Cells TRIZ Cases

Controlled microcracks in fuel cell catalyst layers improve oxygen transport while suppressing macrocracks that drive degradation and failure.

Pressurized liquid-phase KOH electrolysis enables hydrogen production above 150°C without membrane damage or solid oxide material cost.

A dual-MEA electrochemical cell purifies hydrogen by cascading oxidation and reduction stages, cutting impurities to 100 ppm without added pump complexity.

A metal MPL joined to a PTL tunes pore distribution to lower contact resistance, protect membranes, and maintain gas-liquid transport.

A low-pressure water tank with a recombiner removes dissolved hydrogen before electrolysis, protecting oxygen production efficiency and preventing freezing.

Porous cathodic electrodeposition selectively recovers metals from mixed feeds with lower energy use, fewer process steps, and reduced CO2 emissions.

A tubular membrane-wrapped cell boosts packing density and gas separation while simplifying assembly for efficient modular hydrogen production.

Flexible cables or ropes replace rods and bolts to compress fuel cell stacks with lower mass while accommodating stack length changes.

Inclined through-holes in a metal SOFC support smooth gas supply and discharge, improving fuel utilization and power generation efficiency.

Separate anode and cathode photocatalysts improve electron transfer in a light-driven fuel cell while converting methane into methanol.

Delivers controlled low-voltage, high-current AC into near-short loads using an integrated converter for efficient electrolysis of common fluids.

A DC bypass switch and power resistor protect electrolysis cells from wind power surges, enabling continuous hydrogen production.

Selective die shielding and ribbed paddle apertures rebalance current between dense and sparse regions to improve electroplated via co-planarity.

Integrated filtering attenuates high-frequency stray currents from renewable power, cutting ground loops and voltage loss in electrolysis plants.

A compliant cell frame replaces carbon fleeces to equalize MEA compression, cut ohmic resistance, and stabilize electrolyser stacks.

Spring-loaded conductive clamping keeps electrochemical cell stacks under constant tension through temperature changes while removing welding and re-clamping.

A 3D-printed electrolyser plate embeds a temperature sensor and cable through layered perforations to improve sensing accuracy in minimal space.

Perimeter fuel channels and creep-flattened interconnects improve SOFC fuel distribution, preserve active area, and reduce thermal stress cracks.

Reactive power exchange through converter inductance extends rectifier DC voltage range for electrolyzers while limiting conversion losses.

A corner-region cutout lowers bead stiffness near separator plate ports to equalize compression, reduce leakage, and limit deformation.

Adjustable oxoacidity in molten hydroxide salts enables selective Li-ion battery metal recovery with lower energy use and less harmful waste.

Flexing grippers and edge protectors secure fragile semiconductor workpieces with minimal contact, reducing contamination and enabling closer shields.

Vertical carbon nanotubes and catalysts enable intermediate-temperature hydrocarbon deprotonation with lower energy use and less anode degradation.

A layered perovskite steam electrode and proton-conducting membrane enable hydrogen production and electricity generation at lower temperatures with better stability.

An electrochemical cell recovers lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from battery materials while regenerating ferrous ions to cut acid use and emissions.

Heating during treatment and cooling during storage preserve electrolytic sulfuric acid oxidizing power while enabling liquid regeneration.

Optimized interconnector tabs improve electrical contact and gas distribution in SOEC/SOFC stacks while cutting pressure losses and hot spots.

Unevenly distributed openings in a two-layer separator plate improve reactant supply and remove downstream reaction products in electrochemical cells.

A passive dual regulator balances hydrogen and oxygen pressure in a PEM module to prevent membrane rupture and capture pressurized gas energy.

A metallic support element linked by an elastomeric section stabilizes cell-frame fluid guides, reducing leaks and seal deformation at high pressure.

Standardized chamber interfaces and swappable dispense units let substrate treatment setups change quickly without reworking liquid connections.

A passive dual regulator vents excess hydrogen or oxygen to balance PEM pressure, prevent membrane rupture, and enable elevated-pressure gas collection.

A metal-oxide-mixed protective film helps SOEC interconnectors suppress Cr2O3 growth, lower resistance, and resist peeling.

A separated reaction cell enables continuous lithium deposition on electrodes while venting gas byproducts for more uniform capacity boosting.

Transition metal or metal-oxide catalysts on conductive supports improve electrochemical amine production while avoiding toxic metals and lowering environmental impact.

A sealed multi-wafer etching chamber reuses hydrofluoric acid while reducing worker exposure, spills, and contamination during electrochemical processing.

During grid voltage dips, DC link voltage monitoring and load-current ramp-down keep the electrolyser running and reduce reserve demand.

Mixed wire diameters and materials in a stack contact layer improve compression behavior, electrical contact, and cycle durability.

Controlled electrochemical expansion uses a diamond cathode and rotating separator to produce graphene flakes under 10 layers with high conductivity.

Closed-loop electrolysis with redox mediators recovers LiOH and Co(OH)2 from spent LiCoO2 at ambient conditions with lower energy use.

A porous membrane flow chamber clears electrode bubbles, cutting resistance and gas crossover while increasing hydrogen generation.

Available power is routed to warmer electrolyzer modules first, improving hydrogen output efficiency and avoiding unnecessary cooling.

Nearly equiatomic base-metal solid-solution catalysts on carbon fiber cut electrode cost while resisting oxidation in water electrolysis.

Stacked MEAs purify hydrogen through sequential oxidation and reduction, cutting impurity carryover without thick membranes or multiple pumps.

A protective insert blocks resilient filaments from puncturing thin separators while preserving electrode contact and lower cell voltage.

Thicker porous anode and cathode substrates spread local pressure from flow-path irregularities, protecting the electrolyte membrane and lowering electrolysis voltage.

Molten regolith electrolysis removes iron impurities, then EBPVD forms transparent lunar coverglass that protects solar cells from dust and radiation.

Alternating polycation and polyanion layers boost proton conductivity while reducing hydrogen and oxygen crossover at lower membrane cost.

An intermediate mask and small auxiliary anode regulate plating current for uniform film thickness across varied substrates.

Cathodic direct current deposits phosphate layers from magnesium-containing acidic solutions, avoiding critical heavy metals while preserving corrosion and abrasion resistance.

Parallel cell units keep electrolyte distributors and collectors compact, preserving active area while increasing electrolysis capacity.