Electrochemical cell and method of using same

Patent · 18 January 2022

OSTI ID:1892548

Beachy, Michael G.; Holt, Christopher T.; Ocampo, Minette; Matter, Paul H.

A novel electrochemical cell is disclosed in multiple embodiments. The instant invention relates to an electrochemical cell design. In one embodiment, the cell design can electrolyze water into pressurized hydrogen using low-cost materials. In another embodiment, the cell design can convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. In another embodiment, the cell design can electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen for storage, then later convert the stored hydrogen and oxygen back into electricity and water. In some embodiments, the cell operates with a wide internal pressure differential.

• Research Organization: Power to Hydrogen LLC, Columbus, OH (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: SC0013111
• Assignee: Power to Hydrogen LLC (Columbus, OH)
• Patent Number(s): 11,228,051
• Application Number: 17/074,297
• OSTI ID: 1892548
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English