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CARTRIDGE FOR FUEL CELL HUMIDIFIER, AND FUEL CELL HUMIDIFIER

Resumen de: US20260213231A1

The present invention relates to a cartridge for a fuel cell humidifier, and a fuel cell humidifier, the cartridge being provided in a fuel cell humidifier which uses a second gas to humidify a first gas which is to be supplied to a fuel cell stack, and the cartridge comprising: an inner case provided with respective openings in both ends thereof; and a hollow fiber membrane bundle received inside the inner case, wherein the hollow fiber membrane bundle comprises a plurality of hollow fiber membranes so as to satisfy at least one among a flow velocity condition for enabling a first gas to flow at a flow velocity of 1 m/s to 10 m/s, and a turbulence condition for enabling the first gas to flow at a Reynolds number of 50 to 400.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYER, IN PARTICULAR FIVE- OR SIX-LAYER, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT

Resumen de: US20260213221A1

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer, in particular five-or six-layer, membrane-electrode arrangement (1) comprising a polymer membrane (2), which arrangement has, in order to form an anode (3) and a cathode (4), a catalyst layer (5, 6) and a gas diffusion layer (7, 8) on both sides. According to the invention, the anode-side catalyst layer (5) is applied to the anode-side gas diffusion layer (7) in a wet-chemical coating method, is initially dried, and is joined to the polymer membrane (2) prior to complete drying.

SUBSTRATE MONOLITH COMPRISING A REFORMING CATALYST

Resumen de: US20260208164A1

The present invention relates to a catalyst body in the form of a substrate monolith, and to a device for reforming, in particular adiabatically, hydrocarbons, in particular methane from natural gas. The catalyst body contains precious metals and a carrier oxide for the precious metals. A process for producing the catalyst and the use of said catalyst for producing hydrogen is also claimed. The precious metals are selected from platinum, palladium and rhodium, and the molar ratio M1/M2 at the inlet region of the substrate monolith is higher than at the other end, wherein M1 is Pt and/or Pd, and M2 is Rh.

ALUMINUM ALLOY MATERIAL, ALUMINUM ALLOY STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, BATTERY BOX, BATTERY SYSTEM, ELECTRIC APPARATUS, PREPARATION METHOD, AND APPLICATION

Resumen de: US20260209904A1

0000 An aluminum alloy material, an aluminum alloy structural component, a battery box, a battery system, an electric apparatus, a preparation method, and an application are provided. The aluminum alloy material includes the following constituent elements: Si, Mn, Mo, Zr, Sr, Sc, B, a matrix element Al, and an unavoidable impurity element. In the aluminum alloy material, both Mo element and Zr element have a low content.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND RECOVERING HYDROGEN

Resumen de: US20260209037A1

0000 A system for storing and recovering hydrogen is disclosed. The system may include: a hydrogen inlet; a first phase change material (PCM) unit configured to regenerate the hydrogen to a first temperature; a compressor fluidically connected at one of: between the hydrogen inlet and the first PCM unit, for providing a first pressure level to the hydrogen; or to the at least the first PCM unit via a cooler for providing the first pressure level to cooled hydrogen, and a hydrogen sorbent bed (HSB) storage configured to receive a depressurized cooled hydrogen from one of, the first PCM unit or the compressor, wherein the hydrogen pressure level at the entrance to the HSB storage is at most 80 bar and the temperature at the entrance to the HSB storage is between 20 to 180 K.

HYDROGEN POWERTRAIN

Resumen de: US20260208573A1

A powertrain that operates with hydrogen includes a hydrogen tank, an internal combustion engine supplied with hydrogen by the hydrogen tank, and an electric motor operating from a fuel cell supplied with hydrogen from this hydrogen tank. The powertrain includes an air-circulation connection circuit provided with an opening/closing device and connecting an air outlet of the fuel cell to an air inlet of the internal combustion engine to allow oxygen-depleted air from the fuel cell to supply the internal combustion engine.

PREPARATION METHOD OF NH2-UiO-66 ENCAPSULATED SULFAMIC ACID AND USE THEREOF

Resumen de: US20260208119A1

Disclosed is a method for preparing a proton-conductive material from sulfamic acid(SA)@NH2-UiO-66. A method for preparing SA@NH2-UiO-66 includes the steps of first synthesizing NH2-UiO-66 through a solvothermal reaction of zirconium tetrachloride and 2-aminoterephthalic acid, and then encapsulating SA by a continuous dynamic concentration encapsulation method.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE

Resumen de: US20260213238A1

0000 The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a polymer electrolyte membrane and, specifically, to a method for manufacturing a polymer electrolyte membrane, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a composition for printing, containing a functional additive; and forming a digital print layer by printing the composition for printing on one side or both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane by using a digital printing device.

FUEL CELL ELECTRODE CATALYTIC LAYER AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE COMPRISING SAME

Resumen de: US20260213222A1

0000 A fuel cell electrode catalytic layer and a membrane electrode having the catalyst layer are disclosed. The fuel cell electrode catalytic layer is formed by the mutual bonding and accumulation of resin particles the surfaces of which are coated with catalyst particles, and staggered pore channel structures are arranged between the resin particles, so that the transport capability of a reaction material in the catalytic layer is improved, and a catalyst covering the outer layer of a resin has a relatively high utilization rate. The preparation method for the fuel cell electrode catalytic layer includes the steps of under a heating condition by means of an electrostatic effect, adsorbing and bonding, to the surface of a membrane, powder prepared from the catalyst and the resin, and further curing the powder by means of hot pressing to form a stable catalytic layer.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM, WORK VEHICLE, AND CONTROL METHOD

Resumen de: US20260213235A1

A first hydrogen storage unit stores hydrogen and has a first filling port that is a hydrogen filling port. A second hydrogen storage unit stores hydrogen and has a second filling port that is a hydrogen filling port. A fuel cell generates power using hydrogen. A pipe connects the first hydrogen storage unit, the second hydrogen storage unit, and the fuel cell to each other, and allows circulation of hydrogen. A valve is provided between the first hydrogen storage unit and the second hydrogen storage unit in the pipe. The valve has a configuration capable of preventing circulation of hydrogen between the first hydrogen storage unit and the second hydrogen storage unit.

REGENERATION UNIT, FUEL CELL CONTROL DEVICE, FUEL CELL STACK, AND METHOD FOR REGENERATING A FUEL CELL STACK

Resumen de: US20260208629A1

The invention relates to a regeneration unit (10) for regenerating at least one fuel cell (11) of a motor vehicle, comprising a detection unit (12) for detecting surroundings data (18) and/or operating data (19) of the at least one fuel cell (11) and/or of the motor vehicle, a monitoring unit (13), wherein the monitoring unit (13) is designed to determine and/or anticipate a coasting mode of the motor vehicle based on the detected surroundings data (18) and/or the detected operating data (19),a fuel cell interface (14), wherein the fuel cell interface (14) can be connected to a fuel cell monitoring unit (15) of a fuel cell control device (20), and wherein the fuel cell interface (14) is designed to forward the determined and/or anticipated coasting mode from the monitoring unit (13) of the regeneration unit (10) to the fuel cell monitoring unit (15) of the fuel cell control device (20) for carrying out a regeneration process of the at least one fuel cell (11).

IMPROVED MULTI-LAYERED PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS

Resumen de: US20260209972A1

There is provided a multi-layered proton exchange membrane for water electrolysis, comprising: at least two recombination catalyst layers, each of the at least two recombination catalyst layers comprising a recombination catalyst and a first ion exchange material, wherein at least two recombination catalyst layers are separated by a region devoid of or substantially devoid of a recombination catalyst, and at least two reinforcing layers, each of the at least two reinforcing layers comprising a microporous polymer structure and a second ion exchange material which is at least partially imbibed within the microporous polymer structure.

NEW POLYMER AND ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE COMPRISING SAME

Resumen de: US20260209454A1

A novel polymer and an anion exchange membrane contains the novel polymer are disclosed. The anion exchange membrane has improved ion conductivity and durability. A method for producing the polymer is also disclosed. The novel polymer is represented by the following Chemical Formula 1:

OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION WITH WASTEWATER-DERIVED OXYGEN

Resumen de: US20260209147A1

The present disclosure relates to oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane-containing feed streams with oxygen derived from electrolysis of wastewater.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE ENTHALPY DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

Resumen de: US20260210281A1

Systems and methods for efficient, adaptive, and dynamic enthalpy distribution management are provided. In one aspect, an enthalpy management controller that operates in conjunction with a thermal transfer system to distribute heat between system components based on component enthalpy models is provided. The controller may monitor enthalpy models for a plurality of components coupled to a thermal transfer system, to assess whether a component is operating within a target operating enthalpy band. Based on the assessment, and similar assessments for the other components coupled to the thermal transfer system, the controller may control the thermal transfer system to transfer heat between the plurality of components, for example, to attempt to bring one or more components into operation within their respective operating enthalpy bands. When the enthalpy response of a component deviates from a response predicted, adjustments may be made to the component enthalpy model to adjust the component enthalpy model.

CONNECTIONS FOR REDOX BATTERY INTEGRATION

Resumen de: US20260213242A1

0000 A redox battery comprises a plurality of redox battery cells stacked in a stacking direction, wherein each of the redox battery cells comprises a first half cell connected to a positive current collector, a second half cell connected to a negative current collector and an ion exchange membrane separating the first and second half cells. The redox battery additionally comprises a positive conducting bus bar extending in the stacking direction and electrically connecting the positive current collectors of the redox battery cells in parallel, and a negative conducting bus bar extending in the stacking direction and electrically connecting the negative current collectors of the redox battery cells in parallel. One or both of the positive and negative bus bars are configured as fastening means for mechanically fastening the stacked redox battery cells in the stacking direction

BIPOLAR PLATE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE

Resumen de: US20260213230A1

0000 A bipolar plate for an electrochemical device includes a solid sub-plate and a porous sub-plate. The solid sub-plate includes a fluid reactant side, an opposing liquid management side, and an internal coolant passage therebetween. The porous sub-plate includes a fluid reactant side, and an opposing liquid management side in fluid communication with the liquid management side of the solid sub-plate. The porous sub-plate includes a bubble barrier pore structure adapted to permit liquid transport through the pore structure and prevent gas transport through the pore structure. The liquid management side of the solid sub-plate may include a recessed perimeter adapted to provide a nested seal with the porous sub-plate.

Electrolyte Compositions Comprising Distinct Redox-Active Species And Uses Thereof

Resumen de: US20260213241A1

The present invention relates to electrolyte compositions comprising distinct redox-active compounds, namely, a redox-active compound, which is phenazine or a phenazine derivative, and a distinct redox-active compound, which is not phenazine or a phenazine derivative. The present invention also relates to the use of such electrolyte compositions as redox flow battery electrolytes. Accordingly, the invention further provides a redox flow battery comprising said compositions.

FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL WITH IMPROVED FORMABILITY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Resumen de: US20260209911A1

The disclosed specification relates to a ferritic stainless steel with improved formability by controlling the average grain diameter through alloy components and manufacturing processes and to a method for manufacturing same. A ferritic stainless steel having improved formability, according to an embodiment, may comprise, in percentage by weight: C: 0.0005-0.02%; N: 0.005-0.02%; Si: 0.01-1.0%; Mn: 0.01-1.0%; P: 0.001-0.05%; Cr: 10.0-30.0%; Nb: 0.05-0.5%; Ti: 0.05-0.5%; and the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein an Erichsen height may be 6-50 mm.

ELECTRIC CONTACTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL UNIT

Resumen de: US20260209963A1

0000 Electric contacting assembly for an electrochemical cell unit (20), comprising a housing (1) which has a plurality of slot-shaped recesses (7), each of which is designed to receive a contacting lug (22) of the electrochemical cell unit (20), wherein the housing (1) has a closed face (2). Each recess (7) is connected to the closed face (2) by a first bore (10) and a second bore (11). A contacting element (15) is arranged in each recess (7), which contacting element has a first pin (16), a second pin (17) and a contacting section (18), wherein each of the pins (16; 17) is arranged in one of the bores (10; 11) and the contacting section (18) protrudes into the recess (7) so that a contacting lug (22) can be clamped between the contacting section (18) and the wall of the recess (7) in an electrically contacting manner.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE AND RELEASE

Resumen de: US20260209975A1

0000 The present invention provides a system and method for managing hydrogen storage and release, utilizing hydrogen carrier fluid (HCF) and undivided electrochemical reactors (i.e. not containing ion exchange membranes) to achieve hydrogenation/dehydrogenation of HCF.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A MALFUNCTION, TANK SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND STORAGE MEANS

Resumen de: US20260213233A1

The present invention relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of a fuel outlet arrangement (16) in a tank system (11) for a fuel cell system (10), comprising the steps of: performing a startup operation of the fuel cell system (10) and thereby conducting fuel from fuel tanks (12, 13, 14) through a fuel line arrangement (15), determining a refilling value concerning a refilling of fuel via the fuel line arrangement (15) into at least one fuel tank (12, 13, 14) during the startup operation, providing a reference refilling value, performing a comparison between the determined refilling value during the startup operation and the provided reference refilling value, and detecting a malfunction of the fuel outlet arrangement (16) based on the comparison. The invention also relates to a tank system (11) and a computer program product (23) for carrying out the method, as well as a computer-readable storage medium (24) on which such a computer program product (23) is stored.

SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Resumen de: US20260213225A1

0000 The present invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell and to a method for manufacturing same, wherein the solid oxide fuel cell is obtained by forming an NBCC (NdBa0.75Ca0.25C0205+8) double perovskite oxide, which has excellent mixed conductivity and a higher surface exchange co-efficient compared to a commercial perovskite air electrode, on a commercial air electrode by using an ultrasonic spray penetration method.

BIPOLAR PLATE-GAS DIFFUSION LAYER STRUCTURE AND FUEL CELL

Resumen de: WO2026152928A1

The present invention relates to the field of fuel cells, and relates in particular to a bipolar plate-gas diffusion layer structure and a fuel cell. The structure comprises a bipolar plate and a gas diffusion layer. The bipolar plate is composed of a first plate, a third plate, and a second plate which are sequentially stacked. The first plate is a flat plate, the second plate is a flat plate provided with protruding portions, and the third plate is a plate provided with flow channels. The first plate is connected to an anode gas diffusion layer, and the second plate is connected to a cathode gas diffusion layer. A side of the anode gas diffusion layer close to the first plate and a side of the cathode gas diffusion layer close to the second plate are both provided with grooves. The protruding portions of the second plate are embedded into the grooves of the cathode gas diffusion layer, and a cavity formed by the second plate and the cathode gas diffusion layer serves an air flow channel. The present invention helps increase the oxygen content under the ribs of a fuel cell and enhances the water removal capability under the ribs, thereby improving the power density of the fuel cell and significantly increasing the specific power of the fuel cell stack.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Fahrzeug-Energiesystems

Nº publicación: DE102025101622A1 23/07/2026

Solicitante:

BOSCH GMBH ROBERT [DE]
Robert Bosch Gesellschaft mit beschr\u00E4nkter Haftung

Resumen de: DE102025101622A1

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Fahrzeug-Energiesystems (100) mit einem Brennstoffzellensystem (104) mit mehreren Brennstoffzellenstapeln (106) und mit mindestens einem Energiespeicher (110) zum Speichern von elektrischer Energie vorgeschlagen. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte: Erfassen von Informationen betreffend das Fahrzeug-Energiesystem, Erstellen einer Liste von Zielfunktionen zum Betreiben des Fahrzeug-Energiesystems, Bestimmen einer Relevanz (Ri) der Zielfunktionen für eine vorbestimmte Anzahl an Abschnitten (Zni) einer Fahrzeugtrajektorie in Abhängigkeit von den erfassten Informationen, Gewichten der Relevanz (Ri) der Zielfunktionen für die vorbestimmte Anzahl an Abschnitten (Zni) der Fahrzeugtrajektorie, Ermitteln einer Betriebsstrategie zum Betreiben des Fahrzeug-Energiesystems (100) mit dem Brennstoffzellensystem (102) basierend auf einem vorbestimmten Anteil der gewichteten Relevanz (WiZn) der Zielfunktionen für die vorbestimmte Anzahl an Abschnitten (Zni) der Fahrzeugtrajektorie, und Betreiben des Fahrzeug-Energiesystems (100) mit dem Brennstoffzellensystem (104) gemäß der ermittelten Betriebsstrategie in den Abschnitten (Zni) der Fahrzeugtrajektorie.