Electrochemical process for removing low-valent sulfur from carbon

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PATENT NO 6190428
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08621404

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The present invention is, in one aspect, a process for removing low-valent sulfur from carbon containing such low-valent sulfur (sulfur-containing carbon), having the step of contacting the sulfur-containing carbon with a platinum oxide in an aqueous environment, for a time sufficient to remove a desired amount of low-valent sulfur from the sulfur-containing carbon, especially from the surface of the carbon. Another aspect of the invention is an electrode, comprising an electrocatalyst or active material for a fuel cell or battery, disposed in a carbon matrix, where the carbon matrix is essentially free of low-valent sulfur adjacent to the active material of the battery electrode or electrocatalyst of the fuel cell electrode. Such an electrode will be suitable for use in a fuel cell or in a battery. Another aspect of the invention is a fuel cell or a battery using this electrode.

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NAVY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY1176 HOWELL STREET NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION NEWPORT OFFICE OF COUNSEL NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rolison, Debra R Arlington, VA 65 576
Swider, Karen E Alexandria, VA 1 33

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