ANODE SUPPORT MEMBER AND BIPOLAR SEPARATOR FOR USE IN A FUEL CELL ASSEMBLY AND FOR PREVENTING POISONING OF REFORMING CATALYST

摘要

An anode support for supporting an anode electrode in a fuel cell assembly in which the anode support has a first support member formed of a porous non-wettable material and a second support member abutting and joined with the second member and having a plurality of through openings. Also disclosed is a bipolar separator having an electrolyte barrier over predetermined limited portions of its outer surface so as to prevent or retard electrolyte creeping.