Resumen de: AU2022447788A1
The invention relates to an electrochemical cell (1) for a high-pressure electrolyser, comprising: a closed cell frame (3) made of a high-pressure-resistant first material (5); an electrochemical reaction region (7), which is arranged completely inside the cell frame (3) and comprises an anodic half cell and a cathodic half cell; a gap (9), which spatially separates the reaction region (7) from the cell frame (3); and a second material (11) introduced into the gap (9), wherein the second material (11) is an electrical insulator, and wherein the second material (11) has a lower diffusion coefficient with respect to the entry of foreign ions into the reaction region (7). The invention also relates to a cell stack (19) comprising a plurality of electrochemical cells (1) and to a high-pressure electrolyser comprising a cell stack (19).
Resumen de: CN118284720A
The invention relates to an electrochemical cell (0) comprising a negative electrode (1), a positive electrode (2) and an anion-conducting membrane (3) between the negative electrode (1) and the positive electrode (2). The invention also relates to the use of the cell (0) in a method for producing hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) by electrochemical decomposition of water (H2O). The invention further relates to an electrolytic cell (6, 8) comprising a plurality of cells (0) and to a method for producing an electrolytic cell (6, 8). The aim of the invention is to provide an electrochemical cell (0) by means of which water decomposition on the basis of an anion exchange membrane can be carried out on an industrial scale. The invention also aims to reduce the production cost of the battery and efficiently prepare hydrogen and oxygen in an energy-saving manner. This object is achieved in that at least a portion of the negative electrode is in the form of a first textile comprising a catalytically active textile thread structure, and the first textile is in direct contact with the membrane.
Resumen de: AU2023237783A1
Methods and systems related to augmenting syngas production using electrolysis are disclosed. A disclosed method includes harvesting a volume of carbon monoxide from a syngas production system operating on a volume of natural gas, supplying the volume of carbon monoxide to a cathode area of an electrolyzer, and generating, using the volume of carbon monoxide and the electrolyzer, a volume of generated chemicals. The volume of generated chemicals is at least one of: a volume of hydrocarbons, a volume of olefins, a volume of organic acids, a volume of alcohols, and a volume of N-rich organic compounds.
Resumen de: RO138475A2
The invention relates to a process for preparing green hydrogen. According to the invention, the process consists of the following steps: treating biomass, biological sludges, algae, liquids loaded with organic substances and wastes from the food industry by aerobic/anaerobic fermentation with the liquid recycle, collecting the gases produced, storing the gases in gas micro-bubbles (MBG) with Venturi ejector, introducing the bubbles (MBG) into the recycled liquid, subjecting the liquid to two successive disintegrations: an ultrasonic one and an electro-kinetic one with high-voltage discharge with production of cavitation nano-bubbles (NBC) and gas nano-bubbles without cavitation, respectively, having a content of methane, ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, as well as NBC with plastic particles, pesticides, hormones, pharmaceuticals, thermolysis of organic matter and water and thermal nitrogen homolysis with decomposition of NBC and formation of fuel gas consisting of green hydrogen, water gas with 50% green hydrogen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and a fermented liquid to be used as an environmentally friendly fertilizer.
Resumen de: AU2023239123A1
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a water electrolysis method which is capable of maintaining a high electrolysis efficiency. The present invention proposes a water electrolysis method wherein: water is supplied to a water electrolysis cell, the inside of which is divided into an anode and a cathode by means of an electrolyte membrane, so as to generate oxygen at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode, respectively; and the electrolyte membrane is provided with a first layer that contains a polymer electrolyte and a second layer that is arranged on the cathode side of the first layer and contains carbon particles.
Resumen de: WO2024241056A1
The specification describes a process for preparing an oxygen evolution reaction catalyst, comprising the steps of: (i) combining iridium powder and a peroxide salt to produce a powder mixture; (ii) carrying out thermal treatment on the powder mixture; (iii) dissolving the product from (ii) in water to produce a solution; (iv) reducing the pH of the solution from (iii) to affect a precipitation and form a solid and a supernatant; (v) separating the solid from the supernatant; and (vi) drying the solid. An oxygen evolution catalyst obtainable by the process is also described.
Resumen de: DE102023113402A1
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Produktion von Wasserstoff, Sauerstoff und Stickstoff durch Kopplung eines solaren Prozesses zur Hochtemperaturelektrolyse und eines thermochemischen Reaktors zur Wärmespeicherung.
Resumen de: WO2024240830A1
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a hydrogen production installation (100), the method comprising the following successive steps: - determining a first magnitude of a nominal operating electric current (In) of at least one electrolyser (50); - measuring a second magnitude of an electric current (Imes flowing through a connection (22) between the electrolyser (50) or at least one of the electrolysers (50) and at least one photovoltaic conversion device (10); and - orienting the device (10) or at least one of the devices (10) such that the second magnitude (Imes) is less than or equal to the first magnitude (In).
Resumen de: WO2024240599A1
The invention relates to a method for producing hydrogen by steam electrolysis, using the heat from a hot effluent (102) discharged by an industrial plant, the method comprising the following steps: - heat exchange, in a heat exchanger (106), between the hot effluent (102) and a flow of water (104) in order to produce a first flow of steam (108), - cogeneration of electricity (118) and a second flow of steam (116) by a cogeneration unit (110) supplied with the first flow of steam (108), and - electrolysis of at least part of the second flow of steam (116) in an electrolysis unit (120) powered by the electricity (118), in order to produce a hydrogen flow and an oxygen-rich flow. The invention further relates to a system (100) implementing such a method and to a plant implementing such a system.
Resumen de: WO2024241608A1
This anode catalyst comprises A-site ions including alkaline earth metal ions, and B-site ions including tetravalent metal ions and iridium ions. The molar concentration of the iridium ions is 30 mol% or more. The anode catalyst also comprises an oxide having a perovskite structure and including transition metal element ions.
Resumen de: WO2024241227A1
A method for producing hydrogen in a compressed or liquid state is disclosed, which comprises electrolysis of sea or ocean water from the environment to obtain a hydrogen -oxygen mixture, wherein the electrolysis is performed under hydrostatic water pressure, after which the obtained mixture is separated in a refrigeration equipment.
Resumen de: WO2024242685A1
A system and method of making hydrogen from water. A cylindrical reaction vessel is provided with an outer shell, a central shaft, and one or more concentric inner tubes separated by annular spaces. Water is delivered to the annular spaces by a water pump through an inlet defined in the reaction vessel. The water courses along a tortuous flow path. That path begins at an inner annular space around a central shaft. It ends at an outer annular space. The water emerges from the reaction vessel through an outlet associated with a manifold. A high-frequency vibratory stimulus is applied to the reaction vessel and water. Water molecules are dissociated into hydrogen molecules and oxygen atoms. These reaction products are delivered through the manifold along an effluent flow path to a receiving pressure vessel before deployment to a sub-assembly for harnessing clean energy.
Resumen de: WO2024239672A1
A method for utilization of waste heat from converter gas and production of hydrogen. The method comprises a converter gas procedure, a converter gas waste heat recovery and power generation procedure, and a procedure of hydrogen production by means of the sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle. By means of the present method, the cost of hydrogen production at the front end of hydrogen metallurgy is reduced while waste heat from converter gas is fully utilized.
Resumen de: WO2024241769A1
Provided are: a polymerizable composition containing a quaternary ammonium salt represented by formula (I), a polymerizable monomer, a linear or branched C1-4 alkylene glycol, and at least one hydroxyl group-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a C4-15 primary alcohol, a C4-15 secondary alcohol, and a C5-15 diol which has a hydroxy group bonded to a secondary carbon atom; an ion exchange resin; an ion exchange membrane; a membrane electrode assembly; and a hydrogen production device.
Resumen de: WO2024239493A1
Disclosed in the present application are a coolant circulation system of a lye heat exchanger and a water electrolysis hydrogen production system, which belong to the technical field of heat exchangers. The lye heat exchanger is used for cooling lye. The coolant circulation system comprises: a pH meter arranged at a coolant outlet of the lye heat exchanger and used for acquiring a pH value at the coolant outlet; a liquid storage tank, a liquid inlet of the liquid storage tank being connected to the coolant outlet; a first valve arranged between the liquid inlet of the liquid storage tank and the coolant outlet; and a controller electrically connected to the pH meter and the first valve and used for controlling the first valve to be opened under a condition that the pH value is determined to be greater than or equal to a first target threshold value to allow a coolant of the lye heat exchanger to be output to the liquid storage tank for storage. The coolant circulation system can prevent the lye from polluting the system, thereby improving the safety of the system.
Resumen de: US2024392455A1
The invention relates to a novel frame for an electrochemical cell and for a stack-type device. The invention relates to the frame, electrochemical cells, preassembled modules, and stack-type device, which comprise the frame according to the invention, and to methods for producing the preassembled modules, electrochemical cells and stack-type devices which comprise the frame according to the invention. The frame according to the invention, the electrochemical cells and stack-type devices are suitable for the conversion or generation of gases and liquids under pressure. The invention is based on a novel frame and seal concept. The invention furthermore relates to a cover for a stack-type device.
Resumen de: US2024392453A1
An oxidation catalyst for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis that exhibits excellent catalytic activity, electrical conductivity and a large surface area is disclosed. A preparation method of the oxidation catalyst, an anode for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis and an anion exchange membrane water electrolysis system, each including the oxidation catalyst are also disclosed. The oxidation catalyst for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis includes a spinel-based oxide, and is prepared by precisely controlling the use of complexing agent and the pH using a co-precipitation method, whereby the oxidation catalyst can reduce the catalyst particle size to facilitate uniform dispersion of high viscosity and has a nano-sized flake structure, which makes it possible to uniformly coat the ionomer between flakes, and forms a porous structure, thereby widening the surface area and achieving excellent catalytic activity.
Resumen de: US2024392450A1
A system and method of making hydrogen from water. A cylindrical reaction vessel is provided with an outer shell, a central shaft, and one or more concentric inner tubes separated by annular spaces. Water is delivered to the annular spaces by a water pump through an inlet defined in the reaction vessel. The water courses along a tortuous flow path. That path begins at an inner annular space around a central shaft. It ends at an outer annular space. The water emerges from the reaction vessel through an outlet associated with a manifold. A high-frequency vibratory stimulus is applied to the reaction vessel and water. Water molecules are dissociated into hydrogen molecules and oxygen atoms. These reaction products are delivered through the manifold along an effluent flow path to a receiving pressure vessel before deployment to a sub-assembly for harnessing clean energy.
Resumen de: US2024392449A1
Processes and apparatus for electrocatalytically converting carbon dioxide emissions and/or ambient carbon dioxide into useful chemicals are described. The process may include: removing carbon dioxide from ambient air through a carbon capture technique, supplying a carbonate or bicarbonate aqueous solution as cathode feed to a cathode of an electrolytic cell comprising a membrane electrode assembly which includes a bipolar membrane separating an anode from the cathode, and applying an electrical potential difference between the cathode and the anode of the membrane electrode assembly to electrocatalytically reduce the carbonate or bicarbonate aqueous solution to carbon monoxide or another useful chemical.
Resumen de: US2024392446A1
A system and method of making hydrogen from water. A reaction vessel is provided with an outer shell, a central shaft, and concentric inner tubes separated by annular spaces. Water is delivered to the annular spaces by a water pump through an inlet defined in the reaction vessel. The water courses along a tortuous flow path. That path begins at an inner annular space around a central shaft. It ends at an outer annular space. The water emerges from the reaction vessel through an outlet associated with a manifold. A vibratory stimulus is applied to the reaction vessel and water. Water molecules are dissociated into hydrogen molecules and oxygen atoms. These reaction products are delivered through the manifold along an effluent flow path to a receiving pressure vessel before deployment to a sub-assembly for harnessing clean energy.
Resumen de: US2024392452A1
An electrode for gas evolution in electrolytic processes comprising a nickel-based metal substrate and a coating formed on said substrate, wherein the coating has pre-formed particles of a catalyst material exhibiting a perovskite-type structure dispersed within a nickel-based metal or metal oxide binder; and a method for the production of such an electrode.
Resumen de: US2024392447A1
Water electrolyzers, systems and methods are provided, which operate with saline water to produce hydrogen. Water electrolyzers comprise an electrode assembly configured to electrolyze received water to produce oxygen and hydrogen, and one or more diffusion layer(s) attached to one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly and configured to deliver the water for the electrolysis by excluding specified ions from received saline water. Excluding anions such as chloride ions and optionally cations from the received saline water enable maintaining the operation and efficiency of the water electrolyzers in spite of using un-deionized water for electrolysis. Ion exchange column(s) may be used to retain and/or regenerate the alkalinity (or possibly the acidity) in the electrolyzer if needed and to remove anions and optionally cations.
Resumen de: US2024395434A1
A reactor block to extract hydrogen from water includes a first opening configured to receive gasified water, a second opening, and a reactor plate. A channel is formed in the reactor plate and disposed in a fluid path between the first opening and the second opening and a radioactive coating is applied to the channel. The second opening is configured to eject hydrogen generated by radiolysis of at least a portion of the gasified water received at the first opening and passed through the channel to the second opening.
Resumen de: US2024396069A1
A method and system of generating electrical power or hydrogen from thermal energy is disclosed. The method includes separating, by a selectively permeable membrane, a first saline solution from a second saline solution, receiving, by the first saline solution and/or the second saline solution, thermal energy from a heat source, and mixing the first saline solution and the second saline solution in a controlled manner, capturing at least some salinity-gradient energy as electrical power as the salinity difference between the first saline solution and the second saline solution decreases. The method further includes transferring, by a heat pump, thermal energy from the first saline solution to the second saline solution, causing the salinity difference between the first saline solution and the second saline solution to increase. The method may include a process of membrane distillation, forward osmosis, evaporation, electrodialysis, and/or salt decomposition for further energy efficiency and power generation.
Nº publicación: AU2023306752A1 28/11/2024
Solicitante:
ASAHI CHEMICAL IND
ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Resumen de: AU2023306752A1
Provided is an operation support device comprising: a calculation unit that calculates the production amount of products per hour, which satisfies the target production amount of products to be produced over a predetermined period of time by a plurality of electrolyzers, on the basis of predetermined hourly electricity costs or power consumption in the course of the operation of the plurality electrolyzers operating in parallel; and an identification section that identifies an operating electrolyzer among the plurality of electrolyzers on the basis of the production amount calculated by the calculation unit. The calculation unit may calculate a production amount that satisfies a target production amount of products over a period of time and minimizes electricity cost or power consumption over a period of time.