18134835. ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING ELECTRODE LOCALIZED CONTACTING REGIONS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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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 18134835 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 an anode catalyst layer deposited on it to create a porous transport electrode (PTE).
- The PTE includes contact regions between the PEM and the PTL, as well as noncontact regions spaced apart from the PEM along the PTL surface morphology.
Potential Applications: - Hydrogen production for fuel cells - Water splitting for renewable energy storage - Industrial processes requiring hydrogen and oxygen separation
Problems Solved: - Efficient electrolysis of water - Enhanced performance and durability of electrolysis cells - Improved hydrogen production for various applications
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in hydrogen production - Cost-effective and sustainable energy generation - Reduced environmental impact compared to traditional methods
Commercial Applications: - Renewable energy production - Fuel cell technology development - Industrial gas separation processes
Prior Art: Prior research on PEM electrolysis cells and water splitting technologies can be found in academic journals, patent databases, and industry publications.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies focus on optimizing PEM electrolysis cells for increased efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Questions about Electrolysis Cell Technology: 1. How does the design of the PTL impact the performance of the electrolysis cell? 2. What are the key factors influencing the efficiency of hydrogen production in this electrolysis cell design?
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.
