Magnetically Separated Redox Battery Cell for Heat-Driven Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery charging methods require proximity to electrical outlets, solar chargers, or specific environmental conditions, limiting their usability and convenience.
Innovation Solution
An endothermic reaction electrochemical battery cell apparatus that utilizes a non-uniform magnetic field to separate paramagnetic and diamagnetic ions, generating electrical power through heat transfer, allowing for self-sustaining operation without recharging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing battery charging methods (electrical outlets, solar chargers, motion activated charging) are used, then batteries can be recharged, but they require proximity to electrical outlets, specific environmental conditions, or additional charging equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The battery cell performs its own charging function through endothermic chemical reactions that occur during normal operation. The electrolyte naturally absorbs heat from the environment and drives the electrochemical reactions without requiring external charging equipment, electrical outlets, or specific environmental conditions like sunlight. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for separate charging operations and makes the battery adaptable to any environment where heat transfer can occur.
2Power
If a magnet projects a non-uniform magnetic field to separate paramagnetic and diamagnetic ions, then ionic separation occurs generating voltage potential, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the magnetic field parameters from a uniform field to a non-uniform field with specific gradient characteristics. This parameter change enables the magnetic field to differentially affect paramagnetic and diamagnetic ions, causing them to migrate to different regions of the electrolyte and generate voltage potential between electrodes. The non-uniform field is achieved through specific magnet geometry and positioning, transforming a simple magnetic component into an active power-generating element.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The battery cell provides a continuous electrical current for extended periods without the need for recharging, as the endothermic reactions cool the electrolyte and absorb heat from the environment, enabling power generation independently of external charging sources.
Implementation Method 1
A magnet, with a magnetic pole, projects a non-uniform magnetic field unto the electrolyte
Implementation Method 2
the paramagnetic ions are attracted to and drift to the strong magnetic field area
Implementation Method 3
the diamagnetic ions are repulsed from the magnetic pole and drift to the weak magnetic field area
Implementation Method 4
These conversion reactions of the battery are endothermic, drawing heat from and cooling the electrolyte of the cell and drawing heat into the battery from the surrounding environment
Data Source
AI summary
A battery cell, driven by heat, having a reservoir containing a redox couple electrolyte comprised of paramagnetic and diamagnetic ions. A magnet with a pole, projecting a non-uniform magnetic field unto the electrolyte, the magnetic field having a strong magnetic field area proximal to the magnetic pole and a weak magnetic field area distal to the magnetic pole. A positive electrode is placed in the strong magnetic field area and a negative electrode is placed in the weak magnetic field areas of the electrolyte. Ionic separation occurs as the paramagnetic ions drift to the strong magnetic field area, and the diamagnetic ions are repulsed from the magnetic pole and drift to the weak magnetic field area, causing voltage potential across the positive and negative electrodes. A circuit placed across the positive and negative electrodes of the battery draws electrons from the diamagnetic ions through the negative electrode and the electrical circuit to the positive electrode and into the paramagnetic ions. Paramagnetic ions in the strong field area reduce into converted diamagnetic ions as the paramagnetic ions receive electrons through the positive electrode, the converted diamagnetic ions repelled by the magnetic pole drift to the weak magnetic field area. Additionally, diamagnetic ions proximal to the weak magnetic field area oxidize into converted paramagnetic ions as the diamagnetic ions lose electrons through the negative electrode, the converted paramagnetic ions attracted to the magnetic pole drift to the strong magnetic field area.