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Brennstoffzellenmodul

Resumen de: DE102025131161A1

Ein Brennstoffzellenmodul (100) kann umfassen: einen Brennstoffzellenstapel (10) mit mehreren aneinander gestapelten Brennstoffzellen (12), wobei der Brennstoffzellenstapel (10) eine erste Endfläche (10a) an einem Ende in einer Stapelrichtung der Brennstoffzellen (12) und eine zweite Endfläche (10b) an einem anderen Ende in der Stapelrichtung umfasst; einen Oxidationsgaseinlassverteiler (20) mit einer Oxidationsgaszufuhröffnung (20a) an der ersten Fläche (10a), die so konfiguriert ist, dass sie Oxidationsgas aufnimmt, und einer ersten Oxidationsgasauslassöffnung (20b) an der zweiten Fläche (10b); einen Oxidationsgasauslassverteiler (30), der so konfiguriert ist, dass Oxidationsgas, das durch jede Brennstoffzelle (12) geströmt ist, durch den Oxidationsgasauslassverteiler (30) strömen kann, und der eine zweite Oxidationsgasauslassöffnung (30a) an der zweiten Fläche (10b) umfasst; einen Auslasskanal (32), der mit der zweiten Oxidationsgasauslassöffnung (30a) verbunden ist und so konfiguriert ist, dass er Oxidationsgas aus dem Oxidationsgasauslassverteiler (30) auslässt; und einen Abzweigkanal (40), der die erste Oxidationsgasauslassöffnung (30a) und den Auslasskanal (32) verbindet.

METHOD FOR RECYCLING REINFORCED IONOMER MEMBRANES

Resumen de: WO2026050192A1

Described herein is a method of separating components of a reinforced ionomer membrane. The reinforced ionomer membrane includes an ionomer component and a reinforcement component coupled to the ionomer component. The method includes fragmenting the reinforced ionomer membrane to produce fragmented ionomer membrane; pulverizing the fragmented ionomer membrane to form a mixture of pulverized ionomer and reinforcement fibers; and separating the ionomer component from the reinforcement component. The method is useful for recycling ionomers.

ACTIVE STACK COMPRESSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Resumen de: WO2026049987A1

A fuel cell stack compression system includes a tie rod configured to extend along a length of a fuel cell stack to compress the fuel cell stack when the tie rod is subjected to a tensile force, a bellows coupled to and configured to provide the tensile force on the tie rod, a strain gauge configured to measure the strain on the tie rod or on a component coupling the tie rod to the bellows, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive strain gauge measurements from the strain gauge and control pressure in the bellows to adjust the tensile force on the tie rod. Corresponding fuel cell stack assembly is also provided.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren für eine Übergabe von Zuschnitten

Resumen de: DE102024125067A1

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren für eine Übergabe von Zuschnitten an eine Übergabestrecke, insbesondere für eine Übergabe von Zuschnitten (10) an eine Materialbahn, eine Transportbahn (14), eine rotierende Walze und/oder an entlang einer Transportstrecke transportierte Produkte (12), die Vorrichtung (1) umfassend ein Positioniersystem (2) mit mindestens zwei, insbesondere drei oder mehr, entlang einer umlaufenden Bahn bewegbaren Schlitten (20) und mit einem Antriebssystem (24), wobei die Schlitten (20) jeweils eine Produktaufnahme (22) aufweisen und eingerichtet sind, um jeweils einen Zuschnitt (10) an der Produktaufnahme (22) aufzunehmen, den Zuschnitt (10) ortsfest an der Produktaufnahme gehalten zu transportieren, und den Zuschnitt (10) an die Übergabestrecke zu übergeben, und wobei das Antriebssystem (24) eingerichtet ist, um die Schlitten (20) entlang der umlaufenden Bahn zumindest abschnittsweise unabhängig voneinander zu bewegen.

REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL UTILIZING LIQUID HYDROGEN CARRIER

Resumen de: WO2026047671A1

The invention provides a method of storing and producing energy with the aid of a liquid hydrogen carrier (LHC) as a fuel material in a unified regenerative fuel cell having bifunctional electrocatalyst on its oxygen electrode. A fuel cell system comprising the unified regenerative fuel cell and a fuel supply and regeneration installation for the LHC is also provided.

REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL UTILIZING LIQUID HYDROGEN CARRIER

Resumen de: WO2026047670A1

The invention provides Pt 1-99- Ir1-99-Mo-99 aerogel useful as a bifunctional electrocatalyst in a unified regenerative fuel cell. Also provided is a unified regenerative fuel cell and a method of storing and producing energy with the aid of a liquid hydrogen carrier (LHC) as a fuel material in a unified regenerative fuel cell.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FUEL CELL STACK

Resumen de: WO2026047056A1

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a fuel cell stack (10), wherein an insulating material (15) is applied to edge regions (6) of bipolar plates (1) of a provided fuel cell stack (10). For this purpose, the insulating material (15) is sprayed onto at least one side surface (11) of the fuel cell stack (10) by means of a spraying device (21). In particular, the insulating material may be sprayed so that it penetrates at least partially between adjacent bipolar plates (1) and thereby at least partially covers the edge regions (6) of the surfaces of the bipolar plates (1) with the insulating material (15).

ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION FACILITY COMPRISING A FUEL CELL AND A CHEMICAL REACTOR AND ASSOCIATED PROCESS

Resumen de: AU2024360081A1

The present invention provides a facility for producing electricity comprising a non-galvanic fuel cell (1) whose heat is recovered for implementing endothermic chemical reactions (310-312) which generate at least part of the fuel of the fuel cell, which offers greater efficiency and flexibility than those of prior art. Such an improvement is provided in particular with means for storing (318) at least part of the fuel coming from the chemical reactor (310) and means (141, 320) for introducing on demand said fuel from said tank (318) to said fuel cell (1). The fuel storing means (318) allow great flexibility: the fuel produced by the chemical reactor may thereby not be used immediately by the fuel cell (1) - this allows for adaptation of the production of electricity of the fuel cell to the external demand.

DETECTION METHOD OF STATE OF CHARGE OF FLOW BATTERY

Resumen de: US20260063726A1

A detection method of a state of charge of a flow battery, comprising: providing a flow battery, executing a preliminary step, and executing a detection step; the preliminary step includes providing a detection device, operating the flow battery with at least one full charge and full discharge in a time interval, and obtaining a waveform according to the signal which is corresponding to a plurality of measured values and a plurality of time values in the time interval; defining the state of charge (SoC) values according to the waveform and obtaining a curve corresponding to the measured values and the plurality of state of charge values; the detection step includes detecting a negative electrode electrolyte and outputting the signal by the detection device; obtaining a value according to the signal; through the curve, one of the state of charge values corresponding to the value is obtained.

DETECTION SYSTEM OF STATE OF CHARGE OF FLOW BATTERY

Resumen de: US20260063725A1

A detection system of a state of charge of a flow battery is adapted to detect the state of charge (SoC) of the flow battery. The flow battery includes a negative electrode circulation pipeline adapted to circularly transport a negative electrode electrolyte between a negative electrode and a negative electrode electrolyte storage tank. The detection system of the state of charge of the flow battery includes a transparent pipe communicating with the negative electrode circulation pipeline and a detection device including a light source and a receiver. The light source and the receiver are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the transparent pipe in a radial direction of the transparent pipe. The light source emits a light with a single wavelength. After the light passes through the negative electrode electrolyte in the transparent pipe, the receiver receives the light and outputs a signal.

ANION EXCHANGE POLYMERS CAPABLE OF CONTROLLED CROSSLINKING

Resumen de: US20260061413A1

Polymers based on poly(aryl alkylene) that are capable of crosslinking in a controlled manner are provided. Crosslinked anion exchange membranes or anion exchange ionomers formed from these polymers not only have superior chemical stability and hydroxide conductivity but also have decreased water uptake and improved mechanical stability.

Fuel Cell Powered Vaporizer Device

Resumen de: US20260060300A1

A vaporizer device includes a fuel cell disposed with a device body and configured to receive a cartridge having a first compartment that holds a vaporizable material, a second compartment that holds a fuel, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for fluidically, thermally, and/or electrically coupling to a vaporizer device body. Various implementations of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for a fuel cell within the cartridge.

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING PARTIAL PRESSURES AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF GASES IN FUEL CELL

Resumen de: US20260066317A1

A method for estimating partial pressures and relative humidity of gases in a fuel cell is introduced. The method may comprise setting control volumes in the fuel cell based on physical features of the gases, determining stay time periods of the gases in the control volumes based on flow velocities of the gases, wherein the stay time periods correspond to times the gases remain within the control volumes, determining a number of moles and mole movement rates of the gases in the control volumes based on the stay time periods, estimating partial pressures and the relative humidity of the gases in the control volumes based on the determined number of moles and mole movement rates, and controlling an operational parameter of the fuel cell based on the estimated partial pressures and relative humidity of the gases in the control volumes.

PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE COMPRISING FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING POLYMER

Resumen de: US20260066322A1

Proton exchange membranes are described. The proton exchange membranes comprise a blend of a proton-conductive polymer and a free radical scavenging polymer having phenolic hydroxyl groups. The free radical scavenging polymer and the cation exchange polymer form a miscible polymer blend with no phase separation or inorganic particle agglomeration issues. The free radical scavenging polymer may comprise a plurality of repeating units of formula (II) having phenolic hydroxyl functional groups.Membrane electrode assemblies incorporating the proton exchange membranes are also described.

BOLT FASTENED FUEL ASSEMBLY FOR BIOFUELS

Resumen de: US20260066323A1

A bio-electrochemical fuel cell is provided. The fuel cell includes an anode placed between a second endplate and a supporting plate, a cathode placed between a first endplate and the supporting plate, a separator plate provided between the first endplate and the cathode, a separator plate provided between the second endplate and the anode, and at least one separator plate provided on each side of the supporting plate. The anode has a first layer and a biofilm including photosynthetic microorganisms is present on a surface of the first layer. A central aperture of the first endplate receives a flow of water containing the photosynthetic microorganisms and a central aperture of the second endplate discharges the flow of water. Application of light to the fuel cell assembly causes the photosynthetic microorganisms to release oxygen at the anode and induces a photo-current in the anode.

FUEL CELL APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260066318A1

A fuel cell apparatus includes: a fuel cell, including unit cells stacked in a first direction and separators spaced apart from each other in the first direction; and a cell connector mounted to the fuel cell in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The separators include first and second separators adjacent to each other. The fuel cell further includes a first gasket disposed so as to form a recess contacting an edge of the first separator, a second gasket disposed on the second separator while facing the recess in the first direction to define a receiving slot together with the recess, and a first terminal portion disposed in the receiving slot. The cell connector includes a second terminal portion inserted into the receiving slot in the second direction to be engaged with the first terminal portion in a contact manner in the first direction.

ELECTROLYZER FOR SPONTANEOUSLY GENERATING HYDROGEN AND A METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME

Resumen de: US20260066325A1

A negative electrode assembly may include a negative electrode formed in a substantially plate-shaped form. The negative electrode may include a first surface and a first edge adjacent the first surface. The assembly may further include an insulating material enclosing the first edge. A zinc hydrogen cell may include a cell case defining a cell interior, negative electrodes and positive electrodes provided within the cell interior, a negative terminal in electrical communication with the negative electrodes, a positive terminal in electrical communication with the positive electrodes; and an aqueous electrolyte comprising a reversible electro-active material disposed within the cell case. The negative electrodes and positive electrodes may be arranged in an alternating configuration with a gap between adjacent electrodes. Each negative electrode may be substantially plate-shaped and include a first surface and a first edge. The first edge may be enclosed within an insulating material.

Ionic Coulomb Drag in Nanofluidic Semiconductor Channels for Energy Harvest

Resumen de: US20260066326A1

Devices and methods are provided. An example device includes a dielectric having a channel extending from a first end of the dielectric to a second end of the dielectric. A first end of the channel is at the first end of the dielectric and a second end of the channel is at the second end of the dielectric. The device also includes a membrane on an exterior side of the dielectric that does not interface with the channel. Additionally, the device includes a first chamber, fluidly coupled to the first end of the channel, and a second chamber, fluidly coupled to the second end of the channel. When a fluid distributed among the first chamber, the channel, and the second chamber exhibits an ionic concentration gradient between the first chamber and the second chamber causing an ionic flow, an electric current is generated within the membrane.

REDOX CYCLABLE MOLECULES FOR ENERGY STORAGE

Resumen de: US20260066324A1

This disclosure provides redox cyclable molecules for energy storage. These molecules belong to either the 4H-pyran-4-ylidene family or include a six-membered aromatic ring with one nitrogen atom at position 1 (pyridinium family) or two nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 4 (pyrazinium family) or at positions 1 and 3 (pyrimidinium family). Molecules in these families are used as analytes in redox flow batteries.

HIGH EFFICIENCY MICRO-POWER GENERATOR FOR PORTABLE APPLICATIONS

Resumen de: US20260066321A1

A micro-power generator for portable applications with a micro-scale reformer tube having a diameter of 3 mm or less, a plurality of fuel cells within a main reactor chamber, each of the plurality of fuel cells coupled in a cantilevered fashion at a first end to a substrate, the micro-scale reformer configured to receive a fuel/air mixture through an intake. The micro-power generator receives fuel and converts the fuel within the main reactor to a syngas through use of thermal partial oxidation without subsequent formation of soot, and then electrochemically converts the synthesis gas to generate electricity. The reform reaction is made self-sustaining, at least in part, by the heat introduced to the at least one reformer tube by waste gas expelled into the main reactor chamber when an equivalence ratio is maintained above a threshold ratio.

IMPROVED STRENGTH MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES, SEPARATOR MEMBRANES, BASE FILMS, AND BATTERY SEPARATORS

Resumen de: US20260066475A1

An improved strength microporous membrane is described herein. The microporous membrane may be useful as a battery separator, separator membrane, base film, or membrane with a variety of uses thereof. The improved microporous membranes described herein may be dry process polyolefin membranes and may be used as battery separators or as a component of a composite or battery separator. The battery separators or composites may be used in energy storage devices including primary batteries, secondary batteries, fuel cells, capacitors, or super capacitors.

HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENT PERIODIC CONDITIONING WAKEUP BASED ON REAL TIME WEATHER

Resumen de: US20260066398A1

A high voltage component temperature conditioning system for an electrified powertrain of an electrified vehicle includes a high voltage component, an ambient temperature sensor, a weather information controller, and a supervisory controller. The high voltage component generates a high voltage component status signal based on a status of the high voltage component. The ambient temperature sensor senses an ambient temperature and generates an ambient temperature signal indicative of the sensed ambient temperature. The weather information controller receives weather information and generates a weather signal indicative of the weather information. The supervisory controller: receives the ambient temperature signal and the weather signal; and calculates a next periodic wakeup timer based on the ambient temperature signal and the weather signal.

FUEL CELL CONTAMINATION DETECTION

Resumen de: US20260063569A1

An automotive fuel cell system with an integrated optical contamination detection mechanism is presented. The automotive fuel cell system includes a fuel cell connected to a hydrogen gas input tube, with an optical coupler. A laser is configured to generate a light beam that is focused by a lens through the optical coupler and into the hydrogen gas input tube. Contaminants flowing through the hydrogen gas input tube emit light back through the optical coupler and lens, enabling the detection and monitoring of these contaminants.

改善された電気化学膜

Resumen de: AU2024220092A1

This disclosure relates to polymer electrolyte membranes, and in particular, to a composite membrane having at least two reinforcing layers comprising a microporous polymer structure and a surprisingly high resistance to piercing. This disclosure also relates to composite 5 membrane-assemblies and electrochemical devices comprising the composite membranes of the disclosure, and to methods of manufacture of the composite membranes. 21188108_1 (GHMatters) P120981.AU.1

膜電極アセンブリのための電極材料

Nº publicación: JP2026507443A 04/03/2026

Solicitante:

エコレクトロ，インコーポレイテッド

Resumen de: AU2024214812A1

The present disclosure relates to a membrane electrode assembly comprising a support and a catalyst/ionomer layer, said catalyst/ionomer layer comprising a cross-linked ionomer. The present disclosure further relates to methods of manufacturing the membrane electrode assemblies, as well as electrochemical devices comprising the disclosed membrane electrode assemblies.