Absstract of: AU2024400806A1
Alkaline electrolyser and a method for its operation including gas purging An alkaline electrolyser comprising a stack (17) of electrolytic cells (1) is used for producing hydrogen gas (8). Purified hydrogen gas and purified oxygen gas is used for purging the corresponding cathode and anode compartments (5, 6) for preventing buildup of dangerous gas mixtures by gas crossover during stop, before starting, or when running production low.
Absstract of: US20260194189A1
0000 Systems and methods are disclosed for recording, validating, and using digitally signed provenance data associated with the production, delivery, transformation, reconversion, and withdrawal of hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels. Supply-chain events occurring at certified inlets, certified outlets, transfer interfaces, production facilities, conversion facilities, reconversion facilities, and transport systems may generate data elements that include measurements, quantities, timestamps, source identifiers, energy source information, carbon-intensity information, and participant credentials. These data elements may be authenticated and stored in a digital ledger that supports monitoring, reporting, and verification functions. Validated ledger entries may be used to determine eligibility for settlement actions or entitlements, including tax credits, subsidies, or incentive payments. Settlement logic, smart contracts, or automated rules may allocate or transfer credits, payments, or digital instruments among credentialed participants. The disclosed technology supports traceability, compliance, and financial settlement across supply chains for hydrogen, hydrogen-containing energy carriers, and hydrogen-enabled synthetic fuels.
Absstract of: US20260195829A1
0000 A system and method for controlling operation of a hydrogen plant powered at least partly by renewable energy. The system and method may include: automatically accessing an estimated amount of renewable energy for a renewable energy interval; automatically accessing at least one aspect of grid power energy in a power grid interval; automatically accessing a renewable metric having a renewable metric interval for operation of the hydrogen system, wherein the renewable metric interval is different from one or both of the renewable energy interval or the power grid interval; automatically generating, by reconciling the renewable metric interval with the one or both of the renewable energy interval and the power grid interval, one or more commands for control of the hydrogen system; and automatically controlling, using the one or more commands, the hydrogen system.
Absstract of: US20260196837A1
An energy control system employing agentic machine learning techniques to intelligently manage hydrogen production and storage, solar energy production, and interfacing with external systems such as the grid and virtual power plants (VPPs). In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a hydrogen storage assembly includes an electrolyzer, a hydrogen storage system, a hydrogen fuel cell, an inverter, an electrochemical energy storage module (e.g., batteries), a power conversion system, and a control system incorporating machine learning techniques, such as reinforcement learning models used to train a set of specialized agents configured to intelligently handle surplus and deficit power conditions during on-grid and off-grid states. The systems and methods may be used, for example, to optimize energy distribution based on behavioral metadata and to implement a fractal grid architecture.
Absstract of: US20260193800A1
0000 A green hydrogen production system using an AI operator assistant. Electrolysis sensors collect operating conditions of an automated electrolysis system. An artificial intelligence (AI) electrolysis prediction engine uses the operating conditions to model electrolysis. The AI electrolysis prediction engine models electrolysis using a both first principles model and machine learning models of one or more degradation factors, such as electrolyzer degradation or electro-osmatic drag. The AI electrolysis prediction engine hybridizes the models to generate initial set point scenarios for the electrolysis process. An AI operator assistant receives process characteristics from the operator, which are used to select a set point scenario. An automation control processor then controls electrolysis in accordance with the selected settings. An AI observer engine, an AI reasoning engine, and an AI error minimization engine perform different aspects of a process to observe the process, determine deviations, and predict further optimization.
Absstract of: WO2026146103A1
Installation (1) comprising a thermal enclosure (2) housing an electrochemical device (3) of the high-temperature electrolyzer or high-temperature fuel cell type. The installation (1) comprises a dilution device (4) configured to introduce into the enclosure (2) a purge fluid such as ambient air, so as to reduce the risk of explosion associated with hydrogen and oxygen leaks. Corresponding method.
Absstract of: WO2026146401A1
The present invention relates to a bipolar plate (1, 1', 1") for an electrochemical reactor (50, 50'), for example an electrolyzer (50, 50'). The bipolar plate (1, 1', 1") comprises at least a first component (11) and at least a second component (12) made of metallic material and directly or indirectly connected to each other. The bipolar plate (1, 1', 1") comprises at least a first opening (8A) for the passage of a reaction fluid and at least a second opening (8B) for the passage of a reaction product or a mixture of reaction products. According to the invention, at least one of said components (11, 12) comprises a main part (21, 22) that extends on a plane of extension (PR1, PR2) and a perimeter part (31, 32) that extends around said main part, wherein said perimeter part (31, 32) comprises at least a first portion (311, 312) that extends from said main part (21, 22) so as to be inclined with respect to the related plane of extension (PR1, PR2), wherein said first portion (311, 312) delimits a space (S) adjacent to said main part (21, 22) and suitable to be occupied, at least in part, by a frame (8) of a reaction cell of said electrochemical reactor (50, 50').
Absstract of: US20260193798A1
0000 A method of forming a catalytic electrode that includes depositing particles of a metal-organic framework onto a conductive substrate to form a coated substrate, exposing the coated substrate to a laser having a wavelength (λ) of 5 μm to 10 μm and a power of 25 W to 35 W to form a carbonized product, and washing the carbonized product to obtain the catalytic electrode. The metal organic framework is at least one selected from the group consisting of a copper containing metal organic framework and a cobalt/nickel containing metal organic framework. The carbonized product includes a carbon-containing porous scaffold, and nanoparticles which are at least one selected from the group consisting of cobalt-nickel (Co—Ni) alloy nanoparticles and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles disposed on the carbon-containing porous scaffold.
Absstract of: WO2026146953A1
One embodiment of the present invention provides an electrocatalyst comprising a hybrid composite including MXene and layered double hydroxide (LDH), wherein the hybrid composite is partially doped with fluorine. The electrocatalyst of the present invention can be used as a catalyst material of a positive electrode in a metal air battery or an anion exchange membrane water electrolysis system, and has excellent electrochemical performance and stability.
Absstract of: WO2026147237A1
The present invention provide a photoanode for a photoelectrolysis device, and a manufacturing method therefor. The photoanode for a photoelectrolysis device comprises: a polyimide (PI) layer; a laser-induced graphene (LIG) substrate formed by irradiating the PI layer with a laser; and a monoclinic tungsten oxide (m-WO3) nanostructure layer formed on the LIG substrate, wherein the PI layer is a flexible substrate and the photoanode is flexible.
Absstract of: US20260193543A1
A process for synthesising hydrocarbons comprising the steps of: (a) feeding a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide to a reverse water-gas shift unit to form a crude synthesis gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide carbon dioxide and steam, (b) cooling the crude synthesis gas to condense water and removing water, and optionally carbon dioxide, from the crude synthesis gas to produce a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, (c) passing the feed stream though a hydrocarbon synthesis unit comprising a reactor containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to form a product stream comprising a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, a co-produced water stream, and a tail gas stream containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and gaseous hydrocarbons, and (d) upgrading the product stream in an upgrading unit to produce an upgraded product stream, wherein a naphtha stream is separated from the product stream or the upgraded product stream.
Absstract of: WO2025045323A1
An electrolyzer (5) in a pressure vessel (2) with an electrical conductor assembly (10) extending through a flange cover (25) of the vessel (2). The assembly (10) comprises a gas tight, electrically insulating polymer bushing (11) and a rigid, electrically conducting metal rod (12) through in the bushing (11) for supply of power to the electrolyzer (5).
Absstract of: US12018631B1
0000 An enhanced control of hydrogen injection for internal combustion engine system and method providing greater real-time control of injection of hydrogen from a hydrogen generator, providing a further increase in performance and decrease in emissions of the engine of the motor vehicle. Initial values for parameters defining the optimal percentage amount or pressure of oxyhydrogen to be injected when the engine load is equal to one of several defined levels are entered and then interpolated to produce a curve specifying the amount of oxyhydrogen to be injected at any given engine-load level. Further adjustments to the load-related oxyhydrogen amounts are made for different engine operating temperatures in relation to different engine loads, and for different ambient air pressures related to altitude in relation to different engine loads. The initial values and adjusted values will be different for different engine types and sizes, different fuel types and grades, and other characteristics. The enhanced control of hydrogen injection for internal combustion engine system and method takes account of these engine-specific and operation-specific differences to provide an optimum amount of oxyhydrogen injection across a range of operating and ambient conditions. The operating conditions of engine load, rotational speed, vacuum, and engine temperature, and the ambient conditions of ambient temperature and ambient air pressure related to altitude are monitored in real time by a
Absstract of: EP4772277A1
0001 The present invention provides a heterojunction photocatalyst exhibiting higher catalytic activity and a superior degree of freedom in molecular design than that of a conventional heterojunction photocatalyst. A heterojunction photocatalyst including a solid state mediator between a hydrogen-evolution photocatalyst containing an organic semiconductor and an oxygen-evolution photocatalyst, in which the hydrogen-evolution photocatalyst and the solid state mediator are joined, and the oxygen-evolution photocatalyst and the solid state mediator are joined.
Absstract of: WO2025045387A1
The invention relates to a method and a system (100) for producing a hydrogen-containing product, wherein ammonia (2) is reacted in an ammonia cracker (20) to which heat is supplied, wherein the ammonia cracker (20) has a catalyst bed with at least two catalyst segments (20a, 20b, 20c), wherein in a first catalyst segment (20a) a fraction of the ammonia (2) is reacted at a first minimum temperature (T1) using a first catalyst and in a second catalyst segment (20b), which is downstream of the first catalyst segment (20a), a further fraction of the ammonia (2) is reacted at a second minimum temperature (T2) using a second catalyst. The invention is characterised in that the first minimum temperature (T1) is lower than the second minimum temperature (T2).
Absstract of: GB2644965A
An apparatus 1 for generating hydrogen, which comprises a housing 10 with a first electrode 11 and a second electrode 12. Each of the electrodes is submersed in water located within the housing 10. The first electrode 11 surrounds the second electrode 12, in a concentric manner. The first electrode 11 is cylindrical form and the second electrode 12 is of part-conical or frusto-conical form. The first electrode 11 may be an anode and the second electrode 12, a cathode. The housing 10 can comprise glass such as borosilicate glass and be of cylindrical or cuboidal form. The anode 11 may comprise stainless steel mesh and the cathode can comprise of be coated with one or metals of the group: rhenium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, osmium, iridium, platinum, copper and gold.
Absstract of: EP4772676A1
0001 The present disclosure discloses a hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator includes a housing, and an electrolyzer, an electrolyte tank, a gas-liquid separator, and a purification apparatus mounted in the housing. A diaphragm of the electrolyzer is an anion-exchange membrane. The electrolyzer is in communication with the electrolyte tank through a pipeline. The gas-liquid separator is provided with a first gas inlet and a third gas outlet. The first gas inlet is in communication with a first gas outlet of the electrolyzer through a pipeline. The purification apparatus is provided with a second gas inlet. The third gas outlet is in communication with the second gas inlet through a pipeline.
Absstract of: JP2026114582A
【課題】水電解がなされる温度が高いときに高い性能を発揮する観点から有利な新規の水電解用電極を提供する。【解決手段】水電解用電極1は、導電性基材10と、層状複水酸化物(LDH)層20とを備える。導電性基材10は、Niを含んでいる。LDH層20は、導電性基材10上に設けられており、Niを含んでいる。水電解用電極1の微小角入射X線回折(GIXD)測定の回折パターンにおいて、比r110/Ni111は0.0030以上0.0050以下である。比r110/Ni111は、Ni(111)面の回折ピークの強度に対するLDH(110)面の回折ピークの強度の比である。【選択図】図1
Absstract of: GB2645004A
The present invention relates to a system and method for generating and providing hydrogen to a combustion engine, and for controlling the generation and provision of hydrogen to a combustion engine; comprising a combustion engine; an electrolysis cell for converting water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, wherein the electrolysis cell is at least fluidly connected to the combustion engine; an electronic process control system is operatively connected to the electrolysis cell to control the generation of hydrogen gas and delivery of hydrogen gas to the combustion engine; and an enclosure comprising an explosion protection system and/or walls of glass fibre or carbon fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer or metallic material, and wherein the enclosure comprises at least part of the electronic process control system.
Absstract of: EP4772677A1
A water electrolysis system and a method for operating the water electrolysis system, capable of providing an adjustment capacity solely by controlling an amount of water supply are provided. A water electrolysis system which applies grid power to a plurality of water electrolysis stacks via a rectifier to provide hydrogen gas and oxygen gas as generated gas from water, and adjusts a power consumption in accordance with a command of a provision of an adjustment capacity. Upon reception of the command of the provision of the adjustment capacity in a contract timeframe in which the provision of the adjustment capacity is contracted, an amount of water supplied to the water electrolysis stack, temperature and pressure of the water electrolysis stack are made controllable in accordance with an amount of power derived from adding an amount of power for the adjustment capacity to be provided to an amount of power consumption of the water electrolysis stacks.
Absstract of: WO2025045669A1
Elementary cell for electrolysis, the elementary anode having a channel for bubbles of a first gas, the elementary cathode having a channel for bubbles of a second gas, wherein the elementary anode and/or the elementary cathode extend locally into the elementary main channel near the mouth, along a downstream portion of the mouth in an average direction of the elementary main channel.
Absstract of: ES3073141A1
La invención se refiere a un dispositivo reactor triboeléctrico con descarga de microplasma para la producción de hidrógeno a partir de un electrolito acuoso. El dispositivo comprende un cuerpo exterior translúcido y un cuerpo interior dieléctrico que definen una cavidad intermedia con el electrolito y una cavidad interna. Una banda triboeléctrica dispuesta sobre la superficie externa del cuerpo interior, con zonas alternas de material electronegativo y sustrato expuesto, genera carga eléctrica por interacción sólido-líquido. Dicha carga, opcionalmente reforzada por un elemento piroeléctrico sometido a variaciones térmicas, se acumula en una arquitectura capacitiva multicapa. Al superar un umbral, se genera una descarga de microplasma de barrera dieléctrica entre una punta de electrodo emisor y el cuerpo interior, produciendo especies reactivas y radiación ultravioleta que favorecen la disociación del agua en hidrógeno. El sistema puede operar de forma autónoma sin fuente eléctrica externa y puede generar simultáneamente agua activada por plasma como subproducto.
Absstract of: JP2026114339A
【課題】窒素酸化物の発生を抑制すると共に純度の高い酸素を回収する。【解決手段】電解システムは、水蒸気を電気分解して水素と酸素とを生成する電解セルと、電解セルに水蒸気を供給する水蒸気供給ラインと、電解セルに酸化剤ガスを供給する酸化剤供給ラインと、電解セルから排出される酸素を含む酸素極オフガスを助燃ガスとして水素を燃焼させ、水蒸気と未燃焼の酸素とを含む燃焼排ガスを排出する燃焼部と、燃焼排ガスから酸素を回収する酸素回収ラインと、酸素回収ラインから分岐して酸化剤供給ラインに接続される還流ラインと、を備える。【選択図】図1
Absstract of: WO2025087819A1
The invention relates to a catalyst comprising a nickel(II) complex comprising a bis(thiosemicarbazone) ligand derived from 2,2'-thenil, the nickel(II) complex having the general formula Chem 6 wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a phenyl group optionally having one or more identical or different substituents R3, R3 is selected from a halogen, a hydroxy group, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C1-C4 thioalkyl group, a C1-C4 dialkylamino group, a cyano group, a CF3 group and an O-CF3 group.
Nº publicación: JP2026522203A 07/07/2026
Applicant:
セレスインテレクチュアルプロパティーカンパニーリミテッド
Absstract of: WO2024256820A1
The present invention provides a method of controlling an electrolyser cell stack within a system having a fluid temperature control system, a current control system, a voltage monitoring system, monitoring/control systems for the temperatures of the fluid inlet and outlet, by controlling the current to a fixed value, calculating a temperature delta between the fluid inlet and outlet, and adjusting the fluid input temperature if the delta is greater than a threshold value. The present invention also provides a method of determining a stack operating condition is the temperature delta as measured above is lower than a threshold value. The present invention also provides a control device and computer program capable of executing the method as outlined above.