초록

An improved direct liquid-feed fuel cell having a solid membrane electrolyte for electrochemical reactions of an organic fuel. Improvements in interfacing of the catalyst layer and the membrane and activating catalyst materials are disclosed.

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1. A method of forming catalyst-coated layer for a membrane in a fuel cell, comprising:applying a mix including a catalyst and an additional material on a surface, wherein said catalyst is about 7-10 wt. % of said mix and comprises platinum and ruthenium, said additional material includes perfluorov

1. A method of forming catalyst-coated layer for a membrane in a fuel cell, comprising:applying a mix including a catalyst and an additional material on a surface, wherein said catalyst is about 7-10 wt. % of said mix and comprises platinum and ruthenium, said additional material includes perfluorovinylether sulfonic acid which is about 60-70 wt. % of said mix, and polytetrafluoroethylene which is about 15-20 wt. % of said mix; drying said material to form a preformed, dried layer of mix; and transferring said preformed layer onto a backing.