Cells TRIZ Cases

Active harmonic filter stabilizes DC bus voltage for water electrolysis, converting excess power into hydrogen fuel.

An inflow restricting unit in a plating nozzle reduces ejection speed to prevent foam formation, eliminating stains and scorch marks on the plated surface.

Replacing oxygen evolution with hydrogen oxidation reduces theoretical voltage, while metal nanocluster catalysts improve carbon monoxide selectivity.

A control electrode with catalyst material redirects stray currents within insulated supply lines to prevent metallic pipe corrosion.

Independent coil control generates specific magnetic patterns to improve deposition uniformity in high aspect-ratio holes.

Divided electrochemical cell reduces carbon dioxide to butanol using organic catalysts, avoiding expensive rare metals.

High-pressure hydrogen generation separates the solid polymer electrolyte membrane from the cathode current collector, reducing electrolysis efficiency.

High-frequency electrical impulses convert calcium bicarbonate to aragonite, preventing calcite scale deposits in pool water systems.

Vinyl acetate production from biomass-derived ethylene and acetic acid using electrochemical reduction and fermentation.

Fine granular chromium protrusions eliminate large bumps that cause poor weldability and corrosion resistance defects.

Replacing primary alcohols with tertiary alcohols prevents ink degradation, ensuring long-term storage stability and simplified fuel cell production.

Independent elastic bodies in film forming units accommodate substrate distance variations to ensure uniform pressurization and even metal film deposition.

A silver nanocluster catalyst replaces gold in zero-gap reactors to drive carbon dioxide electrochemical reduction.

Segmenting the tool electrode with a spring joint and shielding mold resolves localization precision issues while maintaining laser-enhanced deposition rates.

Electrodeposition bath formulations maintain metal ions in desired oxidation states through spontaneous redox reactions between intermediary species.

Spiral openings on a distribution body direct electrolyte flow to rotating substrates, eliminating rotational artefacts and defect patterns.

Iridium oxide and tin oxide layers protect electrodes from passivation and wear, extending normalized service life by 110% to 178% in electrolytic cells.

An offset thief electrode manages current distribution to resolve non-uniform metal film thickness on microfeature wafers.

Hydroxylamine salts suppress oxidation of divalent iron ions to prevent trivalent iron hydroxide precipitation and enhance storage stability.

Valve manifold isolates tin solution from water to prevent supply line clogging while maintaining accurate anolyte composition.

A substrate holding device positions a suctioned wafer by contacting its side surface with a position determiner, resolving weak suction accuracy trade-offs.

A rinse module directs gas across the plating tank space to entrain rinse solution droplets, preventing excessive dilution of the plating solution.

A dual membrane electrochemical system separates hydrogen from oxygen using a secondary proton exchange membrane and fuel cell chamber.

A porous electrode structure with controlled pore sizes enhances gas release in anion exchange membrane electrolyser systems.

A membrane tensioning mechanism applies tensile force to a solid electrolyte membrane central portion to elongate it and maintain flatness during deposition.

A reversible cell uses water-repellent electrodes and perpendicular flow paths to switch between electrolysis and fuel generation modes.

Switched electrode arrays accelerate complex metallic 3D printing throughput while lowering workpiece temperatures compared to traditional methods.

Stannous oxide replenishes tin ions in electrolytic plating baths, converting harmful oxidation into soluble complexes that prevent sludge formation.

Inclined barrel axis and partition plates enable continuous workpiece tumbling to resolve the trade-off between productivity and plating uniformity.

A pen-style anodizing tool with a self-contained reservoir and metering valve dispenses fluid at controlled voltage to color metal surfaces.

Thermal coupling between exhaust gas lines and electrolysis units stabilizes operating temperatures during hydrogen generation.

A valve metal substrate electrode uses a tin oxide protective layer doped with bismuth, antimony, or tantalum to prevent corrosion.

Electrolytic oxidation converts ferrous ions to soluble ferric ions in aqueous iron salt solutions.

A wind-capturing funnel directs airflow to a turbine connected to a direct current generator.

Ion exchange resins selectively bind cyanide and nitrile compounds in zinc alloy baths, extending electrolyte life without removing essential brighteners.

A cylindrical magnetron target assembly uses a spaced hollow mandrel to enable uniform heating and independent thermal expansion.

Chlorination of ferromagnetic alloy powder separates rare earth chlorides from volatile iron products, reducing toxic effluent.

Pulsed current electroplating deposits hard chrome layers with reduced internal stresses.

Decoupling hydrogen and oxygen evolution via a redox mediator resolves intermittent energy reliability issues while maintaining high round-trip efficiency.

Capillary electrophoresis apparatus separates blood proteins using electrical fields and absorbance detection.

Segmented collectors with mica seals enable reusable high-temperature gas sealing without welding.

A gas cell expands a barrier to compress delivery material, solving orientation sensitivity and debris susceptibility in liquid or gas systems.

A surging flow mechanism draws gas bubbles from the electroplating bath surface into a drain channel via controlled fluid movement.

Stores electrical and hydrogen energy during renewable availability to maintain continuous operation despite intermittent power supply.

A porous barrier layer prevents direct contact between lanthanum-cobalt oxide anodes and zirconia electrolytes, suppressing high-resistive phase formation.

Non-volatile memory transistors act as synthesis electrodes, eliminating dedicated supply lines to resolve device complexity in large arrays.

Replacing electrolyte with inert gas prevents corrosion in non-operational CO2 electrolysis stacks without requiring continuous electrical power.

Reducing dissolved oxygen in the electrolyte prevents oxidative degradation of plastic components, extending operational lifespan beyond two years.

Sputtering targets incorporating sodium compounds deposit copper-indium-gallium-selenide layers to enhance solar cell open circuit voltage and fill factor.