18134842. ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER
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Inventor(s)
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 18134842 titled 'ELECTROLYSIS CELL HAVING LOCALIZED ELECTRONIC CONTACT POROUS TRANSPORT LAYER
The abstract describes an electrolysis cell for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, consisting of 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 applied to create contact regions between the flow field plate and the PTL, with noncontact regions in between.
- Current collector with flow field plate and channels
- Porous transport layer (PTL) with specific surface morphology
- PTL coating for contact regions between PTL and flow field plate
- Noncontact regions along the PTL surface morphology
- Spacing between noncontact regions and flow field plate
Potential Applications: - Hydrogen production for fuel cells - Oxygen generation for industrial processes - Water splitting for renewable energy storage
Problems Solved: - Efficient electrolysis of water - Enhanced contact between components - Improved overall performance of the electrolysis cell
Benefits: - Increased hydrogen and oxygen production - Higher efficiency in water splitting - Longer lifespan of the electrolysis cell
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Electrolysis Cell for Water Splitting" This technology can be used in hydrogen fuel production plants, industrial gas manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy storage systems. It has the potential to revolutionize the clean energy sector and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on electrolysis cells, water splitting technologies, and advancements in hydrogen production methods to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest developments in electrolysis cell technology, advancements in water splitting efficiency, and innovations in hydrogen and oxygen generation.
Questions about Electrolysis Cells: 1. How does the PTL coating improve the performance of the electrolysis cell? The PTL coating enhances the contact between the flow field plate and the PTL, leading to improved efficiency in water splitting.
2. What are the potential industrial applications of this advanced electrolysis cell technology? This technology can be utilized in various industries for hydrogen production, oxygen generation, and renewable energy storage, offering a sustainable solution for clean energy needs.
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.
