Robert bosch gmbh (20240344204). ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING A POROUS TRANSPORT ELECTRODE WITH INFILTRATED IONOMER simplified abstract
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ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING A POROUS TRANSPORT ELECTRODE WITH INFILTRATED IONOMER
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Jonathan Braaten of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Bjoern Stuehmeier of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Shirin Mehrazi of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Lei Cheng of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Alexander Van-brunt of Sunnyvale CA (US)
ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING A POROUS TRANSPORT ELECTRODE WITH INFILTRATED IONOMER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240344204 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING A POROUS TRANSPORT ELECTRODE WITH INFILTRATED IONOMER
The abstract describes an electrolysis cell for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, consisting of a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), a porous transport layer (PTL), and an anode catalyst layer.
- The PTL has a surface morphology facing the PEM, while the anode catalyst layer is deposited on the PTL surface to form a porous transport electrode (PTE) with a surface morphology.
- Ionomer and/or inert filler material can be infiltrated into the surface pores of the PTL and/or PTE.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in hydrogen production for fuel cells, energy storage, and various industrial processes requiring hydrogen gas. - It can also be applied in water electrolysis systems for renewable energy generation and clean fuel production.
Problems Solved: - The electrolysis cell addresses the need for efficient and cost-effective methods of producing hydrogen gas from water. - It provides a solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing clean energy sources for hydrogen production.
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in hydrogen production. - Lower environmental impact compared to traditional methods. - Enhanced performance and durability of electrolysis cells.
Commercial Applications: - The technology can be implemented in hydrogen fueling stations, industrial hydrogen production facilities, and renewable energy projects. - It has the potential to revolutionize the clean energy sector by providing a sustainable and efficient method of hydrogen production.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the infiltration of ionomer and inert filler material into the surface pores of the PTL and/or PTE enhance the performance of the electrolysis cell? 2. What are the key advantages of using a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) in the electrolysis cell for water splitting?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electrolysis cell for electrolyzing water into hydrogen and oxygen. the electrolysis cell includes a polymer electrolyte membrane (pem), a porous transport layer (ptl), and an anode catalyst layer. the ptl includes a ptl surface facing the pem and including a ptl surface morphology. the anode catalyst layer is deposited on the ptl surface morphology to form a porous transport electrode (pte) including a pte surface morphology. an ionomer and/or inert filler material may be infiltrated into the surface pores of the ptl and/or pte.
