WO2025080121A2 - Électrolyseur sans membrane à espace interélectrode nul pour la décomposition de l'eau dans la production d'hydrogène/oxygène et procédés associés - Google Patents

Électrolyseur sans membrane à espace interélectrode nul pour la décomposition de l'eau dans la production d'hydrogène/oxygène et procédés associés Download PDF

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WO2025080121A2
WO2025080121A2 PCT/MY2024/050098 MY2024050098W WO2025080121A2 WO 2025080121 A2 WO2025080121 A2 WO 2025080121A2 MY 2024050098 W MY2024050098 W MY 2024050098W WO 2025080121 A2 WO2025080121 A2 WO 2025080121A2
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  • the present invention generally relates to the field of water splitting by electrolysis. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production and methods thereof.
  • Electrolysis of water is an important technology for the production of hydrogen to be used as an energy carrier. With fast dynamic response times, large operational ranges, and high efficiencies, water electrolysis is a promising technology for energy storage coupled with renewable energy sources. Electrolyser uses electricity to split water molecules into their constituent elements that are hydrogen and oxygen gases through electrolysis. The hydrogen gas can be stored as either compressed gas or liquefied. The oxygen created may be released back into the air or captured and stored to supply to other industrial processes. The components of an electrolyser are rather straightforward. This device typically consists of a stack of electrodes that is separated by a thin membrane. A high voltage current is then passed through the stack of electrodes; causing water molecules to break down into hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
  • Conventional electrolysers include a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser, an alkaline water electrolyser, and a solid oxide electrolyser.
  • the conventional PEM electrolyser involves the electrolysis of water in a cell equipped with a solid polymer electrolyte responsible for the conduction of protons, separation of product gases, and electrical insulation of the electrodes.
  • the performance of conventional PEM electrolysers is however limited due to the thickness of the proton exchange membrane (about 175 pm), causing resistance to proton flow and therefore heat losses.
  • conventional PEM electrolysers also have higher capital costs due to the use of expensive materials, and hence, relatively expensive to produce which can be a barrier to widespread adoption.
  • the conventional alkaline water electrolyser exhibits low conductivity, which makes its performance subpar compared to PEM electrolysers. This type of electrolyser further suffers from the degradation at high temperatures causing the conversion of membranes to carbonate and emit carbon dioxide.
  • the alkaline water electrolyser also has chemical and mechanical stability concerns that usually result in unstable lifetime profiles.
  • the conventional solid oxide electrolyser disadvantageously, requires high operating temperature which results in longer start-up times and issues pertaining to mechanical and chemical stability. While the electrolysis devices and systems described above have been somewhat satisfactory in the past, there is a continuing need in the art to improve such electrolysers. More particularly, it would be desirable to provide a zero-gap and membrane-less electrolyser for producing a high purity hydrogen that is inexpensive and easy to use, and yet directly couplable with any intermittent electrical power source.
  • a PEM electrolyser for breaking down water to hydrogen and oxygen that comprises a titanium anode, a catalyst-coated membrane, a titanium cathode, and a power source.
  • the titanium anode is configured to receive water from a water source.
  • the titanium anode liberates oxygen and protons.
  • the catalyst-coated membrane is operably connected to the titanium anode via gas diffusion layer (titanium frits and titanium mesh).
  • the catalyst-coated membrane is configured to permit protons to permeate from the anode to the cathode.
  • the titanium cathode is configured to receive the protons that have migrated through the membrane.
  • the received protons accept electrons from the power source to form hydrogen.
  • the power source is electrically connected across the titanium anode and the titanium cathode. The power source completes an electric circuit between the cathode and the anode for breaking down the water to hydrogen and oxygen.
  • the present invention provides an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production.
  • the electrolyser of the present invention may be characterised by a first electrode plate coated with a first catalyst comprising a first ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a first lateral axis of the first electrode plate; a second electrode plate coated with a second catalyst comprising a second ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a second lateral axis of the second electrode plate; and an electrically insulative adhesive layer configured for securing together the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate in a face-to-face manner or a back-to-face manner, forming separate compartments each for a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas resulting from the water splitting that provide immunity against any mixing of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas at any level of an electrical power supply.
  • the first electrode plate comprises a substrate made from a stainless steel and a surface enhancer comprising an alloy selected from a group comprising a nickel aluminium alloy, a nickel cobalt alloy, a nickel chromium alloy, a cobalt aluminium alloy, a cobalt chromium alloy, and any combinations thereof.
  • the first catalyst comprises a molybdenum compound selected from a group comprising oxyhydroxyhalides of molybdenum and a molybdenum compound having a formula of MMoX, wherein M is an alkali metal selected from a group comprising a sodium, a potassium, a lithium, a rubidium, and a caesium, and X is a halogen.
  • the first ion transfer opening includes a pair of first ion transfer openings spaced apart from each other along a first longitudinal axis of the first electrode plate.
  • the second electrode plate comprises a substrate made from a stainless steel and a surface enhancer comprising an alloy selected from a group comprising a nickel aluminium alloy, a nickel cobalt alloy, a nickel chromium alloy, a cobalt aluminium alloy, a cobalt chromium alloy, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second catalyst comprises a cobalt compound.
  • the second ion transfer opening includes a pair of second ion transfer openings spaced apart from each other along a second longitudinal axis of the second electrode plate.
  • the first ion transfer opening and the second ion transfer opening are identical in configuration and position.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer comprises a phenolic prepreg comprising a nitrile phenolic resin, an epoxy resin, a curing-agentcontaining epoxy resin, a polyimide resin, or any combinations thereof.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer comprises a third ion transfer opening identical to that of the first ion transfer opening and the second ion transfer opening.
  • the electrolyser further comprises a first gasket and a second gasket each comprising a circular through hole and a semicircular through hole arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between a first end plate and the first electrode plate and between the second electrode plate and a second end plate, respectively.
  • a first gasket and a second gasket each comprising a circular through hole and a semicircular through hole arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between a first end plate and the first electrode plate and between the second electrode plate and a second end plate, respectively.
  • the electrolyser further comprises a first gasket, a second gasket, and a third gasket each comprising a circular through hole and a semicircular through hole arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between a first end plate and the first electrode plate, between the second electrode plate and another second electrode plate, and between another first electrode plate and a second end plate, respectively.
  • a first gasket a second gasket, and a third gasket each comprising a circular through hole and a semicircular through hole arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between a first end plate and the first electrode plate, between the second electrode plate and another second electrode plate, and between another first electrode plate and a second end plate, respectively.
  • the first end plate comprises a first gas outlet for discharging the hydrogen gas thereof and a water intake port.
  • the second end plate comprises a second gas outlet for discharging the oxygen gas thereof and a water intake port.
  • a method of fabricating an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production may be characterised by the steps of providing a first electrode plate coated with a first catalyst comprising a first ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a first lateral axis of the first electrode plate; providing a second electrode plate coated with a second catalyst comprising a second ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a second lateral axis of the second electrode plate; and providing an electrically insulative adhesive layer configured for securing together the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate in a face-to-face manner or a back-to-face manner, forming separate compartments each for a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas resulting from the water splitting that provide immunity against any mixing of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas at any level of an electrical power supply.
  • a method of hydrogen/oxygen production may be characterised by the steps of generating a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas by water splitting in an electrolyser comprising a first electrode plate coated with a first catalyst comprising a first ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a first lateral axis of the first electrode plate; a second electrode plate coated with a second catalyst comprising a second ion transfer opening formed therethrough along a second lateral axis of the second electrode plate; and an electrically insulative adhesive layer configured for securing together the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate in a face-to-face manner or a back-to-face manner, forming separate compartments each for the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas resulting from the water splitting that provide immunity against any mixing of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas at any level of an electrical power supply; and discharging the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas from the said separate compartments.
  • Figure 1 is an isometric view of an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production comprising a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and an electrically insulative adhesive layer sandwiched therebetween according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an isometric view of an electrolyser deployed with gaskets and end plates forming a single cell assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is an isometric view of an electrolyser deployed with gaskets and end plates forming a stacked cell assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a flow diagram depicting a method of fabricating an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is a flow diagram depicting a method of hydrogen/oxygen production according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electrolyser deployed with gaskets and end plates forming a stacked cell assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 7 shows a gasket for use with an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the production of a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas resulting from water splitting by an electrolyser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 shows an electrolyser in a stacked cell assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention discloses an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production, a method of fabricating an electrolyser for water splitting in hydrogen/oxygen production, and a method of hydrogen/oxygen production that can be made, used, and maintained in a highly specific and compact, cost-effective, quick, and simple manner, without the use of complicated and sophisticated steps, components, or parts.
  • the present invention provides a zero-gap and membraneless alkaline electrolyser for producing a high purity hydrogen.
  • the said electrolyser operatively does not require and demand any membrane or diaphragm and/or any gas separator.
  • the present invention eliminates the current collector and costly micro-designed bipolar plates. No bipolar plate is employed in the present invention.
  • the zero-gap and membrane-less alkaline electrolyser of the present invention allows for about a 14% reduction in a capital cost compared to any conventional alkaline electrolysers, and for ease of assembly, reducing about 70% of stacking costs.
  • the engineered alkaline electrolyser of the present invention comes with the capability of directly coupling with an intermittent energy source, e.g., solar, wind, with an expected design load range of about 1% to 100%, allowing more significant power load variability without compromising on hydrogen purity.
  • an intermittent energy source e.g., solar, wind
  • the term “zero-gap”, as used herein, generally refers to the concept of substantially or almost eliminating any gap between electrode plates of an electrolyser.
  • the term also encompasses the direct contact between the electrode plates.
  • the term is expanded to mean that all structures between the electrode plates are in mechanical contact with no space for a liquid electrolyte to congregate.
  • membrane-less generally refers to an electrolyser that does not include a membrane, or other non-porous or ion-selective barrier, positioned between the electrodes.
  • water splitting generally relates to any process that generates elemental hydrogen and/or oxygen from water as the starting material in the presence of an electric potential.
  • water splitting is achieved by many different technologies of which electrolysis is an example.
  • Water splitting by electrolysis is achieved by applying electric energy on two electrodes, termed anode and cathode.
  • face-to-face generally implies that the faces of electrode plates will be bonded so as to face each other.
  • the term also means that two substantially identical electrode plates are bonded together such that they are substantially symmetrically arranged.
  • back-to-face generally implies that the back of one electrode plate will be bonded to the face of another electrode plate.
  • lateral axis refers to a side-to-side axis extending a width of an electrode substrate.
  • a “lateral direction”, as used herein, refers to a direction aligned with a lateral axis.
  • longitudinal axis refers to an axis extending a length of an electrode substrate.
  • a “longitudinal direction”, as used herein, refers to a direction aligned with a longitudinal axis.
  • the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis are oriented perpendicularly relative to one another.
  • the electrolyser comprises a first electrode plate 100, a second electrode plate 200 and an electrically insulative adhesive layer 300. It is preferred that the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 are secured together or bonded in a direct contact manner by the said electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 sandwiched therebetween.
  • the electrolyser preferably comprises an electrolyte media.
  • the electrolyte media is an ionically conductive and electrically insulating material that allows ions to migrate or conduct therethrough, but which does not allow electrons to conduct therethrough.
  • the electrolyte media comprises an alkaline electrolyte.
  • the alkaline electrolyte may be a potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide.
  • the first electrode plate 100 is preferably an electrode device or substrate that includes both a length dimension and a width dimension to some substantive degree.
  • the said substrate may be a mesh substrate, structure, or sheet.
  • the first electrode plate 100 preferably includes not only a rigid plate-like member, but also a flexible sheet and film. It is preferred that the first electrode plate 100, which is a planar or substantially planar sheet or plate, is alignable in a substantially face-to- face or back-to-face manner, orientation or alignment with one or more adjacent electrode plates.
  • the substrate of the first electrode plate 100 is rectangular in shape and has a proximal end and a distal end as well as sides. In the depicted embodiment, the substrate is rectangular, but it may also be, for example, cylindrical, oval, square, triangular, or any other suitable shape or configuration.
  • the said substrate of the first electrode plate 100 is preferably made from a stainless steel.
  • the stainless steel is preferably an alloy of iron and carbon (referred to in the art as “steel”) which further comprises chromium at a concentration of at least 10 weight percents. The concentration of carbon is typically in a range of from 0.002 to 2.14 weight percents.
  • the stainless steel may include austenitic alloy steels, such as stainless and acid-proof steels.
  • the first electrode plate 100 further comprises a surface enhancer comprising an alloy.
  • the alloy can be selected from a group comprising a nickel aluminium alloy (e.g., Raney nickel), a nickel cobalt alloy, a nickel chromium alloy, a cobalt aluminium alloy, a cobalt chromium alloy, and any combinations thereof.
  • the surface enhancer preferably modifies the surface of the substrate to improve its electrocatalytic activity. In an embodiment, the substrate is coated with the surface enhancer thereof.
  • the first electrode plate 100 preferably comprises a first ion transfer opening
  • the first ion transfer opening 101 is preferably disposed towards the proximal end of the substrate thereof.
  • the first ion transfer opening 101 is formed through a body of the substrate along a first lateral axis of the first electrode plate 100.
  • the first ion transfer opening 101 preferably includes a slit, orifice, crevice, or gap of a configuration including a size and a shape through which the ion can pass. More preferably, the first ion transfer opening 101 is a through hole or perforation, that is an opening that breaks in a straight line through the body of the substrate and any coating applied to the substrate thereof.
  • the said first ion transfer opening 101 is rectangular, but it may also be, for example, cylindrical, oval, square, triangular, or any other suitable shape or configuration.
  • the first ion transfer opening 101 includes a pair of first ion transfer openings spaced apart from each other along a first longitudinal axis of the first electrode plate 100.
  • the pair of first ion transfer openings are preferably arranged in series with each other and in parallel with the proximal end of the substrate thereof. In a different embodiment, there may be more than a pair of first ion transfer openings formed therethrough.
  • the first electrode plate 100 preferably has the substrate coated or disposed with a first catalyst.
  • the first catalyst preferably comprises a molybdenum compound.
  • the molybdenum compound is preferably selected from a group comprising oxyhydroxyhalides of molybdenum and a molybdenum compound having a formula of MMoX, wherein M is an alkali metal selected from a group comprising a sodium, a potassium, a lithium, a rubidium, and a caesium, and X is a halogen.
  • the first catalyst is a molybdenum catalyst.
  • the term “molybdenum compound” includes, but is not limited to, elemental molybdenum.
  • metal catalysts based on a material such as, but not limited to, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, disprosium, holmium, erbium, yttrium and lutetium may be used.
  • the first electrode plate 100 is preferably an anode or positive electrode plate.
  • the second electrode plate 200 is preferably an electrode device or substrate that includes both a length dimension and a width dimension to some substantive degree.
  • the said substrate may be a mesh substrate, structure, or sheet.
  • the second electrode plate 200 preferably includes not only a rigid plate-like member, but also a flexible sheet and film. It is preferred that the second electrode plate 200, which is a planar or substantially planar sheet or plate, is alignable in a substantially face-to-face or back-to-face manner, orientation or alignment with one or more adjacent electrode plates.
  • the substrate of the second electrode plate 200 is rectangular in shape and has a proximal end and a distal end as well as sides. In the depicted embodiment, the substrate is rectangular, but it may also be, for example, cylindrical, oval, square, triangular, or any other suitable shape or configuration.
  • the said substrate of the second electrode plate 200 is preferably made from a stainless steel.
  • the stainless steel is preferably an alloy of iron and carbon (referred to in the art as “steel”), which further comprises chromium at a concentration of at least 10 weight percents. The concentration of carbon is typically in a range of from 0.002 to 2.14 weight percents.
  • the stainless steel may include austenitic alloy steels, such as stainless and acid-proof steels.
  • the second electrode plate 200 further comprises a surface enhancer comprising an alloy.
  • the alloy can be selected from a group comprising a nickel aluminium alloy (e.g., Raney nickel), a nickel cobalt alloy, a nickel chromium alloy, a cobalt aluminium alloy, a cobalt chromium alloy, and any combinations thereof.
  • the surface enhancer preferably modifies the surface of the substrate to improve its electrocatalytic activity. In an embodiment, the substrate is coated with the surface enhancer thereof.
  • the second electrode plate 200 preferably comprises a second ion transfer opening 201.
  • the second ion transfer opening 201 is preferably disposed towards the proximal end of the substrate thereof.
  • the second ion transfer opening 201 is formed through a body of the substrate along a second lateral axis of the second electrode plate 200.
  • the second lateral axis is preferably parallel with the first lateral axis thereof.
  • the second ion transfer opening 201 preferably includes a slit, orifice, crevice, or gap of a configuration, including a size and a shape through which the ion can pass.
  • the second ion transfer opening 201 is a through hole or perforation, that is an opening that breaks in a straight line through the body of the substrate and any coating applied to the substrate thereof.
  • the said second ion transfer opening 201 is rectangular, but it may also be, for example, cylindrical, oval, square, triangular, or any other suitable shape or configuration.
  • the second ion transfer opening 101 and the first ion transfer opening 201 are preferably identical in configuration and position.
  • the term “identical” refers to being similar in every detail; exactly alike.
  • the second ion transfer opening 201 includes a pair of second ion transfer openings spaced apart from each other along a second longitudinal axis of the second electrode plate 200.
  • the second longitudinal axis is preferably parallel with the first longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the pair of second ion transfer openings are preferably arranged in series with each other and in parallel with the proximal end of the substrate thereof. In a different embodiment, there may be more than a pair of second ion transfer openings formed therethrough.
  • the second electrode plate 200 preferably has the substrate coated or disposed with a second catalyst.
  • the second catalyst preferably comprises a cobalt compound.
  • cobalt compound includes, but is not limited to, elemental cobalt.
  • the second catalyst is a cobalt catalyst, which means a catalyst containing elemental cobalt as an active ingredient and is not particularly limited.
  • Examples thereof include cobalt powder, cobalt (II) chloride, and cobalt (II) bromide), cobalt (II) iodide, cobalt (II) fluoride, cobalt (II) acetate, cobalt (III) acetate, cobalt formate (II), cobalt (II) oxalate, cobalt (II) benzoate, cobalt (II) stearate, cobalt (II) borate, cobalt (II) acetylacetonate, cobalt (III) acetylacetonate, cobalt carbonate (II), compounds such as cobalt (II) sulphate, cobalt (II) nitrate and cobalt (II) phosphate, hydrates of these compounds, and various complex catalysts derived from these compounds.
  • metal catalysts based on a material such as, but not limited to, tungsten, scandium, vanadium, titanium, zirconium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, terbium, disprosium, holmium, erbium, yttrium and lutetium may be used.
  • the second electrode plate 200 is preferably a cathode or negative electrode plate.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 is preferably configured for securing together the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 in a face-to-face manner or a back-to-face manner, forming separate compartments each for a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas resulting from the water splitting thereof.
  • separate compartments provide immunity against any gas mixing of the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas at any level of an electrical power supply.
  • the separate compartments include partitions, regions, channels, volumes, passages, enclosed sections, delimited zones, and the like (with a containing function) that separate or isolate the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas from each other, thus preventing gas mixing.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 essentially refers to a layer containing an adhesive as a main component that is on the surface of the first electrode plate 100 used to adhere the first electrode plate 100 to the second electrode plate 200, and vice versa. It is preferred that the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 is an intermediate layer or film.
  • electrically insulative refers to a material, a reconfiguration of a material, and/or a combination of materials in relation to the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 that inhibits current or does not allow current to be transferred or passed through the material.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 is a bond adhesive panel that is rigid and dimensionally stable.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 is preferably rigid enough to be shaped as a panel having a dimension (e.g., shape and size) that is the same or similar to that of the first electrode plate 100 and/or the second electrode plate 200.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 preferably comprises a third ion transfer opening 301 formed therethrough along a third lateral axis of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300.
  • the third lateral axis is preferably parallel with the first lateral axis and the second lateral axis thereof.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 is preferably disposed towards the proximal end of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 thereof.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 is formed through a body of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 along the third lateral axis of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 preferably includes a slit, orifice, crevice, or gap of a configuration, including a size and a shape through which the ion can pass. More preferably, the third ion transfer opening 301 is a through hole or perforation that is an opening that breaks in a straight line through the body of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300.
  • the said third ion transfer opening 301 is rectangular, but it may also be, for example, cylindrical, oval, square, triangular, or any other suitable shape or configuration.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 , the second ion transfer opening 101 and the first ion transfer opening 201 are preferably identical in configuration and position.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 is preferably identical to that of the first ion transfer opening 101 and the second ion transfer opening 201.
  • the term “identical” refers to being similar in every detail; exactly alike.
  • the third ion transfer opening 301 includes a pair of third ion transfer openings spaced apart from each other along a third longitudinal axis of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300.
  • the third longitudinal axis is preferably parallel with the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the pair of third ion transfer openings are preferably arranged in series with each other and in parallel with the proximal end of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 thereof. In a different embodiment, there may be more than a pair of third ion transfer openings formed therethrough.
  • the adhesive being the main component of the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 preferably comprises a phenolic prepreg comprising a nitrile phenolic resin, an epoxy resin, a curing-agent-containing epoxy resin, a polyimide resin, or any combinations thereof.
  • the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 may be regarded as a spacer material inserted between the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 and so forth (e.g., another first electrode plate(s) 100a/100b/100c and another second electrode plate(s) 200a/200b/200c with respective electrically insulative adhesive layer 300a/300b/300c), and the overall structure would still be considered a “zero-gap architecture”, as that term is being used herein, so long as there is not a liquid electrolyte gap between any of the electrodes.
  • the electrolyser of the present invention comprises the first electrode plate 100 coated with the first catalyst and the second electrode plate 200 coated with the second catalyst joined back-to-back by or via an electrically insulative rigid adhesive layer, with end or compression plates 500, 600 flanking thereof.
  • a gasket or sealant 400, 401 , 402 is employed and used in the present invention to arrange multiple cells in a stack where the arrangement of positive and negative connections and gasket/sealant arrangement is critical and crucial.
  • the end plates preferably include a first end plate 500 and a second end plate 600 that are preferably a rigid support material for flanking, clamping and compressing the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 and so forth, and the electrically insulative adhesive layer 300 sandwiched therebetween.
  • the end plates 500, 600 include both flat and curved compression elements and cover both a frame plate and a pressure plate. It is preferred that each of the end plates 500, 600 includes a plurality of screw holes (threaded) for receiving fastening means, such as screws, nuts and bolts, and the like, although the described embodiment includes only twelve screw holes on each of them and where the location of the screw holes corresponds screw holes of opposing end plate 500, 600.
  • the functions of the end plates 500, 600 include, for example, ensuring sufficient stability and sealing functions.
  • the first end plate 500 preferably comprises a first gas outlet 501 for discharging the hydrogen gas thereof and a water intake port 502 for receiving water.
  • the second end plate 600 preferably comprises a second gas outlet 601 for discharging the oxygen gas thereof and a water intake port 602 for receiving water.
  • the gasket 400, 401, 402 is preferably configured for sealing a connection or providing a mechanical seal and a watertight seal between the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 and so forth (e.g., another first electrode plate(s) 100a/100b/100c and another second electrode plate(s) 200a/200b/200c with respective electrically insulative adhesive layer 300a/300b/300c).
  • the gasket 400, 401 , 402 blocks, reduces or prevents fluid leakage around the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 and so forth (e.g., another first electrode plate(s) 100a/100b/100c and another second electrode plate(s) 200a/200b/200c with respective electrically insulative adhesive layer 300a/300b/300c).
  • the gasket 400, 401 , 402 is preferably compressible and can be made of a silicon rubber, rubber, or foam material.
  • the gasket 400, 401 , 402 comprises a frame portion having a proximal end and a distal end as well as sides forming an inner cavity.
  • the frame portion is preferably in alignment with the first electrode plate 100 and the second electrode plate 200 and so forth (e.g., another first electrode plate(s) 100a/100b/100c and another second electrode plate(s) 200a/200b/200c with respective electrically insulative adhesive layer 300a/300b/300c).
  • the gasket 400, 401, 402 further comprises a circular through hole and a semicircular through hole formed towards the distal end of the frame portion thereof.
  • the circular through hole and the semicircular through hole are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the gasket 400, 401 , 402. It is preferred that the circular through hole and the semicircular through hole are in alignment with perforations of the electrodes 100/100a/100b/100c and 200/200a/200b/200c, respectively.
  • the circular through hole is centrally provided in the width section of the proximal end of the frame portion and the semicircular through hole is, at a distance from the circular through hole, provided in the lower section of the proximal end of the frame portion.
  • semiconductor widely includes an arc shape having a certain radius of curvature and a shape curved in one direction from the middle portion toward both ends, and, for example, also includes a shape having a straight-line portion in the middle portion and curved lines extending from both ends of the straight portion.
  • the circular through hole and the semicircular through hole are configured for channelling the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas separately.
  • the gasket 400, 401 , 402 is used in a single cell assembly and a stacked cell assembly.
  • a first gasket 400 and a second gasket 401 are employed and arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between the first end plate 500 and the first electrode plate 100 and between the second electrode plate 200 and the second end plate 600, respectively.
  • a first gasket 400, a second gasket 401 , and a third gasket 402 are employed and arranged in an alternate manner configured for sealing a connection between the first end plate 500 and the first electrode plate 100, between the second electrode plate 200 and another second electrode plate 200a, and between another first electrode plate 100a and the second end plate 600, respectively.
  • the intermittent energy source employed herein from which the electrolyser of the present invention gains the electrical power supply preferably refers to any source of energy which fluctuates in terms of its availability.
  • the intermittent energy source includes a natural renewable energy source, including but not limited to wind, wave or solar power, which, due to the vagaries of nature, are not consistent in the power they provide.
  • the electrolyser of the present invention can be powered by the usual electrical power supply, e.g., power grid, battery and the like.
  • a 200-mV reduction in overpotential i.e., from 2.4V to 2.2V
  • a high purity hydrogen can be produced at power ratings between 0-100% using the developed electrolyser of the present invention, which is not possible when using the Zirfon diaphragm-based alkaline type electrolyser.
  • the electrolyser of the present invention includes the following specifications:
  • inventive subject matter has been described with reference to specific example embodiments, various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader scope of embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • inventive subject matter may be referred to herein, individually or collectively, by the term “invention” merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single disclosure or inventive concept if more than one is, in fact, disclosed.
  • the term “or” may be construed in either an inclusive or exclusive sense. Moreover, plural instances may be provided for resources, operations, or structures described herein as a single instance. Additionally, boundaries between various resources, operations, modules, engines, and data stores are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in a context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within a scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure. In general, structures and functionality presented as separate resources in the example configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or resource. Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single resource may be implemented as separate resources. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements fall within a scope of embodiments of the present disclosure as represented by the appended claims. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
  • first”, “second”, and so forth may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.
  • a first contact could be termed a second contact, and, similarly, a second contact could be termed a first contact, without departing from the scope of the present example embodiments.
  • the first contact and the second contact are both contacts, but they are not the same contact.
  • the term “if” may be construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in response to detecting” depending on the context.
  • the phrase “if it is determined” or “if [a stated condition or event] is detected” may be construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “upon detecting [the stated condition or event]” or “in response to detecting [the stated condition or event]” depending on the context.

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La présente invention concerne un électrolyseur pour la décomposition de l'eau dans la production d'hydrogène/oxygène et des procédés associés. L'électrolyseur comprend une première plaque d'électrode (100) revêtue d'un premier catalyseur comprenant une première ouverture de transfert d'ions (101) formée à travers celle-ci le long d'un premier axe latéral de la première plaque d'électrode (100) ; une seconde plaque d'électrode (200) revêtue d'un second catalyseur comprenant une seconde ouverture de transfert d'ions (201) formée à travers celle-ci le long d'un second axe latéral de la seconde plaque d'électrode (200) ; et une couche adhésive électriquement isolante (300) configurée pour fixer ensemble la première plaque d'électrode (100) et la seconde plaque d'électrode (200) en face à face ou dos à face, formant des compartiments séparés chacun pour du gaz hydrogène et du gaz oxygène résultant de la décomposition de l'eau qui assurent une immunité contre tout mélange du gaz hydrogène et du gaz oxygène à n'importe quel niveau d'une alimentation électrique.
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