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Science Laboratories has formulated fullerene derivatives for producing
cost-efficient and longer-lasting hydrocarbon based electrolyte membranes
used in direct methanol fuel cells.
The materials are intended for use
as raw materials and can be combined with general-purpose resins or engineering
plastics to produce highly-durable electrolyte membranes.
Fullerenes exhibit superior resistance
to heat and acid, impeding the tendency of the membrane's proton-conducting
groups from gradually breaking away.
Science Laboratories intends to supply
samples of the materials to electrolyte membrane producers for product
review.

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