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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142625 | Syperhydrophobic nanostructured materials as gas diffusion electrodes for gas detectors An electrochemical gas detector includes a superhydrophobic, nanostructured gas porous electrode. The electrode exhibits a physically disrupted porous region. In an embodiment, electrode material can be deposited around a templating material which is removed before ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8021799 | High-performance ceramic anodes for use with strategic and other hydrocarbon fuels The embodiments generally relate to a high performance ceramic anode which will increase flexibility in the types of fuels that may be used with the anode. The embodiments further relate to high-performance, direct-oxidation SOFC utilizing the anodes, providing impr... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7922879 | Ion exchange membrane electrolyzer An ion exchange membrane electrolyzer is provided, which is characterized in that a current is passed through at least one electrode in contact with a plate spring member formed at a portion of an electrode retainer member parallel with a flat plate form of electrod... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7909969 | Corrosion resistant gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer for electrochemical cells A gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer is utilized in the electrochemical cells. The cell mainly includes end plates, current collectors, flow field plates, gas diffusion layers, catalyst layers, a proton exchange membrane and a circuit unit. When the c... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7892408 | Cathodic electrocatalyst layer for electrochemical generation of hydrogen peroxide A cathodic gas diffusion electrode for the electrochemical production of aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions. The cathodic gas diffusion electrode comprises an electrically conductive gas diffusion substrate and a cathodic electrocatalyst layer supported on the gas ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7785454 | Gas diffusion electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies and method for the production thereof A gas diffusion electrode comprising an electrically conductive web, a non-catalyzed gas diffusion layer comprising at least one electroconductive filler and at least one binder, and a noble metal coating obtained by subjecting an electrically conductive web to a fi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7785453 | Electrode for electrolytic cell An electrode for electrochemical processes for gas production, which in the installed state is located parallel and opposite to an ion exchange membrane and consists of a multitude of horizontal lamellar elements which are structured and three-dimensionally shaped a... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7708867 | Gas diffusion electrode The present invention provides a gas diffusion electrode having: an electrode substrate; and a catalyst layer containing a hydrophilic catalyst and a hydrophobic binder, which is carried on the electrode substrate, wherein the electrode substrate contains at least o... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7704355 | Anode for gas evolution reactions The invention describes an improved anode suitable for being installed in chlor-alkali electrolysis cells intercalated to cathode elements provided with a diaphragm. In operation, the anode of the invention is in direct contact with the diaphragm so as to for... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7566388 | Electrode catalyst for oxygen reduction and gas diffusion electrode An electrode catalyst comprising a conductive carrier, and a mixture containing a particulate noble metal and at least one particulate rare-earth oxide, the mixture being supported on the conductive carrier wherein the particulate rare-earth oxide has an alkaline-ea... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7419546 | Gas diffusion electrodes, membrane-electrode assemblies and method for the production thereof A method for forming a noble metal coating on a gas diffusion medium substantially free of ionomeric components comprising subjecting an electrically conductive web to a first ion beam having an energy not higher than 500 eV, then to a second beam having an energy o... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7404878 | Gas diffusion electrode assembly, bonding method for gas diffusion electrodes, and electrolyzer comprising gas diffusion electrodes In a gas diffusion electrode assembly, and in an electrolyzer using the same, a bonding piece having on at least one surface a perfluorosulfonic acid layer, a perfluorosulfonyl fluoride layer or an alkyl ester of perfluorocarboxylic acid layer is positioned at its p... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7329332 | Diaphragm for electrolytic cell Describes a cathode assembly for electrolytic cells, e.g., chlor-alkali electrolytic cells, comprising a foraminous cathode substrate, a deposited erodible mat comprising synthetic (man-made) fibers, e.g., polyamide (nylon) fibers, on the foraminous surface of said ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326480 | Fuel cell power system and method of controlling a fuel cell power system A fuel cell power system includes a fuel cell which has an optimal voltage; an energy storage device having a nominal voltage substantially similar to the optimal voltage of the fuel cell; and an electrical switch that, in operation, selectively electrically couples... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303661 | Electrode for electrolysis and ion exchange membrane electrolytic cell A metal coil or an elastic cushion formed by winding the metal coil around a corrosion-resistant frame is sandwiched between an electrode and an electrode collector or a cell wall or is used as an electrode. The elasticity of the metal coil or the elastic cushion en... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294430 | Battery having a wound electrode element In a battery having a wound electrode element which is made contact with by means of a pin, a contact connection is fitted on the outer face and is electrically connected to the pin which is arranged in the housing. The connection between the pin and the contact con... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291191 | Fuel cell cartridge filters and pressure relief Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bl... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273673 | Solid electrolyte type fuel cell and air electrode current collector for used therein A solid electrolyte type fuel cell which incorporates a metal separator comprising a base material of a metal other than silver or a silver alloy which is plated with silver or a silver alloy. The fuel cell can achieve improved efficiency for electricity generation ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264899 | Fuel cell A fuel cell comprised of a solid electrolyte layer sandwiched by a cathode layer and an anode layer to which a mixed gas of a fuel gas and air mixed together is supplied, wherein the fuel cell is formed into a spiral member comprised of a single cell layer comprised... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261798 | Assembly for maintaining compression for electrical contact of the active area of an electrochemical cell An electrochemical cell structure has a first fluid chamber and a resilient member disposed in the first fluid chamber. An opening permits communication of fluid into the first fluid chamber. An anode cavity and a cathode cavity are in fluid communication with the f... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255948 | Fuel-cell reactant delivery and circulation device Fuel cells equipped with a self-contained gas- or air-lift which circulates fuel through the channels of the separator plate of the fuel cell via gaseous carbon dioxide produced by the reaction of the membrane electrode assembly and the fuel are provided. Also provi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252794 | Electroconductive oxide sintered compact, sputtering target comprising the sintered compact and methods for producing them A SrRuO3 conductive oxide sintered body characterized in that the relative density is 93% or more. By improving the additive amount and sintering conditions of Bi2O3, the present invention seeks to improve the relative density of a S... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252884 | Carbon nanotube reinforced porous carbon having three-dimensionally ordered porosity and method of fabricating same A solid carbon has CNTs dispersed therein and is formed about three-dimensionally ordered spherical voids arranged in an opal-like lattice. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7229536 | Electrode for use in hydrogen generation An electrode for use in hydrogen generation comprising a conductive base and a coating layer formed thereon of a composition obtainable by thermally decomposing, in the presence of an organic acid, a mixture comprising at least one type of platinum compound. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217472 | Electrolyte support member for high differential pressure electrochemical cell A support member is useful for supporting membranes such as solid polymer electrolyte ion exchange membranes such as those used in electrochemical cell applications. The support member has a first lattice pattern on a first side of a single piece of material. A seco... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214296 | Anodic structure for mercury cathode electrolytic cells description of the invention Object of the invention is an anodic structure for mercury cathode cells for the industrial electrolysis of sodium chloride. The new structure is constituted by a grid array comprising a multiplicity of vertically disposed and mutually parallel titanium blades, cove... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211345 | Membrane electrode assemblies for use in fuel cells Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205069 | Membrane comprising an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes This invention relates generally to membranes comprising an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT) wherein the membrane is nanoporous. In one embodiment, the membrane comprises a substantially two-dimensional array of a homogeneous population of single-walled ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7163334 | Method and apparatus for mixing fibers A method of mixing including providing a slurry (26, 126) having a first fiber (14, 114) into a container (20, 120), introducing an agitation fluid (31, 138) into the slurry to cause a mixing motion (38, 138) within the slurry, and... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7141147 | Electrolytic cell The invention relates to an electrolytic cell, and a method for manufacturing such cell. The cell comprises an anode and a cathode compartment, a separator partitioning the compartments, gas diffusion electrode members arranged to the separator with a space between ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138354 | Method for the fabrication of an electrocatalyst layer Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7138210 | Punched electrode and rechargeable lithium battery using the same The present invention relates to a punched electrode and a rechargeable lithium battery using the same, and more particularly to a punched electrode and a rechargeable lithium battery using the same that can improve cycle life, capacity, and safety characteristics o... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7109388 | Process for the production of catalyst packing, reactor containing catalyst packing, and the use thereof The invention relates to catalyst packing and a production process for catalyst packing in which a fabricated woven or knitted fabric in the form of continuous web goods is shaped to give a package by stacking a plurality of layers, and segments (S) are cut out of t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7099787 | Technique and apparatus to measure a fuel cell parameter A technique includes introducing an electrical perturbation to a fuel cell system during operation of the fuel cell system. This electrical perturbation does not substantially disrupt the operation of the fuel cell system. In response to the perturbation, an electri... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087341 | Metal-air battery components and methods for making same Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074306 | Electrocatalytic composition for oxygen-depolarized cathode An oxygen-depolarized cathode for aqueous hydrochloric acid electrolysis membrane cells is described, the cathode being in contact with the membrane and capable of preventing the release of hydrogen into oxygen even at the highest current densities. Hydrochloric aci... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070878 | Multi-layered oxygen electrode with peroxide decomposition catalyst A layered oxygen electrode incorporating a peroxide decomposition catalyst. The design of the oxygen electrode promotes oxygen dissociation and absorption within the oxygen electrode. The oxygen electrode has differing layers of hydrophobicity which allow chemical i... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066976 | Method for the production of electrocatalyst powders Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056424 | Cathode for electrochemical regeneration of permanganate etching solutions In order to regenerate permanganate solutions being utilized for the etching and roughening of plastics surfaces electrolytic methods are known. Though relatively small quantaties of by-products are produced with these methods as compared to chemical regeneration me... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045244 | Fuel cells utilizing non-porous nanofilm microchannel architecture The invention is a fuel cell comprising a cathode film having a side surface, an anode film having a side surface and an electrolyte film disposed between the cathode film and the anode film and having a side surface. The anode, cathode and electrolyte side surfaces... | 05/16/2006 |
