(ZA9702988-A)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (EP896740-A1)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (TW355849-A)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (CN1218580-A)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (JP11514134-W)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (EP896740-B1)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.    (US2001017188-A1)      Fabrication of an electrochemical cell component which comprises an ion exchange membrane joined to a frame member formed from a dissimilar polymeric material is claimed comprising: (i) coating the border of at least one face of an ion exchange membrane with a solution of the polymeric material from which the frame member is made, or of a polymeric material which is compatible with the polymeric frame material, in a solvent which is miscible with water; (ii) optionally allowing the coated membrane to stand and/or drying the coated membrane; (iii) placing the coated face of the ion exchange membrane in contact with the frame member ; and (iv) joining the coated ion exchange to the frame member.    Also claimed is a frame/membrane assembly prepared as above.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell which comprises one or more frame membrane assemblies as above.    USE -   This electrochemical cell component can be used as a fuel cell or a cell for energy storage and/or power delivery.    ADVANTAGE -   During this process, the edges of the membrane are heat sealed and this prevents the membrane wicking. The frame/membrane assembly makes it easier to handle the membrane and provides an easy way of locating the membrane in a cell structure.