KAPTON™ Framed Membrane Electrode Assembly 5-Layer

Background

Ion Power has developed a unique manufacturing process for fully integrated 5 Layer MEAs
for use in hydrogen fuel cell applications. Utilizing over 40 years of working experience with
Chemours’ NAFION® membrane, our process delivers low resistance, durable and consistently high
performing MEAs for PEM fuel cell applications.

Features and Benefits

Ion Power’s line of MEAs offers the following advantages.

High Power Density:

Ultra-thin (<20 micron) NAFION® containing membranes offer high power density and low resistance
structures for MEA applications.

Most Cost Effective:

Membrane where you need it; not where you don’t! The catalyst
Layer and membrane layer are formed in place on the GDL so no
high cost membrane is needed. The KAPTON™ frames are
integrated into the MEA parts resulting in a 1 mil (25.4 micron)
thick KAPTON™ border.

• patented process integrates low cost

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strong material in perimeter KAPTON

• No membrane in perimeter; saves cost

• Increased Durability
Most Durable:

Ion Power’s MEA manufacturing line utilizes state-of-the-art continuous roll to roll coating operations
that are set up to handle the prototype and high-volume production requirements of today’s growing
PEM fuel cell industry. So whether you need one or thousands of catalyst coated membranes for
hydrogen fuel cells or water electrolyzers, contact Ion Power to discover how your application can
“Turn On With Ion Power Catalyzed Membranes.”

SEM Cross-Sections of Before and After Testing

Before After

*Testing and photos by Los Alamos National Lab; Dr Rod Borup Group

Physical Properties

Polarization curve

*Testing and photos by Los Alamos National Lab; Dr Rod Borup Group

For information about product offerings from Ion Power, contact:

World-wide Headquarters EUROPE
Ion Power, Inc. Ion Power, GmbH
720 Governor Lea Road Terminalstraße Mitte 18
New Castle, DE 19720, U.S.A. 85356 München, Germany
Telephone: 302-832-9550 Telephone: +49 (0) 89 / 97 00 71 70
Fax: 302-832-9551 Fax: +49 (0) 89 / 97 00 72 00
Email: sales@ion-power.com Email: sales@ion-power.com
Internet: www.nafionstore.com Internet: www.nafionstore.de