AU2003288958A1 - One-step method of bonding and sealing a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly - Google Patents

One-step method of bonding and sealing a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly

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AU2003288958A1
AU2003288958A1 AU2003288958A AU2003288958A AU2003288958A1 AU 2003288958 A1 AU2003288958 A1 AU 2003288958A1 AU 2003288958 A AU2003288958 A AU 2003288958A AU 2003288958 A AU2003288958 A AU 2003288958A AU 2003288958 A1 AU2003288958 A1 AU 2003288958A1
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membrane electrode
electrode assembly
fuel cell
cell membrane
bonding
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Doug W. Kado
Michael A. Yandrasits
David A. Ylitalo
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3M Innovative Properties Co
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