Patent ID: 8268900
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: C08J,D01D,D01F,H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An electrolyte membrane comprising: a reinforced inner layer; and an unreinforced outer layer on one or each side of the reinforced inner layer, wherein the reinforced inner layer comprises an inner ion exchange resin reinforced with a non-woven fabric comprising a melt moldable fluororesin in the form of a continuous fiber having a fiber length of at least 20 mm, wherein the continuous fiber comprises intersecting points that are fused and/or bonded, the unreinforced outer layer has a thickness corresponding to at least a radius of the continuous fiber, and wherein the unreinforced outer layer comprises an outer ion exchange resin, which may be the same as or different from the inner ion exchange resin.