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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.

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.

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.

Enhanced Distillate Oil Recovery from Thermal Processing and Catalytic Cracking of Biomass Slurry

Resumen de: US20260062625A1

A method for thermal processing and catalytic cracking of a biomass to effect distillate oil recovery can include particle size reduction, slurrying the biomass with a carrier fluid to create a reaction mixture, slurrying a catalyst with a carrier fluid to create a catalyst slurry, heating the reaction mixture and/or the catalyst slurry, and depolymerizing the reaction mixture with the catalyst. The reaction mixture can undergo distillation and fractionation to produce distillate fractions that include naphtha, kerosene, and diesel. In some embodiments, thermal processing and catalytic cracking includes vaporization of the biomass followed by distillation and fractionation. In some embodiments, a resulting distillate can be used as a carrier fluid. In some embodiments, the method can include desulfurization, dehydration, and/or decontamination.

METALLOCENE COMPOUND, A CATALYST, AN ELECTRON MEDIATOR, AN ELECTROLYTE FOR A REDOX FLOW BATTERY, A MEDICAMENT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE METALLOCENE COMPOUND

Resumen de: US20260062434A1

Provided is a new metallocene compound with a formal electron count of 20 to 22. The metallocene compound may be represented by formula (1). This application also provides methods for producing the compound, which can be used, amongst other things, as a catalyst, an electron mediator, or as an electrolyte in a redox flow battery. The unique electronic structure of these compounds provides for novel and highly tunable redox properties.

METHOD FOR GENERATING POWER OR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM

Resumen de: US20260066320A1

A method for generating power or producing hydrogen from a carbon source, the method including a chemical conversion step of making, in a chemical conversion unit, a mixture obtained by mixing a solution containing an intermediate medium with a carbon source to react at a temperature at which chemical exergy of the carbon source exceeds chemical exergy in a reduced state of the intermediate medium to reduce the intermediate medium while oxidizing the carbon source, an electrochemical conversion step of bringing the intermediate medium reduced at the chemical conversion step into contact with an anode of a battery structure in an electrochemical conversion unit including the battery structure, and bringing oxygen or air into contact with a cathode of the battery structure to generate power, or bringing water into contact to produce hydrogen, and a reuse step of returning a solution containing the intermediate medium after the electrochemical conversion step to the mixture, and an energy conversion system.

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.

CONTROL METHOD FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM, CONTROL PROGRAM FOR FUEL CELL SYSTEM, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND MONOGENERATION DEVICE

Resumen de: US20260066319A1

A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, and a battery that stores power output from the fuel cell, and has a first operation mode in which power output from the fuel cell is extracted to the outside, and a second operation mode including a discharge mode in which power output from the battery is extracted to the outside. A control method for a fuel cell system includes switching between the first operation mode and the second operation mode based on target power of the fuel cell.

SINGLE CELL FOR FUEL CELL

Resumen de: US20260066313A1

A single cell for a fuel cell includes a frame-shaped holding plate to which an edge of a membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly is joined, and two separators. A hole extends through the holding plate and the separators in a thickness direction. The separators are each bonded to the holding plate using adhesive. Ribs protrude from each of the separators. An uneven surface is provided at a portion of an end face of each of the ribs located between the hole and the membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly and a portion of a contact surface of the holding plate located between the hole and the membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly. The end face faces in a direction in which the ribs protrude. The contact surface is in contact with the end face.

FUEL CELL MODULE

Resumen de: US20260066327A1

A fuel cell module may include: a fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cells stacked on one another, the fuel cell stack including a first end face at one end in a stacking direction of the fuel cells and a second end face at another end in the stacking direction; an oxidant inlet manifold including an oxidant supply port on the first face and configured to receive oxidant gas and a first oxidant discharge port on the second face; an oxidant outlet manifold configured for oxidant gas that has passed through each fuel cell to flow through the oxidant outlet manifold, and including a second oxidant discharge port on the second face; a discharge passage connected to the second oxidant discharge port and configured to discharge oxidant gas from the oxidant outlet manifold; and a branch passage connecting the first oxidant discharge port and the discharge passage.

INTERCONNECT INCLUDING CELL NEST AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL STACK INCLUDING THE INTERCONNECT

Resumen de: US20260066312A1

An interconnect for an electrochemical cell stack includes reactant holes that extend through the interconnect, and a reactant side including a reactant field containing reactant channels and reactant ribs that extend between the reactant holes, a peripheral seal surface that surrounds the reactant field and the reactant holes, recess seal surfaces disposed inside of the peripheral seal surface on opposing sides of the reactant field and recessed relative to the peripheral seal surface, and nest sidewalls that connect the recess seal surfaces to the peripheral seal surface. The nest sidewalls extend substantially perpendicular to the peripheral seal surface and to the recess seal surfaces. The nest sidewalls, the recess seal surfaces, and tops of the reactant ribs at least partially define a cell nest configured to receive an electrochemical cell. An air side includes an air field disposed between the reactant holes, and ring seal surfaces disposed around the reactant holes.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND MONO-GENERATION APPARATUS

Resumen de: US20260066314A1

Problem Provided is a fuel cell system capable of reducing a risk that drain water is discharged from an exhaust path together with exhaust gas and scattered around.Solution A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell module and a drain portion. The drain portion is disposed to be branched from an exhaust path of the fuel cell module.

HEAT AND COLD STORAGE TANK WITH COUNTERFLOW HEAT EXCHANGER

Resumen de: US20260063375A1

A heat storage and exchanger includes a first fluid conduit, a second fluid conduit, a heat exchanger, and a storage tank. The heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat between the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. The storage tank is configured to receive a thermal storage medium. At least a section of the heat exchanger is arranged in the storage tank to enable a transfer of heat between the heat exchanger and the thermal storage medium.

FUEL CELL EXHAUST GAS INSTALLATION, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE WATER CONTENT IN FUEL CELL EXHAUST GAS

Resumen de: US20260066315A1

A fuel cell exhaust gas installation for a fuel cell system includes a mixing arrangement for collecting fuel cell exhaust gas emitted from at least one fuel cell of a fuel cell system and for collecting a mixed gas and for producing a mixture of fuel cell exhaust gas and mixed gas and a water separation arrangement in the area of the mixing arrangement and/or downstream of the mixing arrangement for separating water condensed from the mixture and for discharging the mixture. The fuel cell exhaust gas installation is also for a fuel cell system in a vehicle.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING BLANKS

Resumen de: US20260062230A1

The invention relates to a device and a method for transferring blanks to a transfer line, in particular for transferring blanks (10) to a material track, a transport track (14), a rotating roller and/or to products (12) transported along a conveyor belt, the device (1) comprising a positioning system (2) with at least two, in particular three or more, carriages (20) movable along a circumferential track and with a drive system (24), wherein the carriages (20) each have a product holder (22) and are designed to pick up one blank (10) at a time on the product holder (22), transport the blank (10) in a fixed position on the product holder, and transfer the blank (10) to the transfer line, and wherein the drive system (24) is designed to move the carriages (20) along the circumferential track at least in sections independently of one another.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ANODE PURGE VALVE OF FUEL CELL, DEVICE, MEDIUM, AND PRODUCT

Resumen de: US20260066316A1

This application provides a method for controlling an anode purge valve of a fuel cell, a device, a medium, and a product, and relates to the field of fuel cell control technologies. The method includes: acquiring a system state of a fuel cell system and a corresponding reward value; inputting the system state of the fuel cell system and the corresponding reward value into a trained prediction model, to obtain a control action; the trained prediction model is a neural network model based on a reinforcement learning algorithm; and controlling an anode purge valve of the fuel cell system based on the control action. In this application, the reinforcement learning technology is introduced into the control of the anode purge valve of the fuel cell.

HEATED APPAREL SYSTEM COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ARTICLE OF HEATED APPAREL WITH A HEATER, A HEATER CONTROLLER AND AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

Resumen de: AU2026201126A1

Abstract Disclosed embodiments describe approaches for warming a portion of a human body. The warming is based on heated apparel (e.g., a heated glove) coupled to an electrical power supply through a heater controller. The heated apparel (e.g., a glove) can be fabricated using a narrow knit electronic textile. A heater can be constructed from the narrow knit electronic textile. The heater is coupled to the heated apparel (e.g., a glove) for warming a portion (e.g., a hand) of a human body, wherein heating by the heater is accomplished using electrical power from the electrical power supply. The heater is controlled by a heater controller which is interposed between the heater and the electrical power supply.

Optically transparent polymer electrolyte films

Resumen de: AU2026201018A1

Provided are electrolyte films comprising a polymer layer; an electrolyte within the polymer layer, wherein the electrolyte comprises a salt and a plasticizer; and wherein an Ra between the plasticizer and the polymer layer is less than about 3.79. eb e b

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.

VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN EINES BRENNSTOFFZELLENSTAPELS

Resumen de: DE102024124524A1

Bei einem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Brennstoffzellenstapels (10) wird zunächst ein Brennstoffzellenstapel (10) mit einer Mehrzahl von Bipolarplatten (1) und einer Mehrzahl von (rahmenlosen) Membranelektrodenanordnungen (9) bereitgestellt, welche abwechselnd entlang einer Höhenrichtung (13) des Brennstoffstapels (10) angeordnet sind bzw. werden, um den Brennstoffzellenstapel (10) zu bilden. Benachbarte Bipolarplatten (1) in dem Brennstoffzellenstapel (10) sind voneinander beabstandet (14) und zumindest ein Randbereich (6) einer Oberfläche jeder der Bipolarplatten (1) ist zumindest teilweise frei von einem Isoliermaterial (5). Es wird dann ein Isoliermaterial (15) auf die Randbereiche (6) der Bipolarplatten aufgebracht. Dazu wird das Isoliermaterial (15) mittels einer Sprühvorrichtung (21) zumindest bereichsweise auf zumindest eine Seitenfläche (11) des Brennstoffzellenstapels (10) derart aufgesprüht, dass es zumindest teilweise jeweils zwischen benachbarte Bipolarplatten (1) eindringt und dadurch die Randbereiche (6) der Oberflächen der Bipolarplatten (1) zumindest teilweise mit dem Isoliermaterial (15) bedeckt.

Gasdiffusionsschicht für eine Elektrolysezelle sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Gasdiffusionsschicht

Nº publicación: DE102024208392A1 05/03/2026

Solicitante:

SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG [DE]
Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG