Porous silicon and sol-gel derived electrode structures and assemblies adapted for use with fuel cell systems
CA 2444688 A1 · Owner: Neah Power Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Rice, Gordon L.; Ohlsen, Leroy J.; Chan, Chung M.
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Fuel cell systems, electrode assemblies and electrode structure are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an electrode assembly adapted for use with a fuel cell system comprising: an anode derived , from a first silicon substrate (with an optional sol-gel region); an electrolyte; and a cathode derived from a second silicon substrate (with an optional sol-gel region); wherein the anode and the cathode are spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other so as to define a spaced apart region, and wherein the electrolyte is interposed between the anode and the cathode, and wherein at least (i) the anode comprises one or more discrete anodic …
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