Cells TRIZ Cases

Selective plating fills high aspect ratio openings first, then deposits material in low aspect ratio regions to reduce planarization waste and defects.

High-temperature press filtration removes molten carbonate electrolyte from solid carbon nanomaterials, avoiding acid usage and reducing CO2 emissions.

A liquid level fluctuation reducing member increases plating solution flow velocity through an internal flow path to attenuate wave energy.

Bulk loaded randomly packable feedstock elements eliminate individual preform mounting to increase industrial scalability.

Room-temperature electrodeposition deposits lithium metal nanorods to eliminate dendrite formation and high-temperature processing costs.

A concentric cathode cavity manages heat during hypochlorous acid electrolysis.

Melanin absorbs broad spectrum radiation to split water molecules, enabling artificial glucose production outside living cells.

A monitoring system measures electrical resistance to identify degrading cells in COx electrolysis reactors.

An electrochemical cell with a cation exchange membrane produces hydrogen gas and cupric chloride through selective proton transport.

Lowering water temperature enables contaminant removal at reduced power consumption, resolving the trade-off between electrolyzing performance and energy usage.

A rotating electroplating bath uses a side wall with a radially varying gap to discharge treatment liquid while retaining workpieces.

A leak detection apparatus introduces a gas into the reaction chamber to measure pressure changes before processing.

Sealing chambers with inert gas exhaust pipes prevent moisture intrusion into the plating chamber, ensuring high-quality aluminum films.

Distributed electrical contacts apply localized voltages across the wafer surface to compensate for seed layer resistance and ensure uniform deposition rates.

An electrolysis apparatus generates chlorine bleach from saline solution using spaced conductive plates.

A brine electrolyzer uses a pyrochlore electrocatalyst to produce oxygen and hydrogen from saline water without deionized feed.

Alkaline-earth molten salts enable thorium oxide reduction, overcoming stability barriers that block conventional lithium chloride processes.

Single-molecule catalysts eliminate hydrogen requirements and semiconductor materials, resolving device complexity while maintaining high productivity.

Ultrathin two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks support dual-atom catalysts to convert carbon dioxide.

An upstream fluid quality unit purifies electrolyser feedwater with desalination and filtration, preventing stainless steel corrosion from deionized water.

A movable top electrode in an underpotential deposition reactor controls electric potential to deposit shell metals evenly on core particles.

A spring plate assembly applies compressive force to an electrolyzer cell block using perimeter and bridge sections.

Angled plate stacking ensures electrode layers face all flow passages, resolving incomplete purification at end positions.

Offset fins on a plating paddle create Venturi channels that accelerate electrolyte flow, resolving non-uniform mass transport in tank cells.

3D extrusion printing creates monolithic ceramic interconnects with integrated electrodes, eliminating metallic components to reduce device weight.

A gas diffusion layer with a progressive spring component maintains uniform contact pressure across bipolar plates.

Metal-doped tin oxide replaces carbon supports to eliminate corrosion in acidic PEM electrolyser environments.

Extracting heat exchangers from the electrolyser stack lowers capital costs and maintenance complexity while maintaining high current densities.

Using mixed metal pellets as anodes stabilizes alloy composition while preventing unwanted anion buildup in the plating liquid.

A toothbrush integrates a reservoir with bristle plate holes to deliver oral care solution via capillary action.

A controller adjusts cooling to the electrochemical hydrogen pump cell based on cathode gas pressure.

Heating the plating bath to 60°C precipitates dissolved rare earth elements, preventing defects and reducing replacement costs.

Segmenting the magnet ring into two axial units creates a uniform magnetic field that reduces plasma diffusion and resputtering in high aspect-ratio vias.

A water-repellent carbon fiber layer in the cathode gas diffusion layer manages fluid flow within an electrochemical hydrogen pump.

A micro-channel electrode structure enables increased liquid electrolyte flow rates through integrated three-dimensional channel geometry.

The device recycles unreacted carbon dioxide from purge streams back to the supply source, preventing substance loss while maintaining high carbon monoxide purity.

Segmented pressure detection prevents blister formation in solid polymer electrolyte membranes during rapid depressurization cycles.

Transverse separators between electrodes manage gas bubble accumulation, maintaining electrical conductivity and increasing oxidant concentration.

A movable electrode unit treats surfaces without immersion, featuring controlled electrolyte supply and pressure.

A potential-controlled trivalent chromium coating process applies electrical bias to aluminum alloy substrates during deposition.

Dynamic cycling between high and ultra-low convection stages balances deposition rate with within-die uniformity by controlling mass transport mechanisms.

An asymmetric target geometry and roughened process kit components capture titanium deposits to prevent electrical shorts and substrate contamination.

A coaxial electrode system applies pulse DC voltage to seawater for hydrogen generation.

A solid oxide electrolysis cell assembly uses parallel electrical connection of segmented units to prevent high voltage damage.

Segmented electrolytic cell modules with standardized interfaces allow quick maintenance while preventing chlorine vapor escape and reducing service downtime.

Formic acid removes oxygen from the electrolyte to prevent pore formation in thick chromium layers, eliminating toxic chromium(VI) byproducts.

Polygonal protrusions on bipolar electrodes facilitate hydrogen gas mobility through natural convection channels.