Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240093392). MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Norihiro Yoshinaga of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Akihiko Ono of Kita Tokyo (JP)
Yoshitsune Sugano of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Yoshihiko Nakano of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Hiroaki Hirazawa of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240093392 titled 'MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, LAMINATING METHOD, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, STACK, AND ELECTROLYZER
Simplified Explanation
The membrane electrode assembly described in the abstract consists of a first electrode, a second electrode, an electrolyte membrane positioned between the electrodes, a first seal on the first electrode, and a second seal on the second electrode.
- The first electrode is housed in the first opening of the first seal, which is in contact with the electrolyte membrane.
- The second electrode is housed in the second opening of the second seal, which is also in contact with the electrolyte membrane.
Potential Applications
The membrane electrode assembly can be used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and other electrochemical devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps to prevent leakage of electrolyte and maintain the integrity of the electrodes in electrochemical devices.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency and performance of fuel cells and electrolyzers - Enhanced durability and longevity of the electrodes - Reduced maintenance and operating costs of electrochemical devices
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Enhanced Electrochemical Device Performance
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing membrane electrode assembly designs used in fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Unanswered Questions
How does the membrane electrode assembly impact the overall efficiency of the electrochemical device?
The article does not provide specific data on the efficiency improvements achieved by using this membrane electrode assembly.
What materials are used in the construction of the first and second seals to ensure compatibility with the electrolyte membrane?
The article does not detail the specific materials used in the seals of the membrane electrode assembly.
Original Abstract Submitted
a membrane electrode assembly according to an embodiment includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an electrolyte membrane provided between the first electrode and the second electrode and a first seal provided on a peripheral portion of the first electrode, having a first opening, housing the first electrode in the first opening, and being contact with the electrolyte membrane or the first seal and a second seal provided on a peripheral portion of the second electrode, having a second opening, housing the second electrode in the second opening, and being contact with the electrolyte membrane.
