Patent ID: 9147888
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell system, comprising: a plurality of electrochemical cells, each electrochemical cell formed of an anode, a cathode spaced apart from said anode, and an electrolyte disposed between said anode and said cathode; an interconnect electrically coupling a pair of electrically adjacent electrochemical cells, said interconnect electrically coupling said anode of one electrochemical cell to said cathode of the other electrochemical cell; an electrode conductive layer distinct from and electrically coupled to said interconnect; and a separation feature configured to horizontally space apart the electrode conductive layer from the adjacent electrolyte, such that a spacing therebetween is a horizontal thickness of the separation feature; wherein said electrode conductive layer is a cathode conductive layer electrically coupled to said cathode; wherein the cathode conductive layer overlays, at least in part, the cathode, such that the cathode conductive layer and cathode are vertically layered; wherein the cathode conductive layer is configured in material composition and in microstructure for chemical compatibility with the cathode and to pass oxygen (O