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Electrocatalysts for High Efficiency Solid Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell. S mall B usiness I nnovation R esearch. Physical Sciences, Inc. Andover, MA. INNOVATION. Electrochemical catalyzation (ECC) technique for producing high performance proton-exchange membrane electrodes.
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Electrocatalysts for High Efficiency Solid Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Small Business Innovation Research Physical Sciences, Inc. Andover, MA INNOVATION Electrochemical catalyzation (ECC) technique for producing high performance proton-exchange membrane electrodes • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Improved ECC process • Application to high surface area, high utilization, high catalyst loading electrodes demonstrated • Specific activity improvement demonstrated • COMMERCIALIZATION • The improved process is being qualified for commercial fuel cells by manufacturers that include International Fuel Cells and Energy Partners • Phase III funding of $190K obtained from the Department of Energy and the State of Florida • ECC Technology can be used to develop and manufacture lower cost, higher performance Polymer-Electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells PSI’s Electrochemical Catalyzation Process • GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS • Applications include long term Lunar and Mars missions, underwater autonomous vehicle propulsion, and terrestrial remote, and portable power Lewis Research Center Space Power Technology August 1997 1990 Phase II, NAS3-26699, SS# 191 NASA Contact - Dr. Richard Baldwin