Multilayer gasket and methods of forming the same
The multilayer gasket with a low-melt fluoropolymer outer layer addresses the challenge of providing a stable seal in PEM electrolyzer cells, ensuring effective prevention of electrolyte and gas leakage.
WO2025072393A1 Publication Date: 2025-04-03SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORP
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/US2024/048495
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-28
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing gaskets for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells face challenges in providing a strong, thermally stable, and chemically stable seal to prevent electrolyte and gas leakage.
Method used
A multilayer gasket design featuring a core layer and a first outer layer made of a low-melt fluoropolymer material, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or terpolymers, with a melting temperature not greater than 300 °C.
Benefits of technology
The multilayer gasket effectively ensures a strong seal in the PEM electrolyzer environment, maintaining thermal and chemical stability to prevent leakage.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a multilayer gasket that may include a core layer, and a first outer layer overlying a first surface of the core layer. The first outer layer may include a low-melt fluoropolymer material having a melting temperature of not greater than about 300 ˚C.
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