Cells TRIZ Cases
- Conductive Bipolar Plate Channels for Low Water Accumulation
Injection-molded conductive bipolar plate channels cut membrane contact area to reduce water buildup, pressure loss, and resistance.
- Magnetic Gas Diffusion Layers for Stable Fuel Cell Stack Assembly
Magnetic gas diffusion layers hold to metal bipolar plates, preventing slip during fuel cell and electrolysis stack assembly.
- Nanostructured Separator Element for Low-Resistance Cell Contact
Elongated nanostructures extend from the separator into the diffusion layer to cut contact resistance in electrochemical cells.
- Variable-Porosity Flow-Through Electrodes for Conductivity-Flow Balance
Spatially varied 3D electrode porosity balances fluid flow and conductivity in electrochemical reactors to cut power losses and improve efficiency.
- Modular H-Bridge DC-DC Converter Control for Electrolysis Power
Adaptive control of modular H-bridge DC-DC converter units lets electrolysis systems use low-voltage DC sources with lower conversion losses.
- Composite Metal Oxide Electrolytes for Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Cells
A converted metal-compound electrolyte boosts ionic conductivity at lower solid oxide cell temperatures, cutting thermal stress and material cost.
- Electrochemical Stack Sealing with Zoned Clamping Pressure
Independent clamping on annular seals and elastic plates suppresses fuel cell stack gas leakage despite thermal expansion.
- Fuel Synthesis Supply Sequencing for CO2-H2O Electrolysis
Staggering CO2 before H2O feed shifts electrolysis equilibrium to raise hydrocarbon output while cutting H2 use and power consumption.
- Redox Flow Cell Lithium Recovery From LiFePO4 Cathodes
A redox mediator and ion-selective membrane recover lithium from LiFePO4 in one step, cutting acid use, waste, and process complexity.
- Electrolytic Cobalt Recovery From Battery Anodes With Controlled Potential
Controlled anode-cathode potential enables low-energy electrolysis to elute and recover cobalt and nickel from used battery materials.
- Leak-Free Current Collector Assembly for Metallurgical Vessel Heat Balance
Modeled conductive-element layouts contain heat in metallurgical vessel current collectors, preventing leaks and extending service life.
- Separated-Tank Water Electrolysis for Pure H2 and O2 Extraction
Separate oxygen and hydrogen tanks prevent explosive gas mixing while enabling high-purity extraction and nickel-hydrogen battery recycling.
- Common Bidirectional Converter for Decoupled Electrolyzer-Fuel Cell Operation
A shared bidirectional converter with reverse current protection decouples electrolyzer and fuel cell power flow across distinct voltage bands.
- Ammonia Fuel Cell Stack With Bipolar Membrane Hydrogen Production
An integrated ammonia fuel cell and bipolar-membrane stack cuts external power demand while enabling efficient hydrogen production and power generation.
- Stamped Gas Diffusion Layer With Projections for Lower-Cost PEM Cells
Projections with side or top openings improve gas transport and contact pressure while avoiding costly sintering in PEM electrochemical cells.
- Cascaded SOFC Recycle Layout With Water Knockout
Selective recycle from the second SOFC stack with water knockout cuts dilution and flow volume while improving fuel utilization and efficiency.
- Substrate Water-Repellent Gas Flow for Uniform Surface Treatment
A descending solvent layer and side exhaust guide water-repellent gas over the full substrate, improving uniformity while reducing agent use.
- Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor End Plates to Prevent Condensation
Heating-medium channels in end plates keep humid hydrogen above the dew point, preventing blockage and stabilizing compression.
- Profiled Cell Assembly for Fuel Cell Layer Interlocking
Profiled catalyst and microporous layers interlock to prevent delamination, improve electrical contact, and reduce water buildup in cells.
- Electrochemical Stack Assembly Using Measured Component Heights
Measured component heights guide electrochemical stack assembly, avoiding rework and keeping final stack height within tolerance.
- Measuring device for electrolysis
A pivoting plate with elastic contacts measures many electrolysis stack levels at once, avoiding manual welding in high-temperature QC.
- Hydrogen Compression Seal Structure to Prevent Membrane Sagging
An elastic layer between the anode and face seal closes pressure-driven gaps, preventing membrane sagging and rupture in hydrogen compression.
- Solid Oxide Cell Coupling for Self-Sustaining CO2-to-Syngas Conversion
A coupled SOFC-SOEC setup turns CO2 and hydrocarbon gas into syngas using internally generated electricity, avoiding external power.
- Conductive Oxide Catalyst Support for Low-Iridium Electrolyzers
Conductive oxide supports with oxygen vacancies improve catalyst adhesion and stability, cutting Ir and Ru loading in PEM electrolyzers.
- Slotted Paddle Chamber Baffles for Electroplating Splash Control
Slotted baffles and mesh in an electroplating paddle chamber curb fluid splashing, cut cleaning downtime, and stabilize metal deposition.
- Rolled Porous Metal Plate for SOFC Strength and Permeability
Rolling metal with penetration spaces shrinks surface openings to balance SOFC support strength, permeability, and mass-production cost.
- Gradient Sr/Ba Proton Electrolyte for Low-Resistance Fuel Cells
A graded Sr/Ba perovskite electrolyte suppresses hole conduction while maintaining high ion transport and low resistance in proton cells.
- Electrolysis Stack Separator Layout to Cut Contact Resistance
A single separator with channels on both sides replaces paired anode and cathode plates, simplifying electrolysis stack assembly and lowering contact resistance.
- Iridium-Tantalum OER Catalyst for Fuel Cell Reversal Stability
A high-surface-area iridium-tantalum rutile oxide improves oxygen evolution activity and resists carbon corrosion during fuel cell reversal events.