Altering zeta potential of dispersions for better HCD performance and dispersion stability
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01M-004/00
H01B-001/24
출원번호
US-0112148
(2005-04-22)
등록번호
US-7399549
(2008-07-15)
발명자
/ 주소
O'Hara,Jeanette E.
출원인 / 주소
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
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초록▼
Ink dispersions for use in fuel cells, comprising a mixture of: (1) a carbon-containing material, such as carbon black; and (2) a base or acid operable to adjust the pH of the ink dispersion, wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential as close to lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point
Ink dispersions for use in fuel cells, comprising a mixture of: (1) a carbon-containing material, such as carbon black; and (2) a base or acid operable to adjust the pH of the ink dispersion, wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential as close to lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge. The mixtures can also include a fluoropolymer, at least one alcohol, and water. The ink dispersions can be used in conjunction with the gas diffusion media components of the fuel cell, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells. The ink dispersions are very stable and can be used in conjunction with high current density applications.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An ink dispersion for use in fuel cells, said ink dispersion being a layer on a gas diffusion media in the fuel cells, said fuel cells including an electrode having a catalyst positioned adjacent to the gas diffusion media, said ink dispersion comprising a mixture of: a carbo
What is claimed is: 1. An ink dispersion for use in fuel cells, said ink dispersion being a layer on a gas diffusion media in the fuel cells, said fuel cells including an electrode having a catalyst positioned adjacent to the gas diffusion media, said ink dispersion comprising a mixture of: a carbon-containing material; and a base or acid operable to adjust the pH of the ink dispersion; wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge. 2. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential as close to lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge. 3. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the mixture has a pH about 8 or greater at about-30 mV or greater of the point of zero charge of the zeta potential of the ink dispersion. 4. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the mixture has a pH in the range of about 8 to about 12 at about-30 mV or greater of the point of zero charge of the zeta potential of the ink dispersion. 5. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the mixture has a pH in the range of about 2 to about 4 at about +30 mV or greater of the point of zero charge of the zeta potential of the ink dispersion. 6. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the carbon-containing material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of carbon black, graphite particles, graphite flakes, carbon nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, and combinations thereof. 7. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the fuel cell is the proton exchange membrane type. 8. The invention according to claim 1, wherein the base or acid is selected from the group consisting of ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and combinations thereof. 9. An ink dispersion for use in fuel cells is provided, said ink dispersion being a layer on a gas diffusion media in the fuel cells, said fuel cells including an electrode having a catalyst positioned adjacent to the gas diffusion media, said ink dispersion comprising a mixture of: a carbon-containing material; a base or acid operable to adjust the pH of the ink dispersion; and a fluoropolymer; wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge. 10. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential as close to lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge. 11. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the mixture has a pH in the range of about 8 to about 12 at about-30 mV or greater of the point of zero charge of the zeta potential of the ink dispersion. 12. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the mixture has a pH in the range of about 2 to about 4 at about +30 mV or greater of the point of zero charge of the zeta potential of the ink dispersion. 13. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the fluoropolymer is selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene, polymers of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafloropropylene (FEP), and combinations thereof. 14. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the carbon-containing material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of carbon black, graphite particles, graphite flakes, carbon nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, and combinations thereof. 15. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the base or acid is selected from the group consisting of ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, and combinations thereof. 16. The invention according to claim 9, wherein the fuel cell is the proton exchange membrane type. 17. An ink dispersion for use in fuel cells, said ink dispersion being a layer on a gas diffusion media in the fuel cells, said fuel cells including an electrode having a catalyst positioned adjacent to the gas diffusion media, said ink dispersion comprising a mixture of: a carbon-containing material; a base or acid operable to adjust the pH of the ink dispersion; and a fluoropolymer; wherein the pH of the mixture has a zeta potential as close to lying outside the +/-30 mV range of the point of zero charge; wherein the pH of the mixture is in the range of about 2 to about 4 or about 8 to about 12.
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