Resumen de: EP4715092A2
According to an embodiment, an electrolysis device includes a cathode for reducing a reduction target to generate a reduction product, an anode for oxidizing an oxidation target to produce an oxidation product, an electrolyte layer provided between the cathode and the anode, and the electrolyte layer including an electrolyte layer material containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a heat-resistant polymer, a solid acid, a solid acid salt, and a molten salt, and a first ion conductive material, and a control layer that is provided at least one of between the cathode and the electrolyte layer and between the anode and the electrolyte layer, and that includes a porous material and a second ion-conductive material supported in at least a part of pores of the porous material, wherein 0 ≦ A ≦ B is satisfied, where A is an area of the second ion conductive material on a surface of the control layer on the cathode side or / and the anode side, and B is an area of the second ion conductive material on a surface of the control layer on the electrolyte layer side.
Resumen de: CN121152900A
A water and carbon dioxide co-electrolysis system (1) comprises an anion exchange membrane (AEM) cell (2) having at least one AEM cell (2c) comprising a cathode (8), an anode (12), and an AEM membrane (16) separating the cathode from the anode, and an anolyte circuit (18) in which the AEM membrane (16) is separated from the anode, an anolyte is fluidly connected to the anode (12) via an anolyte inlet (14i) and an anolyte outlet (14o) of the anode (12). The CO2 and H2O co-electrolysis system further comprises a mineralization system (3) comprising a mineralization unit (27) connected to the anolyte circuit (18) and comprising a mineralized metal configured to react with carbonate and bicarbonate ions circulating in the anolyte circuit (18) to form a metal carbonate.
Resumen de: GB2644246A
A catalytic reactor comprising include a housing coupled with a feedstock source to receive a flow of ammonia in gaseous form that can flow through the catalytic reactor. The housing further comprises a catalyst comprising nickel or ruthenium nanoparticles and a heating agent configured to increase in temperature when exposed to a magnetic field, furthermore a coil is positioned around the housing to provide the magnetic field to heat the metal-based catalyst using magnetic induction to be within the predefined temperature range. When exposed to the catalyst at the appropriate temperature the ammonia is decomposed to one or more reaction products.
Resumen de: CN120936421A
A method for generating and treating a two-phase effluent from one or more pressurized electrolysis cell stacks adapted to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen, whereby a pump supplies a cathodic electrolysis fluid stream from a first gas-liquid gravity separator vessel to the electrolysis cell stack, whereby another pump supplies an anode electrolysis fluid flow from a second gas-liquid gravity separator vessel to the electrolysis cell stack, and whereby at least one cyclone gas-liquid separator receives a combined effluent from the cathode electrolysis chamber and/or receives a combined effluent from the anode electrolysis chamber, these combined effluents are respectively located within respective gas-liquid gravity separator containers, whereby further, the at least one cyclonic gas-liquid separator separates the gas from the liquid within the gas-liquid gravity separator container along a substantially horizontal cyclonic axis of rotation. An electrolytic cell system is also provided.
Resumen de: CN121100420A
Gas pressure equalization systems (400-401) and methods of operation for electrosynthetic or electrical energy liquid gas cells or cell stacks (210) are disclosed in one example. The gas pressure equalization systems (400-401) include a first pressure equalization tank (410) for partially containing a first liquid (470) and a first gas. The first gas is positioned above a first liquid level (471). A first gas conduit (430) is provided for transporting the first gas between the battery or battery stack (210) and the first pressure equalization tank (410). In another example, a second pressure equalization tank (420) may additionally be provided for partially containing a second liquid (473) and a second gas positioned above a second liquid level (472). A second gas conduit (440) is then provided for conveying the second gas between the cell or cell stack (210) and the second pressure equalization tank (420).
Resumen de: CN120476490A
The present invention provides a reinforced ion conducting membrane comprising: (a) a reinforcement layer comprising a porous polymer structure; and (b) a polymer ion conducting membrane material impregnated within the porous polymer structure; wherein the porous polymer structure comprises a polymer backbone based on a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and the polymer ion-conducting membrane material has a transition temperature T alpha in the range of from 60 DEG C to 80 DEG C and including end values.
Resumen de: CN121358894A
Proton exchange membranes are described. The proton exchange membrane includes: a reinforcing membrane; a continuous non-porous hydrogen recombination catalyst coating, the continuous non-porous hydrogen recombination catalyst coating comprising a mixture of a hydrogen recombination catalyst and a proton conducting ionomer; and a continuous non-porous cross-linked polyelectrolyte multilayer coating, the continuous non-porous cross-linked polyelectrolyte multilayer coating comprising alternating layers of a polycationic polymer and a polyanionic polymer. Catalyst coated membranes incorporating proton exchange membranes and methods of making proton exchange membranes are also described.
Resumen de: US20260074250A1
A corrosion-resistant system, a carbon-free power generation system, and a fuel cell system are provided. The corrosion-resistant system includes an ammonia supply unit; a first conduit connected to the ammonia supply unit; an ammonia decomposition unit comprising a chamber connected to the first conduit; and a second conduit connected to the chamber, wherein an operating temperature of the chamber is 410° C. or lower, the first conduit and the chamber comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel and a nickel-based alloy, and the second conduit comprises a nickel-based alloy (NT) satisfying Equation 1: T≤15 μm.
Resumen de: US20260070031A1
An ammonia decomposition reactor, a hydrogen production apparatus and a method for producing hydrogen are provided. The ammonia decomposition reactor may include a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein an operating temperature of the first chamber is 410° C. or lower, the first chamber includes at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel, and a nickel-based alloy, and the second chamber includes a nickel-based alloy (NT) satisfying Equation 1 below.T≤15μmEquation1
Resumen de: CN121175118A
Disclosed herein is a catalyst comprising a multi-component alloy having a single-phase structure. The multi-component alloy includes iridium, ruthenium, or a combination thereof in combination with at least four metals, wherein the at least four metals do not include platinum group metals. Methods of making the catalyst are also provided herein.
Resumen de: WO2025017013A1
The present invention relates to an electrode comprising or consisting of an electrocatalyst, the electrocatalyst comprising a metal boride, wherein the metal boride comprises at least one element M1 selected from Ti, Zr and Hf, and at least one element M2 selected from Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ir and Pt; and the metal boride contains more than 10 atomic % of M2. The present invention also provides an electrode obtainable by subjecting the electrode to an electrocatalytic reaction. It also relates to an electrolyzer comprising said electrode. It is also concerned with a method for producing an electrode, and use of an electrode in an electrocatalytic reaction.
Resumen de: WO2026058474A1
This water electrolysis system is provided with: a hydrogen production device unit that comprises a water electrolysis stack unit that includes one or more water electrolysis stacks that produce oxygen and hydrogen through an electrolytic reaction; a power source that supplies direct-current power to the one or more water electrolysis stacks; a pure water supply piping system that supplies pure water; an oxygen outflow piping system that causes oxygen produced by the water electrolysis stack unit to flow out to the outside; a hydrogen outflow piping system that causes hydrogen produced by the water electrolysis stack unit to flow out to the outside; an insulation unit that electrically insulates between the hydrogen production device unit and the ground; electrically insulating first insulated piping that is disposed in part of the pure water supply piping system; electrically insulating second insulated piping that is disposed in part of the oxygen outflow piping system; and electrically insulating third insulated piping that is disposed in part of the hydrogen outflow piping system.
Resumen de: CN119020815A
The invention provides an electrode and a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of functional materials. The electrode comprises a substrate, a nickel transition layer wrapping the surface of the substrate and a porous active layer wrapping the surface of the nickel transition layer, the porous active layer is made of nickel-based alloy or cobalt-based alloy, and alloy elements in the nickel-based alloy and the cobalt-based alloy comprise zinc. The electrode provided by the invention has the characteristics of high activity, high stability and high binding force when being used for producing hydrogen by electrolyzing water.
Resumen de: WO2026019015A1
One embodiment of the present invention provides an anion-exchange membrane water electrolysis system incorporating a reference electrode, and a method for producing same. The anion-exchange membrane water electrolysis system incorporating a reference electrode according to one embodiment of the present invention places the reference electrode not between reduction (cathode) and oxidation (anode) electrodes but outside of a membrane electrode assembly, thereby allowing overvoltage of each electrode to be measured without degrading system performance.
Resumen de: US20260078510A1
According to an embodiment, an electrolysis device includes a cathode for reducing a reduction target to generate a reduction product, an anode for oxidizing an oxidation target to produce an oxidation product, an electrolyte layer provided between the cathode and the anode, and the electrolyte layer including an electrolyte layer material containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a heat-resistant polymer, a solid acid, a solid acid salt, and a molten salt, and a first ion conductive material, and a control layer that is provided at least one of between the cathode and the electrolyte layer and between the anode and the electrolyte layer, and that includes a porous material and a second ion-conductive material supported in at least a part of pores of the porous material, wherein 0≤A≤B is satisfied, where A is an area of the second ion conductive material on a surface of the control layer on the cathode side or/and the anode side, and B is an area of the second ion conductive material on a surface of the control layer on the electrolyte layer side.
Resumen de: WO2026057149A1
The invention relates to the field of photocatalytic hydrogen generation using sunlight and water. It addresses the technical problem of efficiently splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using a specially designed photoelectrode. The photoelectrode comprises a semiconductive photo-harvester containing metal silicide, an oxidation cocatalyst with magnesium tin oxide, and a reduction cocatalyst of cobalt, nickel, and manganese alloys. The manufacturing method includes preparing a silicon-based photosensitive material, applying protective and anti-reflective coatings, and bonding the cocatalysts using techniques like sputtering. The photoelectrode is used in a transparent container filled with water and exposed to sunlight to generate hydrogen and oxygen, which can be collected and stored for energy applications, such as fuel cells. This invention aims to provide a renewable and environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, overcoming challenges related to material stability and water impurities.
Resumen de: US20260078508A1
The present invention discloses a nickel oxide-based iron-iridium bi-electrocatalytic catalyst, its preparation method and application, belonging to the technical field of catalytic materials. In the present invention, a nickel oxide material is prepared as a nickel oxide working electrode, and a mixed solution of an iron precursor, an iridium precursor, and an OH- source is used as an electrolyte. Iron-iridium bimetal is deposited on the nickel oxide working electrode by electrochemical deposition to obtain a nickel oxide-based iron-iridium bi-electrocatalytic catalyst. The preparation method provided by the present invention realizes the multi-scale dispersion of two metal elements, iron and iridium, on the surface of the nickel oxide support. This multi-scale structure not only provides abundant catalytic active sites, enabling the catalyst to more efficiently adsorb and activate reactants during the reaction process, but also significantly enhances the electron transfer efficiency, thereby improving the catalytic activity of the catalyst. In addition, the synergistic effect of iron and iridium optimizes the electronic structure of the catalyst, further improving its catalytic performance.
Resumen de: CN120981607A
A selective membrane is described that includes a porous polymer membrane and a selective material on at least one outer surface. A selective material comprising a composite material of an ion exchange polymer and zirconia particles (ZrO2) distributed throughout the ion exchange polymer may be applied as a liquid by a spray method. Selective membranes made by the methods described herein are suitable for alkaline water electrolysis applications.
Resumen de: US20260071340A1
A catalyst for water electrolysis electrode, a method for preparing the catalyst, and a water electrolysis electrode including the catalyst are provided. A catalyst for water electrolysis electrode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a carbon structure doped with a first element and a second element, and an alloy nanoparticle doped with the first element. The alloy nanoparticle is supported on a surface of the carbon structure, and the first element is iron (Fe).
Resumen de: CN120882908A
The invention relates to an electrolysis cell system (10) comprising at least one electrolysis cell (20) comprising at least one steam inlet (41) and at least one exhaust gas outlet (38; 39), and a turbocharger (62) for compressing the exhaust gas from the electrolysis cell (20). The turbocharger (62) comprises a driving fluid inlet, a driving fluid outlet, a compressed fluid inlet, a compressed fluid outlet, a compressor (13) and a turbine (12). The turbine (12) is configured to drive the compressor (13). A driving fluid outlet of the turbocharger (62) is fluidly connected to at least one steam inlet (41) of the electrolysis cell (20). At least one exhaust gas outlet (38; 39) is fluidly connected to a compressed fluid inlet of the turbocharger (62). The system (10) may further include a steam source in fluid connection with the drive fluid inlet of the turbocharger (62) to power the turbine (12) using pressurized steam.
Resumen de: WO2026059567A1
A method and system for capturing carbon dioxide from the air with a carbon contactor (also referred as to a carbon capture device), using an carbonate lean/poor alkaline solution to produce a carbonate rich alkaline rich solution, sending the resulting carbonate rich solution to an electrolyzer to generate hydrogen gas, and using the hydrogen gas to power a power plant, the hydrogen gas either used alone, or blended with natural gas or ammonia, and at least some of the power generated by the power plant is used to power the contactor and the electrolyzer.
Resumen de: WO2026058474A1
This water electrolysis system is provided with: a hydrogen production device unit that comprises a water electrolysis stack unit that includes one or more water electrolysis stacks that produce oxygen and hydrogen through an electrolytic reaction; a power source that supplies direct-current power to the one or more water electrolysis stacks; a pure water supply piping system that supplies pure water; an oxygen outflow piping system that causes oxygen produced by the water electrolysis stack unit to flow out to the outside; a hydrogen outflow piping system that causes hydrogen produced by the water electrolysis stack unit to flow out to the outside; an insulation unit that electrically insulates between the hydrogen production device unit and the ground; electrically insulating first insulated piping that is disposed in part of the pure water supply piping system; electrically insulating second insulated piping that is disposed in part of the oxygen outflow piping system; and electrically insulating third insulated piping that is disposed in part of the hydrogen outflow piping system.
Resumen de: WO2026058041A1
A system can include a catalytic reactor heated using magnetic induction to perform a magnetically induced decomposition reaction. The catalytic reactor can include a housing coupled with a feedstock source to receive a flow of an inorganic compound in gaseous form that can flow through the catalytic reactor. The housing can include a metal-based catalyst selected to decompose the inorganic compound into one or more reaction products within a predefined temperature range. The metal- based catalyst can include a heating agent that can increase in temperature when exposed to a magnetic field. A coil can be positioned around the housing to provide the magnetic field to heat the metal-based catalyst using magnetic induction to be within the predefined temperature range
Resumen de: WO2026057993A1
A process for the catalytic cracking of a liquid ammonia feedstock to produce a cracked gas stream, comprising the steps of i) heating the liquid ammonia feedstock to an intermediate temperature by heat exchange with a liquid heat exchange medium to produce a cooled liquid heat exchange medium; and ii) using the cooled liquid heat exchange medium to provide cooling to one or more downstream processes.
Nº publicación: WO2026057995A1 19/03/2026
Solicitante:
JOHNSON MATTHEY DAVY TECHNOLOGIES LTD [GB]
JOHNSON MATTHEY DAVY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Resumen de: WO2026057995A1
A process for the catalytic cracking of a liquid ammonia feedstock to produce a cracked gas stream, comprising the steps of i) heating the liquid ammonia feedstock to an intermediate temperature by heat exchange with a liquid heat exchange medium to produce a cooled liquid heat exchange medium; and ii) using the intermediate temperature liquid ammonia feedstock to provide cooling to one or more downstream processes.