Robert bosch gmbh (20240344205). ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODE LOCALIZED CONTACTING REGIONS simplified abstract
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ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODE LOCALIZED CONTACTING REGIONS
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Inventor(s)
Bjoern Stuehmeier of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jonathan Braaten of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Lei Cheng of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Shirin Mehrazi of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Alexander Van-brunt of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Felipe Mojica of Sunnyvale CA (US)
ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODE LOCALIZED CONTACTING REGIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240344205 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODE LOCALIZED CONTACTING REGIONS
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, with contact regions between the PEM and the PTL, as well as noncontact regions spaced apart from the PEM.
- An anode catalyst layer is deposited on the PTL surface morphology to create a porous transport electrode (PTE) with contact regions for efficient electrolysis.
- The design of the cell aims to enhance the efficiency of water electrolysis by optimizing the interface between the PEM, PTL, and anode catalyst layer.
Potential Applications: - Renewable energy production through water electrolysis - Fuel cell technology for clean energy generation - Industrial processes requiring hydrogen and oxygen production
Problems Solved: - Improved efficiency in water electrolysis - Enhanced durability and performance of electrolysis cells - Facilitates the transition to sustainable energy sources
Benefits: - Increased hydrogen and oxygen production efficiency - Reduced energy consumption in electrolysis processes - Lower environmental impact compared to traditional methods
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Electrolysis Cell for Hydrogen and Oxygen Production" This technology can be utilized in: - Hydrogen fuel production for transportation - Energy storage solutions using hydrogen - Industrial applications requiring oxygen and hydrogen supply
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the electrolysis cell contribute to improving efficiency in water electrolysis? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this technology for hydrogen and oxygen production?
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) on the ptl surface including contact regions between the pem and the ptl. the ptl includes noncontact regions between the contact regions along the ptl surface morphology. the noncontact regions are spaced apart from the pem.
