Abstract:
A fuel cell stack assembly is disclosed that includes a porous member disposed within a flow path for a reactant. A fluid collection member is provided within the flow path adjacent to and in fluid communication with the porous member. The porous member and the fluid collection member cooperate to collect liquid water from the reactant flowing in the flow path, wherein the collected liquid water may be drained from the fluid collection member.
Abstract:
A barrier layer for a fuel cell assembly includes a thermally insulating layer having a first surface and a second surface. An electrically conducting layer is formed on the first surface of the thermally insulating layer. The thermally insulating layer is a micro-truss structure. A plurality of columnar members cooperate to form the micro-truss structure, having void spaces formed between the columnar members.