A bipolar plate comprising a fluid barrier and a sealing frame formed
around and overlaping the perimeter of the fluid barrier. The fluid
barrier is placed in a mold and then a polymer is injected into the mold,
thereby forming the sealing frame around the fluid barrier such that the
sealing frame overlaps the perimeter of the fluid barrier. Because there
are no surfaces to seal between the perimeter of the fluid barrier and
the sealing frame, gaskets or other sealing surfaces are not required. A
bipolar plate is further provided comprising a fluid barrier having the
perimeter of the fluid barrier between a preformed cathode sealing frame
and an anode sealing frame. The anode and cathode sealing frames are
adapted to receive an overlapped portion of the perimeter of the fluid
barrier. The anode and cathode sealing frames are then bonded together to
form a fluid tight seal.