Method for production and processing of a framed proton-conducting membrane

US2023253597A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2023253597-A1
Application numberUS-202118005487-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateOct 22, 2021
Priority dateOct 26, 2020
Publication dateAug 10, 2023
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A method for production and processing of a framed proton-conducting membrane for a fuel cell, comprises: providing of the proton-conducting membrane and a frame comprising at least two media ports inserting the membrane into a recess of the frame, processing of at least one surface of the frame such that a first region exists with an increased force of adhesion for a joining by means of gluing, and at least one second region exists with a lesser force of adhesion than the increased force of adhesion.

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1 . A method for production and processing of a framed proton-conducting membrane for a fuel cell, comprising: providing of the proton-conducting membrane and a frame comprising at least two media ports inserting the membrane into a recess of the frame; and processing of at least one surface of the frame such that a first region exists with an increased force of adhesion for a joining by of gluing, and at least one second region exists with a lesser force of adhesion than the increased force of adhesion. 2 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second region is bounded by a closed line extending between the media ports and the recess of the frame. 3 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the second region extends up to the recess. 4 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one region of the frame is processed by means of plasma irradiation. 5 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one region of the frame is processed with electromagnetic radiation. 6 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second region is covered by means of a mask before the processing of the at least one surface of the frame is done. 7 . The method according to claim 4 , wherein the irradiation of the at least one surface of the frame is done by means of a radiation source comprising a slit system or a mask, and the second region is left out from the irradiation by the radiation source. 8 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein before or during the processing of the at least one surface of the frame there is applied a dewetting agent to the surface of the second region, at least in one area, so that the wetting angle on the surface of the second region is greater than 90°. 9 . The method according to claim 8 , wherein the dewetting agent is based on a silicone. 10 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the processing of the at least one surface of the frame is done by heating.

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  • H01M8/1093Primary

    mechanical, e.g. pressing, puncturing · CPC title

  • thermal other than drying, e.g. sintering · CPC title

  • Fuel cells with polymeric electrolytes · CPC title

  • H01M8/0286Primary

    Processes for forming seals · CPC title

  • with sealing or supporting means in the form of a frame · CPC title

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What does patent US2023253597A1 cover?
A method for production and processing of a framed proton-conducting membrane for a fuel cell, comprises: providing of the proton-conducting membrane and a frame comprising at least two media ports inserting the membrane into a recess of the frame, processing of at least one surface of the frame such that a first region exists with an increased force of adhesion for a joining by means of gluing…
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Audi Ag
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01M8/1093. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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Publication date Thu Aug 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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