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Method for combined production of hydrogen and hydroxide by water electrolysis with low power consumption

A hydroxide and electrolyte technology, applied in the electrolysis process, electrolysis components, electrodes, etc., can solve the problems of large volume, lowering the voltage of the hydrogen production tank, and complex process.

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-10
CHINA UNIV OF PETROLEUM (BEIJING)
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However, it cannot fundamentally reduce the tank voltage for hydrogen production, so it can only reduce power consumption within a limited range
[0006] CN2181512 discloses a small high-efficiency electrolytic cell specially provided for various electrolytic hydrogen production devices. Its purpose is to solve the problems of large volume, low efficiency, and large consumption of raw materials in the prior art. Its main technical characteristics are The cathode and anode of the electrolytic cell are cylindrical or elliptical cylinders of different sizes, and the anode and the cathode are concentrically set, which is small in size, light in weight, good in heat dissipation, and simple in processing
However, the electrolyzer is suitable for small-scale hydrogen production, and a diaphragm needs to be placed between the two electrodes to avoid gas mixing and explosion, so the process is still relatively complicated

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[0023] 2. Preparation of electrolytic system

[0024] The electrolytic system here is an alkaline system.

[0025] The alkaline system consists of LiOH, KOH, NaOH, Ba(OH) 2 and other electrolytes as the basic components, adding auxiliary electrolytes, such as LiCl, Mg(NO 3 ) 2 、Na 2 SO 4 etc. as auxiliary components. After dissolving it in water, the concentration of hydroxide ion is 0.1-7.0mol L -1 , the total concentration of auxiliary electrolyte is 0.5-7.0mol L -1 .

[0026] 3. Electrolysis reaction

[0027] The conditions for electrolytic hydrogen production and co-production of hydroxide are:

[0028] Voltage: 0.1-2.0V;

[0029] Electrolytic system: the concentration of hydroxide ions is 0.1-7.0mol L -1 , the total concentration of auxiliary electrolyte is 0.5-7.0mol L -1 .

[0030] Anode: Group III and transition metals.

[0031] The anode adopts the main group III and transition metals, and performs electrolysis in the above electrolysis system, and the e...

Embodiment 1

[0034] In a closed self-made electrolytic cell, add auxiliary electrolyte LiCl and strong alkali NaOH to make an aqueous solution of 1.0-3.2L, and the concentration of LiCl in the solution is 1.0mol L -1 , the concentration of NaOH is 1.0mol L -1 , the anode nickel plate and the cathode copper plate are activated and then placed in the electrolytic cell, the direct current is applied, the cathode current density is constant, the reaction temperature is room temperature, and the electrolytic cell adopts strong stirring for electrolysis. The changes of cell voltage and current efficiency with the production of hydrogen and hydroxide during the electrolysis process are shown in Table 1 below.

[0035] Table 1 Variation of cell voltage and current efficiency with hydrogen production and nickel hydroxide production

[0036]

[0037] Note: The anode is metal nickel, the electrolyte is composed of LiCl and NaOH, and the concentration is 1mol L -1

Embodiment 2

[0039] In a closed self-made electrolytic cell, add auxiliary electrolyte LiCl and strong alkali NaOH to make an aqueous solution of 1.0-3.2L, and the concentration of LiCl in the solution is 1.0mol L -1 , the concentration of NaOH is 1.0mol L -1 , put the anode aluminum plate and the cathode copper plate in the electrolytic cell after activation, pass direct current, the cathode current density is constant, the reaction temperature is room temperature, and the electrolytic cell adopts strong stirring to carry out electrolysis. The changes of cell voltage and current efficiency with the production of hydrogen and hydroxide during the electrolysis process are shown in Table 2 below.

[0040] Table 2 Changes of cell voltage and current efficiency with hydrogen production and aluminum hydroxide production

[0041] Hydrogen production (L) 10 20 30 40 50 60 Aluminum hydroxide output (mol) 0.29 0.58 0.87 1.16 1.45 1.74 Cell pressure (V) 0.70 0.80 ...

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a new hydrogen production method of low power consumption. The third main group elements and transition elements are used as anode. The basic electrolyte is alkaline solution, and auxiliary electrolyte is water soluble alkali metal chloride, alkali earth metal chloride, nitrate and sulfate. While electrolyzing by applied directed current, hydroxide is precipitated in anode area and hydrogen is generated on cathode. As compared with traditional hydrogen production of water electrolysis, the invention has the advantages of low power consumption, simple equipment, less environment pollution. Moreover, hydroxide is produced simultaneously.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a method for hydrogen production and co-production of hydroxide. Specifically, the Group III metal or transition metal is used as the anode of the electrolysis reaction. In the presence of a certain electrolytic system, a direct current is applied for electrolysis, so that the anode is dissolved to produce hydroxide precipitation, and hydrogen is reduced and precipitated on the cathode. Methods. technical background [0002] Hydrogen is not only an ideal clean energy, but also an important chemical raw material. Hydrogen is also an excellent energy carrier, which can be stored and transported. At present, the widespread use of fossil fuels has threatened the global environment. Therefore, the development and application of clean energy is the general trend. As a clean energy, hydrogen has attracted widespread attention. [0003] Hydrogen is a secondary energy source. Although hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements o...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): C25B1/02C25B1/16C25B1/20C25B11/04
Inventor 刘红研王兴娟汪树军
Owner CHINA UNIV OF PETROLEUM (BEIJING)