Fuel Cell Applications TRIZ Cases
- Fuel Cell Stack Control Using Deterioration-Based Charge Limits
Adjustable charge-rate thresholds track fuel cell stack deterioration to keep the operating point stable and power generation efficient.
- Nanoporous Carbon Hydrogen Production With Electromagnetic Heating
Electromagnetic heating in nanoporous carbon produces hydrogen reactants with lower energy use and no CO2 emissions for fuel cells.
- Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell Vent Filtration for Compact Microelectronics
An oleophobic cathode vent filter keeps contaminants out while preserving oxidant diffusion in a compact direct alcohol fuel cell for microelectronics.
- Microbial Fuel Cell Biosensor for Real-Time Water Toxicity Detection
A microbial fuel cell with intermittent electrical sensing enables continuous, near real-time detection of water toxicants without lab grab samples.
- Fuel-Cell Cooling Hose Rubber Composition for Low Ion Dissolution
A tailored EPDM hose compound cuts ion dissolution in fuel-cell cooling water while preserving durability, pressure resistance, and cost.
- Resilient Refractory Afterburner for Fuel Cell Thermal Expansion
Flexible interlocking ring structure absorbs thermal cycling stresses to prevent brittle failure and reduce contaminant footprint.
- Galvanic Oxygen Sensor Pressure Equalization
Applying equal vacuum via a pressure equalization port prevents membrane rupture and displacement in galvanic fuel cell sensors.