The air intake and exhaust mechanism includes a bag provided between the disk unit and the circuit board. The bag includes a communication hole airtightly communicating with an air intake and exhaust hole provided in a housing of the disk unit, and air intake and exhaust valves are provided at the bag, and located apart from the communication hole. Due to this structure, when the internal air pressure of the disk unit changes, gas flows into and out from the gap between the disk unit and the bag through the communication hole, thus restricting changing of the air pressure.

Abstract: The battery performance of a solid polymer fuel cell is enhanced by improving a three-phase interface. A catalyst carrier conductive material 10, solid polymer electrolyte 20 and 30, and a good solvent and a poor solvent with respect to the solid polymer electrolyte are mixed so as to prepare an ink in which at least part of the solid polymer electrolyte is colloidalized. The ink is then dried to produce a powder catalytic material 40, which is applied to an electrolyte membrane or a gas diffusion layer, thereby forming a catalyst layer of an electrode.

Abstract: A three-dimensional map distribution server device stores shape data for structures drawn on a ground to generate a three-dimensional map image, and, in the first place, transmits to a client PC a list which includes shape data for structures in a district and has position information of the district or of the structures. The client PC selects shape data required for the display based on the position information in the list, and transmits a transmission request for the selected shape data to the three-dimensional map distribution server device. When receiving the request, the three-dimensional map distribution server device responds and transmits to the client PC the requested shape data.

Abstract: To improve oxidation resistance of an electrolyte membrane and durability thereof by a low-cost method, thereby improving durability of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell. According to the present invention, in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell having a membrane-electrode assembly including a polymer electrolyte membrane and electrodes bonded to both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane, phosphate containing at least one metallic element selected from a rare earth element, Ti, Fe, Al and Bi is fixed to at least one of the polymer electrolyte membrane and the electrodes.

Abstract: A HDD includes a disk unit, a circuit board and an air intake and exhaust mechanism. In the disk unit, a magnetic disk is rotatably provided. The circuit board is provided with a driving circuit including electronic components. The air intake and exhaust mechanism includes a bag provided between the disk unit and the circuit board. The bag includes a communication hole airtightly communicating with an air intake and exhaust hole provided in a housing of the disk unit, and air intake and exhaust valves are provided at the bag, and located apart from the communication hole. Due to this structure, when the internal air pressure of the disk unit changes, gas flows into and out from the gap between the disk unit and the bag through the communication hole, thus restricting changing of the air pressure.

Abstract: A gasket includes a molded product containing a hydrocarbon-based organic elastic material and a fluorine-based resin having a vapor pressure of 1.3×10?8 Pa to 1.3 kPa at 100° C.

Abstract: A gasket includes a molded product containing a hydrocarbon-based organic elastic material and a fluorine-based resin having a vapor pressure of 1.3×10−8 Pa to 1.3 kPa at 100° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode material for a secondary lithium battery excellent in high temperature cycle characteristics which is a lithium manganese oxyfluoride having a spinel structure, wherein the oxyfluoride has a composition represented by the composition formula:Li.sub.1+x Mn.sub.2-x O.sub.4-y F.sub.zwherein x represents a number of from 0.0133 to 0.3333; y represents a number of from 0 to 0.2 (exclusive of 0); and z represents a number of from 0.01 to 0.2 (exclusive of 0.01), with the proviso that (y-z) is more than 0 but not more than 0.07. The positive electrode material for a secondary lithium battery of the present invention exhibits not only a high cycle durability of charge/discharge but also a minimum drop of a charge/discharge initial capacity to provide a high energy density.

Abstract: An ion generation device includes a chamber in which plasma is generated, a first opening for introducing gas to be ionized by the plasma, and a second opening for irradiating ions generated from the gas. The inner wall of the chamber is coated with metal which is resistant to chemical etching by the ions and radicals.

Abstract: An ion generation device includes a chamber in which plasma is generated, a first opening for introducing gas to be ionized by the plasma, and a second opening for irradiating ions generated from the gas. The inner wall of the chamber is coated with metal which is resistant to chemical etching by the ions and radicals.