Integrated and modular BSP/MEA/manifold plates for fuel cells

A modular fuel cell for assembly within a fuel cell stack comprising an array of fuel cells, comprising:

• a single bipolar separator plate;
• a flexible membrane electrode assembly;
• a flexible bond, seal or gasket interposed between said single separator plate and said flexible membrane electrode assembly;
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• wherein said flexible bond, seal or gasket seals the edge portions of said flexible membrane assembly to prevent the release of reactants from the fuel cell;
• a manifold for the delivery and removal of reactants and reactant products to and from the fuel cell reactive areas;
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• a bond interposed between said manifold and said separator plate, wherein said bond affixes said manifold to said separator plate and wherein said bond provides a seal between said manifold and said separator plate to prevent the release of reactants from the fuel cell;
• wherein said bipolar separator plate, membrane electrode assembly, manifold, flexible bond, and seal or gasket are arranged so as to form a single fuel cell comprising a sealed, integrated unit independently removable from the fuel cell stack.