Absstract of: WO2026141604A1
The present invention provides: a carbon material for a catalyst support of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, said carbon material being composed of porous activated carbon black and satisfying the following requirements (A) to (D); a catalyst layer using the same; and a fuel cell. (A) The adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.1 is 100 mL/g to 250 mL/g. (B) The nitrogen adsorption amount for pores having a pore diameter of 2 nm to 6 nm as obtained by subtracting the nitrogen adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.218 from the nitrogen adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.671 is 50 mL/g to 300 mL/g. (C) The difference obtained by subtracting the adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.8 according to an adsorption isotherm from the adsorption amount at a relative pressure of 0.8 according to a desorption isotherm is 50 mL/g or less. (D) The line width of a peak appearing near 1580 cm-1 in a Raman spectrum is 70 cm-1 to 84 cm-1.
Absstract of: WO2026141603A1
This catalyst carrier carbon material for a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises porous activated carbon black satisfying the following requirements (A) to (C). (A) The pore volume VA20 of pores having a pore diameter of 20 nm or less is 0.45-0.80 mL/g. (B) The pore volume VA1.5 of pores having a pore diameter of 1.5 nm or less is 0.005-0.045 mL/g. (C) The pore volume VD5-6 of pores having a diameter of 5-6 nm is 0.004-0.035 mL/g.
Absstract of: WO2026141061A1
Provided are: an electroconductive sheet containing a fluororesin and a carbon-based electroconductive substance that contains carbon-based electroconductive fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.1-0.9 µm, wherein the fluororesin content is 1-35 mass% with respect to the total solids of the electroconductive sheet, and the maximum peak in the pore size distribution is in the range of 0.1-5.0 µm; a membrane electrode assembly; and a fuel cell.
Absstract of: US20260188714A1
Described herein are method for improved inspection of porous transport layer (PTL) surfaces for use in electrochemical devices such as fuel cells or electrolyzers. The described methods implement an added reflective layer, curving of the PTL surface, or both to enhance detectability of surface defects. By recognizing and addressing these surface defects, electrochemical cell performance and life may be improved by reducing damage caused to the electrolyte membrane when it is attached to the surface of the PTL.
Absstract of: WO2026142451A1
The invention relates to power engineering and can be used for creating efficient power units based on high-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. A battery of microtubular solid oxide fuel cells comprises a housing having microtubular fuel cells disposed therein, the fuel cells being distributed across the interior of the housing by at least one spacing (separating) partition to form separate cathode and anode chambers inside the housing, and further comprises a central tubular fuel gas delivery element having a fuel reformer (fuel processor) arranged therein, wherein the battery is provided with at least one perforated plate having holes for microtubular solid oxide fuel cells, said plate being arranged inside the housing transverse to the fuel cells, and wherein the fuel cells are disposed/arranged in the holes in the plate with clearance (so that a gap is present). The technical result to which the claimed technical solution is directed is that of increasing the power of a battery of microtubular solid oxide fuel cells, and also the reliability and safety thereof, while preserving the dimensions of the device as a whole.
Absstract of: US20260185251A1
0000 A porous transport layer (PTL) shearing device may include a compression block having a bottom face profile including a shearing edge, and a shearing base die having a top face profile, the compression block and the base die are cooperatively configured to deform and shear a PTL such that a perimeter edge thickness of the PTL is less than an uncompressed center portion thickness of the PTL.
Absstract of: US20260183717A1
A fluid transfer element is provided that may be used as a humidifier in a fuel cell application to transfer moisture from wet discharge air to incoming dry air from ambient. The element comprises an arrangement of hollow membrane tubes, also referred to as hollow membrane fibers, which have a passageway through the tubes and a separate passageway around the tubes through interstices between adjacent exteriors of tubes. The arrangement of the hollow membrane tubes comprises tubes having different flow cross-section areas arranged to provide different flow restriction properties, which can be provide by larger diameter tubes and smaller diameter tubes. The tubes may be arranged to reduce pressure drop and induce wet gas air flow into smaller interstices along the wet air flow path.
Absstract of: WO2026142315A1
The present invention relates to a separator for a solid oxide fuel cell and a manufacturing method therefor, the separator comprising: a metal support layer; and a protective layer surrounding the metal support layer, wherein the metal support layer is an alloy plate containing chromium, the protective layer is a cobalt-nickel alloy thin film, comprises 30 to 70 wt% of cobalt and 70 to 30 wt% of nickel, and has a maximum tensile strength of 1200 MPa to 2300 MPa (both inclusive). The separator for a solid oxide fuel cell and the manufacturing method therefor of the present invention can exhibit improved mechanical properties, excellent suppression of chromium volatilization, and low sheet resistance at high temperatures.
Absstract of: US20260188710A1
0000 A cooling device mounted on a fuel cell system discharges exhaust air from a plurality of radiators through a first central exhaust duct and a second central exhaust duct. Exhaust air from a part of the radiators is introduced into the first central exhaust duct so as to rotate in a first rotation direction, and exhaust air from another part of the radiators is introduced into the second central exhaust duct so as to rotate in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction.
Absstract of: WO2026140297A1
In the present invention, an acquisition unit acquires remaining amount information, which is information about a remaining amount of fuel (step S101). The acquisition unit acquires remaining amount information for each cartridge, which is information about the remaining amount of fuel in the cartridge. In step S102, a generation unit generates bonus information, which is information about a bonus to be given to a user on the basis of the acquired remaining amount information (step S102). The generation unit generates this bonus information for each cartridge. Thereafter, an association unit associates the generated bonus information with the user who uses the fuel for which the remaining amount information was acquired (step S103).
Absstract of: US20260188706A1
0000 An electrode catalyst according to the present disclosure includes: a mesoporous material; and catalyst metal particles supported at least within the mesoporous material and including platinum and a metal different from platinum. The mesoporous material has mesopores with a mode radius of greater than or equal to 1 nm and less than or equal to 25 nm and a pore volume of greater than or equal to 1.0 cm<3>/g and less than or equal to 3.0 cm<3>/g. The catalyst metal is represented by the chemical formula Pt
Absstract of: US20260188705A1
The present invention relates to a catalyst and a method of manufacturing the same. Provided is a method of manufacturing a catalyst which includes reacting an aqueous precursor solution including a metal salt, glycerol, and oxalic acid in the presence of a carbon-based carrier.
Absstract of: AU2024400375A1
A chamber, e.g. in a heat exchanger or flowing electrolytic half-cell, for through flow of a fluid which is capable of elastic turbulence has an internal structure with obstructions to compel flow to undergo successive changes of direction thereby applying stress to the flow of fluid through the chamber. The internal structure comprises an upstream portion in which the applied stress induces elastic turbulence to begin and a downstream portion which applies less stress per unit length and sustains the elastic turbulence while providing economy of pressure to propel the fluid. Configuration of the upstream portion may be planned with computer modeling so as to avoid formation of stagnant zones.
Absstract of: US20260183761A1
An anion exchange membrane obtainable by curing a curable composition comprising a component (a) comprising: a compound (A) and/or a compound (B) and/or a compound (C); wherein: (A) is an optionally substituted non-aromatic bicyclic structure comprising two nitrogen atoms, wherein the rings of said non-aromatic bicyclic structure are independently 4-, 5- 6- or 7-membered; wherein each of said rings comprises a nitrogen atom which may be at a bridgehead position; wherein to each of said nitrogen atoms are attached one or two groups independently selected from hydrogen, C1-3 alkyl, C5-6 cycloalkyl, and vinylbenzyl, provided that the compound comprises at least two vinylbenzyl groups; (B) is an optionally substituted 5- 6- or 7-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring comprising one nitrogen atom and as substituent to the ring a C1-6 alkyl group comprising a nitrogen atom; wherein to the nitrogen atom of said non-aromatic heterocyclic ring are attached one or two groups independently selected from hydrogen, C1-3 alkyl, C5-6 cycloalkyl, and vinylbenzyl, provided that the compound comprises at least two vinylbenzyl groups; (C) is an optionally substituted non-aromatic spirocyclic structure comprising two nitrogen atoms, wherein the rings of said non-aromatic spirocyclic structure are independently 4- 5- or 6-membered; wherein each of said rings comprises at least one nitrogen atom which may be at a bridgehead position; wherein to each of said nitrogen atoms are attached one or two
Absstract of: US20260184562A1
A method for obtaining hydrogen from methanol or ammonia. First, methanol or ammonia is evaporated. Second, the methanol or ammonia is reformed in order to form a hydrogen-containing gas mixture. Third, the gaseous reformate is cooled. Fourth, the hydrogen is separated from the cooled gaseous reformate by means of a sorption process. Fifth, in parallel with the first four steps, air is compressed and preheated. Sixth, the adsorbent loaded with the extract is regenerated. Seventh, the extract separated from the adsorbent, the tail gas, is combusted with the air. The combustion gases are passed in the direction of flow of the combustion gases through at least two different heat exchangers in order to (i) reform the methanol or the ammonia, (ii) evaporate the reformer feed, and (iii) provide a regeneration process.
Absstract of: US20260186037A1
0000 Electrode resistance measuring devices are provided which measure the through-plane resistance of an electrode and enables single-sheet measurement for individual electrodes with high reproducibility, the device comprising: an upper terminal whose bottom surface is in close contact with an upper surface of a measurement target electrode; a lower terminal of which the top surface is in close contact with the bottom surface of an electrode to be measured; and a resistance measurement unit electrically connected to an upper terminal and the lower terminal so as to measure the resistance of the electrode to be measured, wherein microporous layers are formed on the bottom surface of the upper terminal and the top surface of the lower terminal.
Absstract of: WO2026142193A1
The present invention relates to a hollow fiber membrane for a fuel cell membrane humidifier, a method for manufacturing same, and a membrane humidifier comprising same, the hollow fiber membrane comprising a porous polymer and a composite antioxidant, wherein the composite antioxidant includes a first amine-based antioxidant having a molecular weight of 1000 or less and a second amine-based antioxidant having a molecular weight of greater than 1000.
Absstract of: WO2026142194A1
The present invention relates to: a hollow fiber membrane for fuel cell membrane humidifiers; a method for manufacturing same; and a membrane humidifier comprising same, the hollow fiber membrane comprising a porous polymer and a composite antioxidant, wherein the composite antioxidant comprises a metal-based antioxidant and an antioxidant aid.
Absstract of: WO2026142398A1
One embodiment of the present invention provides a perovskite-structured metal oxyhydride compound with hydride ion conductivity, and a preparation method therefor. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the perovskite-structured metal oxyhydride compound with hydride ion conductivity has intrinsic hydride ion conductivity without an external hydrogen supply, and thus can be utilized in various fields such as hydrogen energy devices and catalyst devices.
Absstract of: WO2026137536A1
The present invention relates to the technical field of sealing materials. Disclosed are an SOFC high-temperature vermiculite sealing material and a preparation method therefor. The material is prepared from modified chemically-expanded vermiculite and anion high-temperature expanded vermiculite. The modified chemically-expanded vermiculite is positively charged, and the anion high-temperature expanded vermiculite is negatively charged; and the two are mixed to generate electrostatic attraction so as to achieve compounding. The material does not contain any adhesive, and the ignition loss is significantly reduced while the compounding strength of the sealing material is unchanged. A fatty acid salt is used as an intercalation agent of the chemically-expanded vermiculite, and the modified chemically-expanded vermiculite prepared from the fatty acid salt has a 700°C high-temperature-resistant compressive strength. The anion high-temperature expanded vermiculite is produced by treating high-temperature expanded vermiculite with anion air, allowing the high-temperature expanded vermiculite to be loaded with and accumulate negative charges, and treating high-temperature expanded vermiculite with anion air requires no chemical agents, has a simple process, and can be produced on a large scale.
Absstract of: US20260188704A1
0000 A gas diffusion layer includes: a porous member containing conductive particles, conductive fibers, and a polymer resin, wherein the polymer resin has polymer resin particles presenting in particulate form, and the polymer resin includes two or more polymer resin particles fused together in part.
Absstract of: US20260184433A1
0000 A fuel cell for an aircraft includes a textile support substrate having one or more textile extensible fitting regions and an outer surface. A shell layer is conformed to the outer surface of the textile support substrate to form the fuel cell. The shell layer has one or more shell extensible fitting regions adjacent to the one or more textile extensible fitting regions. The one or more textile extensible fitting regions and the one or more shell extensible fitting regions form one or more fuel cell extensible fitting regions each of which is configured for extensible motion.
Absstract of: WO2026139576A1
The present invention relates to an exhaust device (60) for a fuel cell system comprising a mixing chamber (62), a hydrogen inlet (74) connected to an anode outlet of the fuel cell, an oxygen inlet (76) connected to a cathode outlet of the fuel cell, two exhaust outlets (84.1, 84.2) fluidically connected to the mixing chamber (62) and extending along different respective main outlet axes. The exhaust device (60) comprises two distinct exhaust mounting configurations comprising a first configuration, in which only a first of the exhaust outlets (84.1) is able to exhaust to downstream a fluid contained in the mixing chamber (62), and a second configuration, in which only a second of the exhaust outlets (84.2) is able to exhaust to downstream a fluid contained in the mixing chamber (62).
Absstract of: WO2026139559A1
The present invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising an air circuit and a cooling circuit (70) for cooling the fuel cell, the air circuit comprising an air supply line (31) connected to the cathode inlet of the cell, which air supply line (31) comprises a compressor (40), and further comprising an air discharge line (32) connected to the cathode outlet (14). The fuel cell system (1) is mounted in a spatial arrangement comprising: - positioning a portion of the air supply line (31) extending from the compressor (40) to the cathode inlet above the cooling circuit (70) in the direction of elevation (Z) of the fuel cell system; and - positioning the air circuit and the cooling circuit (70) next to the fuel cell in a plane perpendicular to the direction of elevation (Z).
Nº publicación: US20260188713A1 02/07/2026
Applicant:
BEIJING INTELLIUNITY TECH CO LTD [CN]
Beijing IntelliUnity Technology Co., Ltd.
Absstract of: US20260188713A1
0000 This disclosure relates to a hydrogen fuel cell system, including: a stack assembly, an air guide device and a hydrogen storage cylinder; The stack assembly has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air guide device includes an air hood, a fan and a mounting shell set inside the air hood. The air hood is set at the air outlet. A first air duct is formed between the outer wall of the mounting shell and the inner wall of the air hood. The air inlet of the fan is connected to the first air duct. A second air duct is set inside the mounting shell, and the hydrogen storage cylinder is set inside the second air duct.