Robert bosch gmbh (20240344206). ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER simplified abstract
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ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER
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Felipe Mojica of Sunnyvale CA (US)
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)
ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240344206 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER
The abstract describes an electrolysis cell for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, comprising a current collector, a porous transport layer (PTL), and a PTL coating. The current collector includes a flow field plate with lands and channels forming a flow field. The PTL has a surface facing the current collector with a specific morphology, and a PTL coating is deposited on this surface to create contact regions between the flow field plate and the PTL, with non-contact regions in between.
- The electrolysis cell includes a current collector, PTL, and PTL coating.
- The current collector has a flow field plate with lands and channels.
- The PTL has a specific surface morphology facing the current collector.
- A PTL coating is deposited on the PTL surface to form contact regions.
- Non-contact regions are present between the contact regions along the PTL surface morphology.
Potential Applications: - Industrial hydrogen production - Fuel cell technology - Renewable energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient electrolysis of water - Enhanced hydrogen and oxygen production - Improved durability of electrolysis cells
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in hydrogen production - Lower energy consumption - Extended lifespan of electrolysis cells
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Electrolysis Cell for Hydrogen Production This technology can be utilized in industries such as energy production, fuel cells, and renewable energy storage systems, offering more efficient and durable electrolysis solutions.
Questions about Electrolysis Cells: 1. How does the PTL coating improve the performance of the electrolysis cell? The PTL coating enhances the contact regions between the flow field plate and the PTL, leading to improved efficiency in hydrogen and oxygen production.
2. What are the potential long-term benefits of using this advanced electrolysis cell technology? The long-term benefits include increased energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and a more sustainable approach to hydrogen production.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electrolysis cell for electrolyzing water into hydrogen and oxygen. the electrolysis cell includes a current collector, a porous transport layer (ptl), and a ptl coating. the current collector may include a flow field plate having lands and channels collectively forming a flow field. the porous transport layer (ptl) includes a ptl surface facing the current collector and including a ptl surface morphology. the ptl coating is deposited on the ptl surface morphology to form contact regions between the flow field plate 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 flow field plate.
