公开(公告)号：US20180327915A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15525778

申请日：2015-11-23

Applicant: PROTECH SPA

Inventor： Jaime Roberto SIMPSON ALVAREZ

IPC: C25B9/02 ,  C25B9/10 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25C1/00 ,  C25D17/12

Abstract: Multipurpose electrolytic device (EMPD) for forced or spontaneous electrolytic processes, which incorporates selective and unidirectional ion exchange membranes in order to separate between two or more compartments and allow electrical conductivity therebetween, with independent electrolytes for controlled electrolytic ion transformation, regardless of the chemical composition of the electrolyte containing the element of interest, with high faradaic efficiency and high energy performance. The invention also relates to a method. The device can be used for processes such as metal electrowinning (EW), metal electrorefining, electrooxidation (EOXI) and electroreduction (ERED) of ionic species. The device uses two independent, energetically suitable electrolytes, which allow controlled electrolytic ion transformation, with high faradaic efficiency and high energy performance, unlike current forced electrolysis methods, which operate with a common electrolyte. The device can be used in any aqueous medium, for example an acid environment, such as sulphuric, hydrochloric or other acid, a caustic-soda-based alkaline, or ammonium, thiocyanate or thiosulfate salts, with or without the presence of organic reactants.

公开(公告)号：US20180187317A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15393717

申请日：2016-12-29

Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.

Inventor： John Howard Gordon

IPC: C25B9/18 ,  C25C7/00 ,  C25C1/02 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25C7/08 ,  C25B13/08 ,  C25B1/00

Abstract: A system to remove sodium and Sulfur from a feed stream containing alkali metal sulfides and polysulfides in addition to heavy metals. The system includes an electrolytic cell having an anolyte compartment housing an anode in contact with an anolyte. The anolyte includes alkali metal sulfides and polysulfides dissolved in a polar organic solvent. The anolyte includes heavy metal ions. A separator includes an ion conducting membrane and separates the anolyte compartment from a catholyte compartment that includes a cathode in contact with a catholyte. The catholyte includes an alkali ion-conductive liquid. A power source applies a voltage to the electrolytic cell high enough to reduce the alkali metal and oxidize Sulfur ions to allow recovery of the alkali metal and elemental sulfur. The ratio of sodium to Sulfur is such that the open circuit potential of the electrolytic cell is greater than about 2.3V.

公开(公告)号：US20160032473A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14449783

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Kyle Brinkman ,  Brenda L. Garcia-Diaz ,  Joshua R. Gray

IPC: C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C7/04

CPC classification number: C25C3/34 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C7/04

Abstract: An electrochemical cell and methods of using the electrochemical cell are described that can be utilized for the recovery of metals from metal oxides. The cell includes a first electrode that includes a solid metal oxide, an electrolyte including an oxygen ion conductor, and a second electrode space apart from the electrolyte by an oxygen ion conducting membrane. Upon reduction of the metal oxide, solid metal is formed that replaces the metal oxide of the electrode and provides for simplified recovery of the metal from the metal oxide. The membrane protects the second electrode from corrosion and degradation from the electrolyte, increasing the life of the cell.

Abstract translation: 描述了可用于从金属氧化物回收金属的电化学电池和使用电化学电池的方法。 电池包括包含固体金属氧化物的第一电极，包含氧离子导体的电解质和通过氧离子导电膜与电解质分开的第二电极空间。 在金属氧化物还原时，形成固体金属，其代替电极的金属氧化物并且简化金属从金属氧化物的回收。 膜保护第二电极免受电解质的腐蚀和降解，增加电池的使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20130153437A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13331680

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Scot P. Sandoval ,  Gerald Moen ,  Jason M. Morgan ,  Mark Peabody

Inventor： Scot P. Sandoval ,  Gerald Moen ,  Jason M. Morgan ,  Mark Peabody

IPC: C25C1/12 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25C1/00 ,  C25C7/02 ,  C25C7/00

CPC classification number: C25C1/12 ,  C25C1/00 ,  C25C5/02 ,  C25C7/02

Abstract: A cathode assembly, a system including the cathode assembly, and method of using the assembly and system are disclosed. The cathode assembly includes a conductive element and a barrier element proximate the conductive element. The assembly, system and method provide for improved metal powder formation. The system may be stationary or portable.

Abstract translation: 公开了阴极组件，包括阴极组件的系统以及使用组件和系统的方法。 阴极组件包括导电元件和靠近导电元件的阻挡元件。 组装，系统和方法提供改进的金属粉末形成。 该系统可以是静止的或便携式的。

公开(公告)号：US08202406B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12664578

申请日：2008-06-13

Applicant: Takahiro Tsukuda ,  Masatoshi Midorikawa ,  Tomohiro Sato

Inventor： Takahiro Tsukuda ,  Masatoshi Midorikawa ,  Tomohiro Sato

IPC: C25B13/02 ,  C25B13/04 ,  C25B13/08 ,  C25C7/04 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M2/16

CPC classification number: H01M2/162 ,  H01G9/02 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T442/614

Abstract: A porous sheet which has good balance between electrolytic solution permeability and dry-up resistance, is superior in high-rate property, and is suitable for a separator for an electrochemical element, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided.The present invention relates to a porous sheet comprising a porous substrate containing non-fibrillar fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.01-10 μm and a net-like structural body composed of a polymer, the net-like structural body having penetrating pores with a pore diameter of 0.01-10 μm, wherein the net-like structural body is present at the surface and at the internal of the porous substrate and the non-fibrillar fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.01-10 μm and the net-like structural body are entangled; to a separator for an electrochemical element comprising the porous sheet; and to a method for manufacturing the porous sheet.

Abstract translation: 在电解液渗透性和耐干燥性之间具有良好的平衡的多孔片材的高速率性能优异，并且适用于电化学元件用隔膜，其制造方法。 本发明涉及一种多孔片材，其包含含有平均纤维直径为0.01-10μm的非纤维纤维的多孔基材和由聚合物构成的网状结构体，所述网状结构体具有贯穿孔 孔直径为0.01-10μm，其中网状结构体存在于多孔基材的表面和内部，非纤维纤维的平均纤维直径为0.01-10μm，网状结构体 身体纠缠不清 涉及一种用于包含所述多孔片材的电化学元件的隔板; 以及制造多孔片材的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110024295A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12533258

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Christopher Callahan ,  James F. McElroy ,  Alfred Meyer ,  William F. Smith

Inventor： Christopher Callahan ,  James F. McElroy ,  Alfred Meyer ,  William F. Smith

IPC: B01D61/56 ,  H01M8/04 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25B9/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/04171

Abstract: An electrochemical cell having two or more diffusion bonded layers, which demonstrates a high degree of ruggedness, reliability, efficiency and attitude insensitiveness, is provided. The novel cell structure simplifies construction and operation of these cells. Also provided is a method for passive water removal from these cells. The inventive cell, as well as stacks made using these cells, is suitable for use in applications such as commercial space power systems, long endurance aircraft, undersea power systems, remote backup power systems, and regenerative fuel cells.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有两个或更多个扩散接合层的电化学电池，其表现出高度的坚固性，可靠性，效率和态度不敏感性。 新颖的细胞结构简化了这些细胞的构建和操作。 还提供了一种从这些细胞中被动除水的方法。 本发明的电池以及使用这些电池制成的电池组适用于商业空间电力系统，长寿命飞机，海底电力系统，远程备用电力系统和再生燃料电池等应用。

公开(公告)号：US20100316918A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12296404

申请日：2007-04-09

Applicant: Shriram Ramanathan ,  Annamalai Karthikeyan

Inventor： Shriram Ramanathan ,  Annamalai Karthikeyan

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01B1/08 ,  B32B18/00 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25B9/08

CPC classification number: C01B3/503 ,  B01D53/228 ,  B01D69/02 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D71/024 ,  B01D2325/02 ,  B01D2325/04 ,  B01D2325/26 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/041 ,  C01B2203/0465 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C01B2203/067 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  Y02E60/566

Abstract: In various aspects, provided are substantially single phase ceramic membranes, gas separation devices based thereon, and methods of making the membranes. In various embodiments, the membranes and devices can be used for hydrogen production, such as in a fuel-cell.

Abstract translation: 在各个方面，提供基本上单相陶瓷膜，基于其的气体分离装置和制造膜的方法。 在各种实施方案中，膜和装置可以用于氢生产，例如在燃料电池中。

公开(公告)号：US07628904B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US10531650

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Les Strezov ,  Ivan Ratchev ,  Steve Osborn ,  Sergey Alexander Bliznyukov

Inventor： Les Strezov ,  Ivan Ratchev ,  Steve Osborn ,  Sergey Alexander Bliznyukov

IPC: C25C3/28 ,  C25C7/04

CPC classification number: C25C7/04 ,  C22B5/02 ,  C22B9/14 ,  C22B34/129 ,  C25C3/00 ,  C25C3/28 ,  C25C7/005

Abstract: An electrochemical cell for electrochemical reduction of a metal oxide in a solid state is disclosed. The cell includes a molten electrolyte (14), an anode (10) formed from carbon in contact with the electrolyte, a cathode (20) formed at least in part from the metal oxide in contact with the electrolyte, and a membrane (28) that is permeable to oxygen anions and is impermeable to carbon in ionic and non-ionic forms positioned between the cathode and the anode to thereby prevent migration of carbon from the anode to the cathode. The membrane includes a body (32) and a lining (34) on the surface of the body on the cathode side of the membrane. The lining is formed from a material that is inert with respect to dissolved metal in the electrolyte and is impermeable to the dissolved metal. An electrochemical method based on the cell is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电化学还原固态金属氧化物的电化学电池。 电池包括熔融电解质（14），由与电解质接触的碳形成的阳极（10），至少部分地从与电解质接触的金属氧化物形成的阴极（20）和膜（28） 其对氧阴离子是可渗透的，并且对位于阴极和阳极之间的离子和非离子形式的碳是不可渗透的，从而防止碳从阳极迁移到阴极。 膜在膜的阴极侧的主体表面上包括主体（32）和衬里（34）。 衬里由对电解质中溶解的金属是惰性的材料形成，并且对于溶解的金属是不可渗透的。 还公开了一种基于电池的电化学方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050133364A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10739650

申请日：2003-12-18

Applicant: Andrei Leonida

Inventor： Andrei Leonida

IPC: C25B9/00 ,  C25B13/00 ,  C25B13/02 ,  C25C7/00 ,  C25C7/04 ,  C25D17/00 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/0247 ,  C25B13/02 ,  H01M4/8626 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0289 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T29/49995 ,  Y10T29/49996

Abstract: A support member is useful for supporting membranes such as solid polymer electrolyte ion exchange membranes such as those used in electrochemical cell applications. The support member has a first lattice pattern on a first side of a single piece of material. A second lattice pattern on a second side of the single piece of material cooperates with the first lattice pattern to establish a plurality of flow passages across the material. Each lattice pattern has a corresponding plurality of recesses that extend partway through the material and overlapping portions of the recesses define the flow passages. In a disclosed example, the monolithic support member lattice patterns are established using chemical etching.

Abstract translation: 支撑构件可用于支撑膜，例如固体聚合物电解质离子交换膜，例如用于电化学电池应用中的那些。 支撑构件在单件材料的第一侧上具有第一格子图案。 单个材料的第二侧上的第二格子图案与第一格子图案配合以建立穿过该材料的多个流动通道。 每个格子图案具有相应的多个凹槽，该凹槽在材料的中途延伸，并且凹槽的重叠部分限定流动通道。 在公开的示例中，使用化学蚀刻来建立整体式支撑构件格子图案。

公开(公告)号：US20050106469A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10990879

申请日：2004-11-18

Applicant: Junji Kawai ,  Toshihiro Otsuki ,  Mayumi Kakuta ,  Kohei Goto ,  Nagayuki Kanaoka ,  Yoichi Asano ,  Ryoichiro Takahashi

Inventor： Junji Kawai ,  Toshihiro Otsuki ,  Mayumi Kakuta ,  Kohei Goto ,  Nagayuki Kanaoka ,  Yoichi Asano ,  Ryoichiro Takahashi

IPC: B01D67/00 ,  B01D69/14 ,  B01D71/02 ,  B01D71/52 ,  B01D71/68 ,  B01D71/82 ,  C08J5/22 ,  C25B13/00 ,  C25C7/04 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: C08J5/2256 ,  B01D67/0079 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D71/024 ,  B01D71/027 ,  B01D71/028 ,  B01D71/52 ,  B01D71/68 ,  B01D71/82 ,  C08J5/2275 ,  C08J2365/02 ,  H01M8/1025 ,  H01M8/1027 ,  H01M8/1032 ,  H01M8/1039 ,  H01M8/1048 ,  H01M8/1051 ,  H01M2300/0082 ,  H01M2300/0091

Abstract: A proton conductive membrane exhibiting superior proton conductivity even at high temperatures of 100° C. or above, and a proton conductive composition capable of forming the membrane are provided. The invention also provides a proton conductive membrane showing excellent proton conductivity even if it does not have an increased amount of the sulfonic groups introduced therein, and a proton conductive composition capable of forming the membrane. The proton conductive composition includes (a) at least one compound selected from a metal oxide hydrate, a phyllosilicate and a hygroscopic inorganic porous compound, and (b) a polyarylene having a sulfonic group.

Abstract translation: 提供即使在100℃以上的高温也能表现出优异的质子传导性的质子传导性膜和能够形成膜的质子传导性组合物。 本发明还提供了即使不引入其中引入的磺酸基的量增加也显示出优异的质子传导性的质子传导膜，以及能够形成膜的质子传导性组合物。 质子传导性组合物包含（a）至少一种选自金属氧化物水合物，页硅酸盐和吸湿性无机多孔化合物的化合物，和（b）具有磺酸基的聚亚芳基。