Cells TRIZ Cases

Simultaneous light irradiation and electrochemical oxidation form uniform photoelectrode oxide films with controllable thickness and lower equipment cost.

A porous 3D architectured electrode boosts mass transfer and kinetics, enabling lower-temperature water electrolysis with better cell stability.

By moving the converter to the transformer primary side, high-current DC loads gain lower semiconductor losses and tighter current control.

A transverse stiffening region with lower web-flank inclination limits embossing springback, reducing bulging and shape deviation in separator plates.

Steam recycling, leak detection, and double containment help SOECs manage steam safely while preventing hydrogen hazards.

Surface-enriched Ni alloy oxide particles in the fuel electrode delay contraction during firing, preserving three-phase boundaries and cell durability.

A low-pass filter across the electrolytic cell bypasses converter ripple current, protecting electrodes and improving hydrogen production efficiency.

A porous anti-oxidation layer blocks oxygen ions at the air electrode-metal support interface, preventing peeling, cracking, and cell degradation.

Alternating raised and recessed embossed strips stiffen thin electrode plates while improving fluid distribution and current flow in electrolysis.

A higher-porosity interface in the catalyst layer strengthens bonding to the polymer electrolyte membrane and helps prevent peeling in water electrolysis.

Electrochemically deposited iridium and palladium lower OER overpotential while reducing noble metal loading in water electrolysis.

A particle-rich interface in the membrane-side layer improves catalyst bonding, limits delamination, and preserves protonic conductivity.

A 2D TiO2 nanocavity heterostructure with metal or SrTiO3 layers broadens visible and near-IR absorption while improving charge transfer for water splitting.

A reduced charge carrier separates oxygen evolution from hydrogen generation, improving safety and reducing pressurization needs.

A transverse current guides electrochemical metal deposition to create strong joints and fill gaps without changing alloy grain structure.

Independent heaters inside a solid oxide cell stack hold a defined thermal gradient, improving temperature uniformity and reducing stress.

Oxygen heat treatment turns nickel into oxygen-rich nickel oxide, removing the hole-transfer barrier in InGaN photoelectrodes.

Supercritical nano-dispersion of an ionomer binder improves MEA gas transport, ion conductivity, and durability in fuel cells and electrolysis.

An anti-penetration layer blocks catalyst intrusion into the gas diffusion layer, cutting catalyst use while preserving electrolyzer diffusion performance.

DC-link voltage control and active cell switching keep wind-powered electrolysers efficient while avoiding low-voltage torque instability.

Regular micro gas paths and multilayer side seals help this double-electrolyte SOC chip cut ion and gas resistance without losing strength.

An anti-penetration layer blocks catalyst intrusion into the gas diffusion layer, cutting catalyst use while preserving gas diffusion.

An energy storage unit offsets slow electrolyzer response, letting a hybrid plant deliver fast grid frequency response while maintaining hydrogen production.

A polyfluorene ionomer membrane uses carbon-carbon fluorene backbones and perfluorosulfonic acid side chains to improve conductivity and durability.

Chemical bonding between silver and iridium improves electron transfer, lowering OER overpotential while reducing iridium loading.

Switching an electrolysis converter from current- to voltage-impressing control enables immediate AC power response to grid frequency changes.

A threaded clamping base, support base, and C-shaped metal seal keep SOEC/SOFC gas connections gastight at 860°C while enabling easy reconnection.

An inward gas diffusion layer boundary defines the effective catalyst region and reduces electrode-area fluctuation in polymer water electrolyzers.

A subgasket film extends inward to fix the effective electrode region despite catalyst layer placement variation, improving electrolyzer reaction efficiency.

A LiFeOx-carbonate MEA splits steam into separate hydrogen and oxygen streams at lower temperatures, cutting energy use and safety risk.

A chromium base with a Ce- and Fe-containing covering suppresses oxide growth, lowering internal resistance in fuel cell stacks.

A doped tantalum nitride coating protects conductive acid fuel cell components from corrosion while maintaining conductivity and lowering coating cost.

Edge-oriented components and a shaking boom improve electrochemical cell stack alignment speed and precision without costly grippers.

Angled and elbowed outlet junctions cut manifold pressure rise from high-velocity cell flows, enabling smaller electrolysis manifolds.

Integrated heating and a shape-following enclosure improve thermal uniformity, cut heat loss, and stabilize gas-fed SOEC/SOFC stacks.

A stampable bipolar plate uses cross-over channels to simplify cross-flow manifolding, improve flow distribution, and lower fabrication cost.

A first switch links DC connections to discharge stored voltage in electrolyzers or fuel cells, creating a defined safe state for maintenance.

A laminated porous and low-porosity conductive member combines current collection and separation to cut fuel cell assembly steps and cost.

A bonded Ir-Pd catalyst layer cuts OER overpotential while maintaining performance at lower noble metal loading.

Porous surface layers reinforce a thin ion-conducting membrane to resist puncture and electrical shorting without raising proton sheet resistance.

Rotating magnetic rings generate internal electrical power for water electrolysis, enabling hydrogen production without external electricity.

A SrO-rich glass-ceramic seal forms stable Sr silicate phases to match SOC thermal expansion while avoiding low-CTE phases and porosity.

Alternating rib lengths and perpendicular fuel plenums improve flow uniformity, reduce fuel starvation, and raise stack efficiency.

A perfluoropolymer membrane limits hydrogen crossover while keeping resistance in range, enabling lower electrolytic voltage and better hydrogen recovery.

Alternating rib lengths, recessed seal gutters, and perpendicular fuel plenums improve fuel distribution and stack density without reducing active area.

Thin ion-conductive interface layers shield phosphoric-acid HTPEM membranes from water and steam, preserving conductivity and durability.

A gas diffusion layer feeds CO2 into recirculated catholyte, enabling scalable formate production and cleaner separation from carbonate byproducts.

A chromium oxide adhering layer with voids blocks chromium diffusion into the glass seal, preserving seal strength and long-term adhesion.

A composite fuel electrode with electron-conductive and low-electronegativity materials cuts resistance and opens more reaction paths.

A boric-acid-free nickel electrodeposition chemistry uses polarizer and depolarizer additives to manage stress and achieve complete via fill.