18366934. WATER ELECTROLYSIS CELL simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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WATER ELECTROLYSIS CELL
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hikaru Hasegawa of Numazu-shi (JP)
Kohsei Yoshida of Gotemba-shi (JP)
WATER ELECTROLYSIS CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18366934 titled 'WATER ELECTROLYSIS CELL
Simplified Explanation
A water electrolysis cell design includes an electrolyte membrane sandwiched between two catalyst layers, with microporous layers adjacent to each catalyst layer, gas diffusion layers adjacent to each microporous layer, and separators adjacent to each gas diffusion layer. The oxygen and hydrogen electrode areas are asymmetric, and the adhesion strength between the microporous layers and catalyst layers is higher than that between the gas diffusion layers and microporous layers.
- Electrolysis cell design with electrolyte membrane and multiple layers
- Asymmetric electrode areas for oxygen and hydrogen
- High adhesion strength between microporous and catalyst layers
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in industrial settings for large-scale hydrogen production, as well as in renewable energy systems for storing excess energy in the form of hydrogen.
Problems Solved
This design improves the efficiency and durability of water electrolysis cells by optimizing the electrode areas and enhancing the adhesion between layers, leading to better overall performance.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in hydrogen production - Enhanced durability and longevity of electrolysis cells - Improved performance in renewable energy systems
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Water Electrolysis Cell Design for Enhanced Performance" can be used in industries such as hydrogen production, energy storage, and renewable energy systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of similar layer configurations in fuel cells or other electrochemical devices.
What is the expected lifespan of the electrolysis cell with this design?
The expected lifespan of the electrolysis cell with this design is significantly longer due to the enhanced adhesion between layers and optimized electrode areas.
How does the asymmetric electrode area affect the efficiency of the cell?
The asymmetric electrode area helps in improving the efficiency of the cell by directing the flow of gases and optimizing the electrochemical reactions for hydrogen and oxygen production.
Original Abstract Submitted
A water electrolysis cell includes an electrolyte membrane that is sandwiched between two catalyst layers, the two catalyst layers, two microporous layers each of which is disposed adjacent to a surface of each of the catalyst layers opposite to the electrolyte membrane side, two gas diffusion layers each of which is disposed adjacent to a surface of each of the microporous layers opposite to the catalyst layer side, and two separators each of which is disposed adjacent to a surface of each of the gas diffusion layers opposite to the microporous layer side. In the water electrolysis cell, an area of one of an oxygen electrode and a hydrogen electrode is smaller than an area of the other, and adhesion strength between each of the microporous layers and each of the catalyst layers is higher than that between each of the gas diffusion layers and each of the microporous layers.
