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20080217168 | Electrode for electrolysis and electrolysis unit - There are disclosed an electrode for electrolysis capable of efficiently forming ozone by electrolysis of an electrolytic solution (e.g., water) at ordinary temperature with a low current density, and an electrolysis unit using the electrode. The electrode for electrolysis includes a substrate and a surface layer formed on the surface of the substrate, and the surface layer is made of an amorphous insulator, for example, a thin film of amorphous tantalum oxide, amorphous tungsten oxide or amorphous aluminum oxide. | 09-11-2008 |
20080217169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROWINNING COPPER USING THE FERROUS/FERRIC ANODE REACTION - The present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for electrowinning metals, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for copper electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction. In general, the use of a flow-through anode—coupled with an effective electrolyte circulation system—enables the efficient and cost-effective operation of a copper electrowinning system employing the ferrous/ferric anode reaction at a total cell voltage of less than about 1.5 V and at current densities of greater than about 26 Amps per square foot (about 280 A/m | 09-11-2008 |
20080223717 | Wettability Switch - The present invention relates to a wettability switch that comprises an electrochemically active element having a wetting surface with switchable wetting properties. The electrochemically active element comprises an electrochemically active polymer, and surface active molecules each having a lyophobic portion and a lyophilic portion. In the wettability switch, each of said surface active molecules exposes one of said lyophobic portion and said lyophilic portion towards said wetting surface, and the identity of said portion depends on an electrochemical state of said polymer. | 09-18-2008 |
20080237035 | Air cleaning apparatus - There is disclosed an air cleaning apparatus usable regardless of seasons, weather, environmental conditions and the like. The air cleaning apparatus brings air to be treated into contact with a cleaning solution including active oxygen species to purify the air to be treated includes a water tank which stores the cleaning solution, and a temperature controller which controls a temperature of the cleaning solution stored in the water tank. The temperature controller includes a heat exchanger as a cooling/heating unit which cools or heats the cleaning solution stored in the water tank, and controls the temperature of the cleaning solution into 0° C. or more to 40° C. or less. | 10-02-2008 |
20080245659 | DISCHARGE CELL FOR OZONIZER - To prevent the decrease of ozone concentration in the case that high purity oxygen without adding nitrogen is used as the raw material gas in a discharge type ozonizer. | 10-09-2008 |
20080245660 | RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE - The present invention is an integrated system for the production of hydrogen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the air or gas streams. The integrated system includes an energy source for generating electrical energy and a water source coupled to the energy source. The water source includes ionic electrolytes. The energy source supplies energy to the water source to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, acid and base. The carbon dioxide reacts with the base. In some embodiments, the energy source is a renewable energy source. The integrated system produces substantially no carbon dioxide and when combined with a renewable energy source, produces clean hydrogen fuel and reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide, resulting in carbon dioxide negative energy and manufacturing strategies. | 10-09-2008 |
20080257718 | Electrochemical actuator - The present invention provides systems, devices, and related methods, involving electrochemical actuation. In some cases, application of a voltage or current to a system or device of the invention may generate a volumetric or dimensional change, which may produce mechanical work. For example, at least a portion of the system may be constructed and arranged to be displaced from a first orientation to a second orientation. Systems such as these may be useful in various applications, including pumps (e.g., infusion pumps) and drug delivery devices, for example. | 10-23-2008 |
20080283390 | CuC1 thermochemical cycle for hydrogen production - An electrochemical cell for producing copper having a dense graphite anode electrode and a dense graphite cathode electrode disposed in a CuCl solution. An anion exchange membrane made of poly(ethylene vinyl alcohol) and polyethylenimine cross-linked with a cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of acetone, formaldehyde, glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, and mixtures thereof is disposed between the two electrodes. | 11-20-2008 |
20080283391 | Water treatment device - There is disclosed a water treatment device capable of improving the treatment efficiency of for-treatment water and passing the for-treatment water once to sufficiently treat the water without repeatedly circulating the water, and the water treatment device includes a water passing first electrode arranged in the channel of the for-treatment water, a conductive fiber positioned on the downstream side of this first electrode and energized by the first electrode, a water passing second electrode positioned on the downstream side of this conductive fiber and forming a pair with the first electrode, an insulating porous spacer interposed between this second electrode and the conductive fiber, and a supply section which supplies voltages to both of the electrodes. | 11-20-2008 |
20080296152 | Apparatus for generating electrical discharge - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 12-04-2008 |
20090000945 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND ELECTROPAINT SYSTEMS INCORPORATING SAME - Described are novel systems for electrodeposition of paint on counter-electrodes, and membrane electrode assemblies for incorporation into such systems. In certain embodiments of the invention, electrode enclosures such as C-shaped or box-shaped enclosures include membranes sealed to secondary structural members by bonding. In other embodiments, membrane electrode cells having bumpers are mounted within paint baths in a manner wherein the bumpers are forcibly biased against the exterior wall of the bath, thereby stabilizing the position of the cells. In still further embodiments, tubular electrode cells are provided with internal valves allowing the release of liquid trapped within the tubular electrodes into the membrane shell. In this manner, removal of the electrodes for maintenance, replacement or other purposes is facilitated. | 01-01-2009 |
20090032391 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PHOTOLYSIS-ASSISTED ELECTROLYSIS - A photolysis-assisted electrolysis device comprises at least one fluidized bed disposed in the device's housing wherein the fluidized bed comprises a reaction medium and photolysis-catalyzing nanoparticles suspended in the reaction medium. When the fluidized bed is exposed to light, the nanoparticles catalyze the photolysis of the reaction medium to form donor electrons. The donor electrons promote reduction of the reaction medium during an electrolysis reaction, for example, the reduction of water to form hydrogen gas. | 02-05-2009 |
20090038936 | HIGH RESISTIVITY REFRACTORY WITH A HIGH ZIRCONIA CONTENT - A novel fused and cast refractory product with a high zirconia content having improved electrical resistivity includes, as a percentage by weight relative to the oxides and for a total of more than 98.5%:
| 02-12-2009 |
20090057138 | SURFACE TREATMENT INSTALLATION FOR METALLIC PARTS, PARTICULARLY BY ELECTROLYSIS - Surface treatment installation ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090078567 | Method of connecting electrodes and hydrogen generating apparatus using the same - A method of connecting electrodes in a hydrogen generating apparatus and a hydrogen generating apparatus using this method are disclosed. The method of connecting the electrodes of a hydrogen generating apparatus may include: depositing a first terminal layer onto one side of a first electrode, which is configured to generate electrons; attaching one side of a wire onto the first terminal layer; depositing a second terminal layer onto one side of a second electrode, which is configured to receive the electrons and generate hydrogen; and attaching the other side of the wire onto the second terminal layer. Using this method, the resistance between electrodes can be reduced to increase the flow rate of hydrogen, and the distance between the electrodes can be minimized to reduce the volume of the hydrogen generating apparatus. | 03-26-2009 |
20090095619 | GAS TREATING APPARATUS - A gas treating method including: generating non-equilibrium plasma in a gas flow space; and treating a gas to be treated containing a substance to be treated using the non-equilibrium plasma, the non-equilibrium plasma being generated by using at least two wire-like high-voltage applying electrodes that are arranged away from each other, in between at least two flat-plate ground electrodes that are arranged face to face in parallel to each other to define the gas flow space, in a direction perpendicular to opposite sides of the flat-plate ground electrodes. | 04-16-2009 |
20090107835 | Rapidly Cleanable Electroplating Cup Assembly - Embodiments of a closed-contact electroplating cup assembly that may be rapidly cleaned while an electroplating system is on-line are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment comprises a cup assembly and a cone assembly, wherein the cup assembly comprises a cup bottom comprising an opening, a seal surrounding the opening, an electrical contact structure comprising a plurality of electrical contacts disposed around the opening, and an interior cup side that is tapered inwardly in along an axial direction of the cup from a cup top toward the cup bottom. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114531 | Electrochemical Cell Stack - The present invention relates to a cell stack having at least one electrochemical cell arranged between a first end plate connected to an electrical bolt and a second end plate connected to another electrical bolt, said stack having a housing, means for providing fixed support of said stack to said housing and means for maintaining a constant load over said cell stack. Said means for maintaining a constant load comprise an elastic pad inserted into the space between said cell stack and said housing wall. The cell stack is applicable in the area of PEM fuel cells and PEM water electrolyser cells. | 05-07-2009 |
20090145750 | ELECTROCATALYSTS AND ADDITIVES FOR THE OXIDATION OF SOLID FUELS - A continuous coal electrolytic cell for the production of pure hydrogen without the need of separated purification units Electrodes comprising electrocatalysts comprising noble metals electrodeposited on carbon substrates are also provided. Also provided are methods of using the electrocatalysts provided herein for the electrolysis of coal in acidic medium, as well as electrolytic cells for the production of hydrogen from coal slurries in acidic media employing the electrodes described herein. Further provided are catalytic additives for the electro-oxidation of coal. Additionally provided is an electrochemical treatment process where iron-contaminated effluents are purified in the presence of coal slurries using the developed catalyst. | 06-11-2009 |
20090166189 | WASHING APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING PLATING-FILMED WEB - A washing apparatus provided with a washing liquid-holding reservoir and the component which supplies washing liquid to the washing liquid-holding reservoir. At an electroplate solution, a conductive surface of a web is caused to touch against a cathode roller, and a plating film is formed at the conductive surface. The washing apparatus is disposed at a downstream side of the electroplate solution. The washing apparatus washes a roller which conveys the web through midair toward a subsequent stage. A lower portion of the roller is dipped in the washing liquid at the washing liquid-holding reservoir. | 07-02-2009 |
20090166190 | Anodizing apparatus - An anodizing apparatus for forming an anodized film on the surface of a workpiece ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090200161 | FLUID-CONFINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The fluid-confining apparatus includes at least a substrate holder, at least a confining fluid supplying tube, at least a confining fluid recovering tube, at least a process fluid supplying tube, and at least a process fluid recovering tube. The process fluid supplying tube supplies at least a process fluid, and makes the process fluid contact with at least a treatment region of a wafer. The confining fluid supplying tube continuity supplies at least a confining fluid. The confining fluid does not dissolve the process fluid. The flowing confining fluid can contact with at least a non-treatment region of the wafer, and confines the process fluid into a predetermined space. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200162 | Anode for Electrolysis - The invention relates to an anode comprising a titanium alloy substrate coated with noble metals by thermal decomposition of precursors thereof. The alloy of the substrate includes elements which can be oxidised during the thermal decomposition step, allowing electrical energy savings and a prolonged duration in industrial electrolytic processes. The anode of the invention is suitable for chlor-alkali electrolysis, allowing to produce chlorine with a lower oxygen content and a lower energy consumption than the anodes of the prior art. | 08-13-2009 |
20090266707 | Pad-assisted electropolishing - Pad-assisted electropolishing of the substrate is conducted by performing anodic dissolution of metal at a first portion of the substrate and simultaneously mechanically buffing a second portion of the substrate with a buffing pad. Anodic dissolution includes forming a thin liquid layer of electropolishing liquid between the anodic substrate and a cathodic electropolishing head. The location of electrical contacts between the substrate and power supply allow peripheral edge regions of the substrate to be mechanically buffed with the pad. Preferably, a substrate is further planararized using an isotropic material-removal technique. An apparatus includes an electropolishing head that is movable to a position proximate to a first portion of a substrate to form a thin gap, and a buffing pad that mechanically buffs a second portion of the substrate using minimal pressure. | 10-29-2009 |
20090266708 | Electrolytic cell and method of reducing gamma ray emissions - An electrolytic cell and a method for accelerating the reduction of gamma ray emissions from a radioactive substance. The cell includes a non-conductive housing and a conductive end member sealingly positioned in and extending from each open end of the housing. Gamma ray emitting material such as powder, granules or gases in an admixture with palladium black powder or particles are closely packed into the chamber. A longitudinal gas passage extends through each end member in gas communication with the chamber. Each gas passage is sealably closeable, one gas passage being connectable to a source of pressurized hydrogen or deuterium gas deliverable under pressure into the chamber to charge the catalytic particles. A distal end of each end member is connected to an electric power source wherein, when electric current flows through the chamber, the gamma ray emission count decays at an abnormally high rate. | 10-29-2009 |
20090277784 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - An electrochemical device | 11-12-2009 |
20090301865 | DIAMOND ELECTRODE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND ELECTROLYTIC BATH - A diamond electrode includes a conductive silicon substrate having a plurality of pores. The diamond electrode also includes a conductive diamond covering the conductive silicon substrate. The inner wall surfaces of the plurality of pores are at an angle of 60° to 85° with respect to a substrate of the conductive silicon substrate. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301866 | MULTILAYER MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME AND USE AS ELECTRODE - A multilayer material includes a solid substrate and at least two superimposed solid layers containing particles of an electrochemically active material, the first solid layer adhering to the solid substrate and the second solid layer adhering to the first solid layer. The multilayer material has a constant thickness of upper layer not less than 95% and a depth of penetration of the second layer into the first layer which is less than 10% of the thickness of the first layer, and enables as electrode constituent, generators having a low risk of overload degradation to be prepared. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301867 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING USING LIQUID PHASE METAL DEPOSITION - A system for processing a semiconductor substrate during fabrication of semiconductor devices provides a plurality of semiconductor substrate processing stations in a physically integrated system, as well as a semiconductor substrate transport system for transporting a semiconductor substrate between the respective processing stations. In particular, the processing system according to the present invention favors the use of liquid phase process steps, particularly deposition process steps, instead of gas or vapor phase processing. Even more particularly, the system contemplates deposition of a metallic barrier layer | 12-10-2009 |
20090308737 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYMER ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - To improve adhesive properties between an electrically conductive polymer membrane and a solid electrolyte membrane to each other, and thus to ensure the operation of an electrically conductive polymer actuator which effects a bending motion is aimed. | 12-17-2009 |
20100012484 | DOPED SINTERED PRODUCT BASED ON ZIRCON AND ZIRCONIA - A sintered product made from a starting batch containing 5 to 50% zircon and having the following average chemical composition, in weight percentages on the basis of the oxides and for a total of 100%:
| 01-21-2010 |
20100018856 | Apparatus for producing a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen - The apparatus for producing a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen comprises a tube member | 01-28-2010 |
20100038235 | DIAMOND ELECTRODE, TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DIAMOND ELECTRODE - The present invention provides a diamond electrode that, in waste water treatment or production of functional water by using electrolysis, does not cause contamination of a solution or release of toxic substances, achieves enhancement of the energy efficiency, has excellent durability, and can endure prolonged use without damage. The present invention further provides a treatment device where the above electrode is used, and a method for manufacturing the above electrode. In a diamond electrode according to the present invention, the electrode includes a conductive diamond film covering one surface of a substrate. Assuming that the thickness of the substrate is T (μm) and the thickness of the conductive diamond film is t | 02-18-2010 |
20100044215 | CARBON NANOTUBE SHEET - An apparatus for forming a carbon nanotube sheet is provided. The apparatus includes a bath and a driving unit wherein the bath has a bottom surface and is configured to contain a carbon nanotube colloidal solution. The bottom surface is capable of having an array of capillary tubes. The driving unit is configured to drive at least a part of the carbon nanotube colloidal solution out of the bath through the array of capillary tubes. | 02-25-2010 |
20100096258 | REDUCED VOLTAGE DROP ANODE ASSEMBLY FOR ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS CELL - An anode assembly for aluminum electrolysis cells includes carbon anodes with stubholes and an anode hanger having stubs, in which the anodes are fixed to the anode hanger by cast iron and the stubholes are fully or partially lined with an expanded graphite lining. The anode assembly provides a reduced voltage drop across an interface between the cast iron and the carbon anode and thus increases cell productivity significantly. Mechanical stresses in the stubhole area are reduced. A collar formed from the lining prevents spilling of cast iron over the anode surface and a protective shot plug or a protective collar optionally prevent direct contact of a hot electrolyte bath with the stub and the cast iron. A method of manufacturing anode assemblies and an aluminum electrolysis cell, are also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100133096 | Use of Austenitic Stainless Steel as Construction Material in a Device or Structural Component Which is Exposed to an Oxygen and/or Hydrogen and/or Hydrofluoric Acid Environment - Use of an austenitic stainless steel wherein the chemical composition comprises 10-20 weight % nickel, 10-20 weight % chromium, 30-50 weight % iron, maximum 17 weight % of another element or elements and the balance iron and/or chromium and/or nickel as construction material in a device or structural components that are exposed to an oxygen and/or a hydrogen and/or a hydrofluoric acid environment. | 06-03-2010 |
20100163408 | Plating apparatus and plating method - A plating apparatus can form a plated film having a more uniform thickness over an entire surface of a substrate and can securely fill interconnect recesses with the metal without forming voids in the embedded metal even when the substrate has a high sheet resistance in the surface. The plating apparatus includes a substrate holder for holding a substrate, a cathode portion including a cathode for contact with the substrate held by the substrate holder to feed electricity to the substrate, and an anode, partly or wholly having a high resistance, disposed opposite a surface of the substrate held by the substrate holder, wherein plating of the surface of the substrate is carried out while filling between the anode and the substrate held by the substrate holder with a plating solution. | 07-01-2010 |
20100213049 | Metal plate stack for salt water electrolysis - This invention uses alternating galvanized steel and perforated aluminum plates to increase the extraction rate of hydrogen from salt water by electrolysis. The galvanized steel plates are wired together to form the anode while the perforated aluminum plates are also wire together to form the cathode around which the hydrogen is extracted. The perforated aluminum also reacts with the sodium hydroxide, produced during electrolysis, to release even more hydrogen from the solution. The myriad of perforations in the aluminum plates creates numerous contact points with the solution so that the electrical current can extract the hydrogen more efficiently from the salt water. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219066 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis apparatus for electrolyzing pure water supplied from a pure water supply apparatus for manufacturing high-pressure hydrogen. The water electrolysis apparatus has a pipe serving as a hydrogen outlet to which a gas-liquid separator, a cooler, and a water adsorption apparatus are successively connected in this order along the direction in which hydrogen is discharged from the water electrolysis apparatus. A first back-pressure valve is connected between the cooler and the water adsorption apparatus, and a second back-pressure valve is connected downstream of the water adsorption apparatus. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224485 | TRAPEZOIDAL WALL ELECTROLYSIS CELL WITH ADDED ELECTRIC FIELDS AND THERMAL ENERGY - Water electrolysis is a known process to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water. The electrolysis efficiency depends on the voltage needed to pass the desired current for desired time through the electrolysis cell to achieve the desired electro-chemical reactions. Motivation of present invention is to increase the electrical efficiency of electrolysis by reducing energy losses in the cell. This invention reduces energy losses by increasing ion density of the desired ions near to the respective reducing and oxidizing electrodes, which is accomplished in a hollow polyhedron, pyramid like, electrolysis cell by collecting ions from larger volume of the electrolyte solution with controlled electric fields, guided convection currents of the electrolyte solution with low grade thermal energy feed and steering the gathered ions close to the respective electrodes situated near to the top in the electrolysis cell. | 09-09-2010 |
20100252422 | CARBON FIBER-ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR THE OXIDATION OF AMMONIA AND ETHANOL IN ALKALINE MEDIA AND THEIR APPLICATION TO HYDROGEN PRODUCTION, FUEL CELLS, AND PURIFICATION PROCESSES - Electrocatalysts useful for the oxidation of ammonia and ethanol in alkaline media. The electrocatalysts include a carbon support, a first plating layer having a strong affinity for OH, and a second plating layer having a strong affinity for oxidation of ammonia or ethanol. The carbon support may be selected from such materials as carbon fibers, carbon tubes, carbon microtubes, and carbon microspheres. The first plating layer is selected from rhodium, ruthenium, nickel and palladium and combinations thereof. The second plating layer is selected from platinum, indium, and combinations thereof. Also provided are electrolytic cells for the production of hydrogen including one or more electrocatalysts described herein, a basic electrolyte, and ammonia or ethanol. Also provided are ammonia fuel cells and ethanol fuel cells utilizing the electrocatalysts described herein. | 10-07-2010 |
20100264020 | COMPOSITE COATING APPARATUS INCLUDING Q-SWITCH LASER SOURCE - A composite coating apparatus includes a first device configured for forming a nanoscale metal particle layer on an electrically conductive workpiece and a second device configured for forming metallic film on the nanoscale metal particles. The first device includes a Q-switch laser source for providing impulse laser light beams, a first liquid-ejecting member configured for ejecting electrolyte liquid contained therein onto the workpiece, and a first hollow light guide conduit for guiding the impulse laser light beams through the first liquid-ejecting member onto the workpiece. As such, an electrochemical reaction occurs on the workpiece. The electrolyte liquid forms a metal film and is then vibrated into nanoscale particles by the impulse laser light beams. | 10-21-2010 |
20100276277 | ELECTROCHEMICAL LIQUID CELL APPARATUS - An electrochemical cell apparatus is disclosed where the cell has a chamber for containing an electrolyte. The chamber is situated between a bottom and a top substrate. One or more bottom windows are in the bottom substrate and one or more top windows are in the top substrate. Each window has a window cover facing the chamber. The top window and bottom window each have a portion in alignment so that an electron beam passes through both respective portions. A spacer is deposited between the top and bottom substrate and forming walls surrounding the chamber. Two or more electrodes, each having an interior portion that is within the chamber and electrically continuous with an exterior portion external to the chamber, are located on the chamber side of the bottom substrate. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282599 | Method for manufacturing of hydrogen generating apparatus and hydrogen generating apparatus using the same - A method of manufacturing a hydrogen generating apparatus and a hydrogen generating apparatus manufactured using this method are disclosed. The method includes: inserting an elastic member inside a reactor, which has one side open; inserting an electrode, to which a wire is connected, and an aqueous electrolyte solution inside the elastic member; placing a cover, in which a through-hole is formed, on the open side of the reactor, such that a portion of the wire is positioned outside the reactor; and connecting the portion of the wire positioned outside the reactor to a control unit. Using this method, the inner materials remaining inside the reactor can be removed in a simple manner after the reaction, and replacement costs can be saved as the reactor itself does not have to be replaced. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282600 | Hydrogen generator designed for use with gas and diesel engines - The invention is a unit that produces Hydrogen Gas (Browns Gas (HHO)) that can be used as an assist to diesel and gas engines. The gas is produced from distilled water, using our stainless steel plate design. The patent should apply to the internal plate placement and design. The internal design of the unit allows it to produce significantly more hydrogen, drawing significantly less current or electricity from its power source. The internal design is in the placement of positive, negative and neutral plates to produce the gas. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282601 | PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND ENERGY SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A photoelectrochemical cell ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100288628 | Cyclooctatetraene-based cathode for electrochemical cells - A new invention in cathode composition, arrangement, and design for primary and secondary batteries that offers high power, high capacity, and high specific energy is proposed herein. The claimed technology described herein incorporates materials into the cathode that results in a cathode which may accept two electrons per active site. Other advantages of the technology included herein include: 1) lower cost, 2) environmental friendliness, 3) safety, 4) a wide operational temperature range, 5) backwards compatibility with present electrochemical cells, and 6) versatility. The technology is cross-cutting, and has high impact applications, such as for electric vehicles, which require both high power and high specific energy. | 11-18-2010 |
20100320080 | Electrode for Electrochemical Element and Electrochemical Element using the Electrode - An electrode for an electrochemical element reversibly absorbing and releasing lithium ions including: a current collector having a higher first convex portion and a lower second convex portion on at least one surface thereof; a columnar body including an active material formed in such a manner as to rise obliquely on the first convex portion and the second convex portion of the current collector. | 12-23-2010 |
20100320081 | APPARATUS FOR WETTING PRETREATMENT FOR ENHANCED DAMASCENE METAL FILLING - Disclosed are pre-wetting apparatus designs and methods. These apparatus designs and methods are used to pre-wet a wafer prior to plating a metal on the surface of the wafer. Disclosed compositions of the pre-wetting fluid prevent corrosion of a seed layer on the wafer and also improve the filling rates of features on the wafer. | 12-23-2010 |
20110011735 | FLUID STRUCTURE CONTROL DEVICE - A fluid structure control device has a liquid chamber holding a solution containing an electrolyte dissolved therein and conductive particles dispersed in the solution, and a pair of electrodes for applying an AC voltage to the conductive particles in the liquid chamber. Electro-osmotic flows are caused to occur due to electric double layers induced at the interface between the solution and the conductive particles by application of a voltage, thereby producing interaction among the conductive particles to displace the conductive particles and change reversibly the dispersion state of the conductive particles in accordance with the applied voltage. | 01-20-2011 |
20110024287 | BIPOLAR ELECTRODE AND SUPERCAPACITOR DESALINATION DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A bipolar electrode comprises an intermediate layer comprising one or more carbon materials. The bipolar electrode further comprises first and second layers disposed on opposite surfaces of the intermediate layer and configured to act as an anode and a cathode. The first and second layers comprise at least one of one or more electrically conductive carbon materials and one or more conductive polymers. A supercapacitor desalination device and a method for making the bipolar electrode are also presented. | 02-03-2011 |
20110042204 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ACTUATOR - The present invention provides systems, devices, and related methods, involving electrochemical actuation. In some cases, application of a voltage or current to a system or device of the invention may generate a volumetric or dimensional change, which may produce mechanical work. For example, at least a portion of the system may be constructed and arranged to be displaced from a first orientation to a second orientation. Systems such as these may be useful in various applications, including pumps (e.g., infusion pumps) and drug delivery devices, for example | 02-24-2011 |
20110056826 | ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CELL WITH NEW TYPE OF CATHODE STRUCTURE FOR SHORTENING VERTICAL FLUCTUATIONS AND HORIZONTAL FLUCTUATIONS - An aluminum electrolytic cell with a new type of cathode structure for shortening vertical fluctuations and horizontal fluctuations includes an electrolytic cell shell, cell lining, refractory material, cathode carbon blocks, lined carbon bricks, carbon ramming paste, refractory concrete and cathode steel bars. More than one convex structure protrudes from the top surface of the cathode carbon blocks and integrates with the cathode carbon blocks. The convex structure are arrayed to be parallel or vertical with the axis of the cathode carbon blocks or to be mixed with the above two. | 03-10-2011 |
20110062017 | EFFICIENT REVERSIBLE ELECTRODES FOR SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYZER CELLS - An electrolyzer cell is disclosed which includes a cathode to reduce an oxygen-containing molecule, such as H2O, CO | 03-17-2011 |
20110068001 | RELEASE SYSTEM FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the electrode from a carrier substrate on which the electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and/or assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use. | 03-24-2011 |
20110089027 | CATHODE FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention provides an excellent durable cathode for hydrogen generation, which has a low hydrogen overvoltage and reduced dropping-off of a catalyst layer against the reverse current generated when an electrolyzer is stopped, and a method for producing the same. The present invention provides a cathode for hydrogen generation having a conductive base material and a catalyst layer formed on the conductive base material, wherein the catalyst layer includes crystalline iridium oxide, platinum and iridium-platinum alloy. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094878 | PRODUCT GAS GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING A SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC MIX OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN - The Product Gas Generator works in conjunction with a Combustion Management System to supply a product gas, comprising a dynamic mixture of nascent hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), to the internal combustion engine to propagate the formation of hydroxide radicals (OH) and thereby to improve the level of completion of the hydrocarbon combustion reaction. The Combustion Management System provides product gas volumetric requirement information; and takes into account the engine style, primary torque requests, and hydrocarbon fuel consumption information to develop an operating system specific application that produces consistent measurable results. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100804 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ANTIFOULING SYSTEM FOR SEAWATER-WETTED STRUCTURES - An electrochemical antifouling system for preventing fouling organisms from adhering to seawater-wetted structures includes a direct current circuit for creating an electrolytic environment in seawater, the direct current circuit having an adjustable direct current source, a lattice electrode having a single metallic component so as to provide a dimensionally stable lattice structure, the lattice electrode electrically insulated from a surface of a seawater-wetted structure, at least one corrosion-resistant counter electrode having polarity opposite to the lattice electrode and disposed at a distance therefrom, and a switching device configured to alternatively switch the lattice electrode to (a) a continuous operating mode, and (b) a temporary depletion mode, wherein the lattice electrode is disposed in a distance range from the surface of the seawater-wetted structure so that the surface lies within an area of influence of an increase in pH value of the seawater caused by electrolysis. | 05-05-2011 |
20110114479 | Composite Material Useful in Electrolytic Aluminum Production Cells - Composite materials comprising titanium diboride and boron nitride that are used to line electrolytic aluminum production cells are disclosed. The composite materials may be used to line the side walls and/or bottom wall of the cell. The ratio of titanium diboride to boron nitride may be controlled in order to provide the desired level of electrical conductivity depending upon the particular region of the cell in which the liner plate is installed. The titanium diboride/boron nitride composite materials exhibit desirable aluminum wetting behavior, and are capable of withstanding exposure to molten cryolite, molten aluminum and oxygen at elevated temperatures during operation of the electrolytic aluminum production cells. | 05-19-2011 |
20110127159 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND PLATING APPARATUS - The present invention is to provide a substrate holder which can effect a more complete sealing with a sealing member and makes it possible to take a substrate out of the substrate holder easily and securely, and also a plating apparatus provided with the substrate holder. The substrate holder includes: a fixed holding member and a movable holding member for holding a substrate therebetween; a sealing member mounted to the fixed holding member or the movable holding member; and a suction pad for attracting a back surface of the substrate held between the fixed holding member and the movable holding member. | 06-02-2011 |
20110147201 | ACTIVE OXYGEN GENERATING APPARATUS - An active oxygen generating apparatus comprises cathodes constituted by a plurality of base materials, each containing a conductive polymer, an anode having conductivity, a power source that conducts electricity between both electrodes through water in which oxygen is dissolved, and a water receiving portion that contains the water. The cathodes are made of a plurality of plate-shaped base materials installed upright at intervals in the water receiving portion and the anode is arranged across the plurality of base materials and orthogonally to the plurality of base materials. | 06-23-2011 |
20110174609 | Apparatus and Method for Clarifying Water - An apparatus and method of producing and using aluminum slurry containing aluminum particles having an extremely small size. In particular, a particle size that is small enough to freely flow through water filtration filters. Once the aluminum particles react with phosphorus, phosphates, and other contaminants, the resulting particles are large enough to be trapped by filters such that the contaminants can be easily removed. The aluminum slurry is created by the use of a unique process which rapidly transforms electrically charged aluminum plates into slurry. The resulting slurry is then added to the body of water where it disperses throughout the water and flocculates with the contaminants. The resulting clumps produced by the reaction are large enough to be trapped by filters in the water treatment facility. | 07-21-2011 |
20110192717 | HIGH RATE ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - A device and system useful for highly efficient chemical and electrochemical reactions is described. The device comprises a porous electrode and a plurality of suspended nanoparticles diffused within the void volume of the electrode when used within an electrolyte. The device is suitable within a system having a first and second chamber preferably positioned vertically with respect to each other, and each chamber containing an electrode and electrolyte with suspended nanoparticles therein. When reactive metal particles are diffused into the electrode structure and suspended in electrolyte by gasses, a fluidized bed is established. The reaction efficiency is increased and products can be produced at a higher rate. When an electrolysis device can be operated such that incoming reactants and outgoing products enter and exit from opposite faces of an electrode, reaction rate and efficiency are improved. Ideally, this device and system can be used to rapidly produce significant quantities of high purity hydrogen gas with minimal electricity cost. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198216 | REMOVAL OF IMPURITY PHASES FROM ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - The present invention provides a solid oxide cell comprising a support layer, a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and a second cathode layer, wherein at least one of the electrode layers comprises electrolyte material, a catalyst and agglomerated particles selected from the group consisting of alkali oxides, earth alkali oxides and transition metal oxides. | 08-18-2011 |
20110233052 | ELECTROPLATING APPARATUS - An electroplating apparatus includes an electroplating tank, a first supporting bar, a first holding element, two second supporting bars, a number of spaced crossbars, a number of second holding elements, and a power supply. The first holding element is suspended in the tank from the first supporting bar, and the first holding element is configured for holding a plate-shaped workpiece in a manner that the workpiece is oriented along the first supporting bar. The second holding elements are suspended from the corresponding crossbars, each of the second holding elements arranged between the first and one of the second supporting bars and configured for holding a metal block. The power supply includes a cathode for electrical connection to the workpiece through the first supporting bar and the first holding element and an anode for electrically connection to the metal blocks through the second supporting bars and the second holding elements. | 09-29-2011 |
20110272276 | IMPLANT WITH ANTIMICROBIAL COATING - In a coated implant that releases silver ions in the human body and thereby has an antimicrobial effect, a first surface component of the coating is formed by an anode material. A second surface component of the coating is formed by a cathode material. The cathode material is higher in the electrochemical voltage sequence than the anode material. The cathode and the anode are connected with one another in an electrically conducting manner. Together with the body electrolyte in the vicinity of the implant the anode and the cathode material form a plurality of local galvanic elements. | 11-10-2011 |
20110284370 | Device for increasing the rate of electrolysis in electrolyzer - A device electrically connected to one terminal of a DC source and immersed in electrolyte of an electrolytic vessel for increasing the rate of electrolysis includes a first half and a second half releasably secured to the first half to form a space therein; a plurality of surface apertures formed on the first and second halves; and a threaded hole disposed in the first half and threadedly secured to a pipe conveying electrolyte to be electrolyzed. | 11-24-2011 |
20110303531 | CONDUCTING POLYMER WITH ACTIVELY SWITCHABLE ABSORBENCY - Structure with electrically switchable wettability. The structure includes a doped conducting polymer, a counter electrode and an electrolyte disposed between the doped conducting polymer and the counter electrode. A preferred conducting polymer is polypyrrole doped with fluorinated carbon ions. A voltage between the doped conducting polymer and the counter electrode will cause the conductive polymer to switch between hydrophobic and hydrophilic states. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308939 | ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF CHLORINE - The present invention relates to an electrode that includes an electrically conducting substrate based on a valve metal having a main proportion of titanium, tantalum or niobium, and an electrocatalytically active coating comprising up to 50 mol % of a noble metal oxide or noble metal oxide mixture and at least 50 mol % of titanium oxide. The coating includes a minimum proportion of oxides of anatase structure determined by a ratio of the signal height of the most intensive anatase reflection in an x-ray diffractogram (Cu | 12-22-2011 |
20110315545 | HYDROGEN GENERATING DEVICE - A hydrogen generating device ( | 12-29-2011 |
20120043199 | FLUID-CONFINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The fluid-confining apparatus includes at least a substrate holder, at least a confining fluid supplying tube, at least a confining fluid recovering tube, at least a process fluid supplying tube, and at least a process fluid recovering tube. The process fluid supplying tube supplies at least a process fluid, and makes the process fluid contact with at least a treatment region of a wafer. The confining fluid supplying tube continuity supplies at least a confining fluid. The confining fluid does not dissolve the process fluid. The flowing confining fluid can contact with at least a non-treatment region of the wafer, and confines the process fluid into a predetermined space. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043200 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND PLATING APPARATUS - A substrate holder enables easy maintenance, especially easy replacement of seal members. The substrate holder includes a fixed holding member and a movable holding member for detachably holding a substrate by gripping a peripheral portion of the substrate therebetween, and an inner seal member and an outer seal member which are fixed to the movable holding member and which, when the substrate is held by the movable holding member and the fixed holding member, seal the connection between the movable holding member and a peripheral portion of the substrate and the connection between the movable holding member and the fixed holding member, respectively. The movable holding member includes a seal holder, and the inner seal member and the outer seal member are fixed between the seal holder and a fixing ring secured to the seal holder. | 02-23-2012 |
20120085639 | CATHODE BOTTOM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CATHODE BOTTOM, AND USE OF THE SAME IN AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR PRODUCING ALUMINUM - A cathode bottom for an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum, includes a material which can be disposed on at least one cathode block. The material includes a pre-compressed plate based on expanded graphite. A method for producing a cathode bottom includes providing at least one cathode block and placing a material, including at least one pre-compressed plate based on expanded graphite, on at least one surface of the at least one cathode block. The cathode bottom is used in an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum. | 04-12-2012 |
20120111719 | Multilayer self-decontaminating coatings - A layered construction for use in decontaminating a surface or enclosed space is described. The construction is an electrochemical cell which includes a cathode, an electrolyte layer, an anode and a protective surface layer. A precursor compound that can be electrically decomposed to release an oxidant, on demand and over an extended period of time, is included in the layered structure, preferably in the electrolyte layer. The oxidant compounds react with various different chemical or biological contaminants in contact the protective layer, thereby deactivating, destroying or devitalizing the contaminants. The layered construction is suitable for application to a device or substrate, or placement in an enclosed space, and can be used on sensitive surfaces such as electronic components and human skin. | 05-10-2012 |
20120132519 | CAPACITIVE ELECTRODE FOR DEIONIZATION, AND ELECTROLYTIC CELL USING SAME - Provided is an electrode using a polymeric solution containing a cation exchanger or an anion exchanger, and a capacitive electrolytic cell for deionization using the same. | 05-31-2012 |
20120145538 | METHOD OF INSTALLING OXYGEN-CONSUMING ELECTRODES IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A method for the installation of oxygen-consuming electrodes in electrochemical cells includes sealing one or more oxygen-consuming electrodes in an electrochemical half cell having damaged regions and/or overlap regions and applying a sealing paste. The sealing paste includes silver oxide, a hydrophobic polymer component, and a perfluorinated or partially fluorinated solvent. The method may be used, in particular, for chloralkali electrolysis. An electrochemical cell, having one or more adjoining oxygen-consuming electrodes with damaged and/or overlap regions sealed with a sealing paste having silver oxide, a hydrophobic polymer component, and a fluorinated solvent, is also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145539 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - Devices and methods are provided for determining the concentration of a reduced form of a redox species. For example, a device can include a working electrode and a counter electrode spaced by a predetermined distance so that reaction produces from the counter electrode arrive at the working electrode. An electric potential difference can be applied between the electrodes, and the potential of the working electrode can be selected such that the rate of electro-oxidation of the reduced form of the species is diffusion controlled. Current as a function of time can be determined, the magnitude of the steady state current can be estimated, and a value indicative of the diffusion coefficient and/or of the concentration of the reduced form of the species can be obtained from the change in current with time and the magnitude of the steady state current. Other embodiments of apparatuses, devices, and methods are also provided. | 06-14-2012 |
20120193221 | RADIAL COUNTERFLOW MUFFLER FOR NO REDUCTION AND POLLUTANT COLLECTION - A scrubbing muffler for internal combustion engines comprises coaxial counter-rotating disk pairs stacked in a cascade. Acoustic pulses are attenuated by doing work and dissipated by the circuitous path through the dynamic cascade. A motor and/or Venturi effect from slipstream over a vehicle assists exhaust and reduces backpressure for greater fuel economy. Exhaust gas fed at the axis is sheared between the disks of the first stage of the cascade as it passes radially outward into a shrouding tank disposed about the cascade. Vortex rebound at the tank wall advects flow radially inward back through the workspace between the first stage disks to axial extraction as feed for the second stage of the cascade. N2 and H2O, along with CO and NO, can pass radially inward to successive stages. Soot and CO | 08-02-2012 |
20120199473 | Cathode for Electrolytic Processes - A cathode for electrolytic processes, particularly suitable for hydrogen evolution in chlor-alkali electrolysis comprises a metal substrate provided with a catalytic coating made of two layers containing palladium, rare earths (such as praseodymium) and a noble component selected between platinum and ruthenium. The rare earth percent amount by weight is lower in the outer layer than in the inner layer. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199474 | PREVENTION OF SUBSTRATE EDGE PLATING IN A FOUNTAIN PLATING PROCESS - A plating apparatus and method for plating a surface of a substrate are described. Generally, the apparatus includes a double wall plating vessel having an inner cup and an outer cup peripherally surrounding and spaced apart from the inner cup. The inner cup has an inlet for receiving a plating solution and an outlet from which the plating solution overflows into a plenum defined between the inner and outer cups. | 08-09-2012 |
20120205239 | ANODE ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank. | 08-16-2012 |
20120217154 | Electrolyzer utilizing waste fuel and thermoelectric module - A novel electrolyzer utilizing direct conversion of heat to electrical energy and heat production by waste fuel combustion is disclosed. | 08-30-2012 |
20120217155 | GAS GENERATING DEVICE - An electrochemical device for generating gas is disclosed. The device may be used as a source of economical and clean energy. The device includes an anode, a cathode and an applied magnetic field in proximity to the anode and the cathode. | 08-30-2012 |
20120241312 | SURFACE TEXTURING USING ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - Active texturing systems adapted for selectively and reversibly modifying the texture of a surface utilizing a plurality of discrete mechanisms in communication with the reconfigurable structure. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247951 | BARREL APPARATUS FOR BARREL PLATING - A barrel apparatus for barrel plating in which a non-open type barrel is used, a workpiece is accommodated in the barrel and is immersed in a plating liquid, a negative electrode that is arranged within the barrel and a positive electrode that is arranged in the plating liquid are electrically connected and electroplating is performed while the barrel is rotated about a center shaft, includes a negative electrode arranged at a position that is in contact with a workpiece W inside the barrel, and a positive electrode is arranged at a position that is not in contact with the workpiece inside the barrel, wherein the barrel has a form that is substantially a cylinder or substantially a polygonal cylinder and a ratio between the diameter and the length thereof is in a range of 1:0.7 to 1:1. | 10-04-2012 |
20120267239 | SINGLE-LAYER PCB MICROFLUIDICS - A printed circuit board structure is coated with an encapsulant within which microfluidic channels have been formed. The microfluidic channels are formed by soldering fluidic connections to metal traces on a surface of the printed circuit board structure prior to encapsulation. The metal traces are removed by etching after encapsulation to form microchannels within the encapsulant. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267240 | PHOTOELECTRODE WITH A POLYMER LAYER - A photoelectrode including at least one polymer layer is provided. The at least one polymer layer defines the surface of the photoelectrode, or it defines an interlayer within the photoelectrode. The polymer layer can be made of a non-conductive polymer and have a thickness of 100 nm or less. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279853 | CATHODE, ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR ELECTROLYSIS OF ALKALI METAL CHLORIDE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE - The present invention provides a cathode that has a conductive substrate and a catalyst layer formed on the conductive substrate. The catalyst layer comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer at least includes palladium element and platinum element. The second layer at least includes iridium element and platinum element. The first layer is located on the conductive substrate, and the second layer is located on the first layer. The cathode is useful because it has a low hydrogen overvoltage and degradation and peel-off of the catalysis layer is reduced against reverse current generated when electrolysis is stopped. | 11-08-2012 |
20120298503 | BIMETALLIC TITANIA-BASED ELECTROCATALYSTS DEPOSITED ON IONIC CONDUCTORS FOR HYDRODESULFURIZATION REACTIONS - This invention relates to a method for preparing a bimetallic titania-based catalyst for use in hydrodesulfurization reactions. | 11-29-2012 |
20130026030 | CONTROL OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION IN NANOFLUIDIC CHANNELS - Various embodiments provide an exemplary lab-on-a-chip (LOC) system that serves as an analytical tool and/or as a separation medium for an electrolyte solution including various charged molecular species. The LOC system can include an integrated nanofluidic FET device in combination with suitable analysis systems. By applying and controlling a longitudinal electric field and a transverse electric potential, the flow and the pH of the electrolyte solution in the nanofluidic channels can be controlled. | 01-31-2013 |
20130075249 | OXYGEN-CONSUMING ELECTRODE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An oxygen-consuming electrode is described, more particularly for use in chloralkali electrolysis, comprising a novel catalyst coating, as is an electrolysis apparatus. Also described is a production process for the oxygen-consuming electrode and the use thereof in chloralkali electrolysis or fuel cell technology. The oxygen-consuming electrode comprises at least an electrically conductive support, an electrical contact site and a gas diffusion layer comprising a catalytically active component, characterized in that the coating at least one fluorinated polymer, silver in the form of silver particles and silver oxide in the form of silver oxide particles, which is produced in a selected precipitation step. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081940 | PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING Ga(Sbx)N1-x SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRODE - The composition of matter comprising Ga(Sb | 04-04-2013 |
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20130105306 | PHOTOCATALYST MATERIAL AND PHOTOCATALYST DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130112548 | ELECTRODE, USE THEREOF, AND AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - The invention relates to an electrode for an electrochemical cell, which is either a piece of a monocrystal grown from doped titanium dioxide or which contains a multiplicity of monocrystals grown from doped titanium dioxide. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112549 | ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CELL HAVING CATHODE CARBON BLOCK WITH COLUMNAR PROTRUSIONS EMBEDDED ON ITS UPPER SURFACE - An aluminum electrolytic cell having cathode carbon block with columnar protrusions embedded on its upper surface is disclosed. The columnar protrusions are arranged into two rows or three rows in the length direction of the upper surface of the carbon block. Two adjacent rows of columnar protrusions are crisscross arranged, and the columnar protrusions of the cathode carbon block are immersed in the aluminum liquid. The pot holes in the positions of the cathode carbon block substrate and the upper surface of the cathode carbon block substrate where columnar protrusions are embedded can be one-step molded by vibration molding or compression molding, and can be made by machining as well. | 05-09-2013 |
20130126339 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROLYSIS CELL REFRACTORY SYSTEM, ELECTROLYSIS CELLS, AND ASSEMBLY METHODS - A high temperature electrolysis cell refractory system comprises at least one precast and predried monolithic refractory flooring module, precast and predried monolithic refractory wall modules, and at least one precast and predried monolithic refractory ceiling module, wherein the flooring module(s), wall modules and ceiling module(s) are configured for assembly to form a sealable electrolysis cell in which adjacent modules have interlocking surfaces. The refractory system is assembled within a steel containment shell to provide a high temperature electrolysis cell. | 05-23-2013 |
20130126340 | BARREL APPARATUS FOR BARREL PLATING - Plating of a barrel open at both ends where a workpiece arranged inside the barrel is immersed in plating liquid, power is supplied between a negative electrode inside the barrel and a positive electrode arranged in the plating liquid, and the barrel is rotated about the axis while electroplating is performed, wherein if the rotation of the barrel is counterclockwise viewed at the rear end, the internal positive electrode is arranged above and to the left of the workpiece w for deposition that is below and to the right thereof, or if the rotation is clockwise, the electrode is arranged above and to the right of the workpiece for deposition that is below and to the left thereof. | 05-23-2013 |
20130134035 | CONTACT RING FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSOR - An electro-processing apparatus includes a rotor in a head, and a contact ring assembly on the rotor. The contact ring assembly may have one or more strips of contact fingers on a ring base, with contact fingers clamped into position on the ring base. The strips may have spaced apart projection openings, with the projections on the ring base extending into or through the projection openings. A shield ring may be attached to the ring base, to clamp the contact fingers in place, and/or to provide an electric field shield over at least part of the contact fingers. The contact fingers may be provided as a plurality of adjoining forks, with substantially each fork including at least two contact fingers. | 05-30-2013 |
20130146447 | ELECTRO PROCESSOR WITH SHIELDED CONTACT RING - In an electro processor for plating semiconductor wafers and similar substrates, a contact ring has a plurality of spaced apart contact fingers. A shield at least partially overlies the contact fingers. The shield changes the electric field around the outer edge of the workpiece and the contact fingers, which reduces or eliminates the negative aspects of using high thief electrode currents and seed layer deplating. The shield may be provided in the form of an annular ring substantially completely overlying and covering, and optionally touching the contact fingers. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153409 | INSTALLATION FOR BREAKING AN EDGE ON A METAL PIECE - An electrode for breaking an edge of a part by electrochemical machining, the electrode including at least one conductive zone configured to be arranged facing an edge of the part that is to be broken. The conductive zone is of a shape that is complementary to the shape of the broken edge to be produced and is arranged between a first portion forming an insulating extra thickness and an insulating second portion for positioning the conductive zone so that it faces the edge to be broken. | 06-20-2013 |
20130175162 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS AND CONTAMINANTS THEREIN - The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising spaced-apart electrode structural support members extending from a first sidewall to a second sidewall, the spaced-apart electrode structural support members each having at least one photoelectrode and counterelectrode coupled to respective terminals adapted to be electrically coupled to a power supply, and at least one ultraviolet light source between the spaced-apart electrode support members. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180848 | WATER SPLITTING OXYGEN EVOLVING CATALYST, METHOD OF PREPARING THE CATALYST, ELECTRODE HAVING THE CATALYST, AND WATER SPLITTING OXYGEN EVOLVING DEVICE HAVING THE ELECTRODE - A water splitting oxygen evolving catalyst including: a metal oxide particle including a metal oxide represented by Formula 1: | 07-18-2013 |
20130186749 | Cell Bottom Structure of Reduction Cell - The present invention discloses a cell bottom structure of a reduction cell which comprises a reduction cell and a cathode bus, wherein the bottom of the reduction cell is provided with column-shaped cathode carbon blocks perpendicular to the bottom of the reduction cell, and a lower end of the column-shaped cathode carbon block is connected to the cathode bus. By means of inserting the column-shaped cathode carbon blocks perpendicular to the bottom of the reduction cell and connecting the lower end of the column-shaped cathode carbon block with the cathode bus, such that electrical current that guided from anode carbon blocks is guided through the molten aluminum to the column-shaped cathode carbon blocks and is downwardly guided out, the present invention reduces horizontal electrical current in the molten aluminum, such that the cathode extending into the molten aluminum can effectively reduce fluctuations of the molten aluminum to obtain a stable surface of the molten aluminum, thereby reducing a polar distance between a cathode and an anode and lowering cell voltage so as to achieve the object of lowering electricity consumption. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186750 | ANODE FOR ELECTROLYTIC EVOLUTION OF CHLORINE - An electrode suitable for chlorine evolution in electrolysis cells consists of a metal substrate coated with two distinct compositions applied in alternate layers, the former comprising oxides of iridium, ruthenium and valve metals, for instance tantalum, and the latter comprising oxides of iridium, ruthenium and tin. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192983 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND PLATING APPARATUS - There is provided a substrate holder which can absorb a change in the thickness between substrates and can hold a substrate while preventing deflection of the substrate and keeping the amount of compression of a substrate sealing member within a certain narrow range. The substrate holder includes a first holding member and a second holding member, both for detachably holding a substrate by holding a peripheral portion of the substrate therebetween; and a substrate sealing member, mounted to the second holding member, for sealing the peripheral portion of the substrate along a substrate sealing line. The first holding member has a thickness absorbing mechanism which biases the substrate toward the second holding member at positions along the substrate sealing line. | 08-01-2013 |
20130220801 | APPARATUS ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE - An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes an ozone generator for producing therapeutic oxygen-ozone mixture. The generator includes an electrochemical cell configured to communicate with an accumulator having an anode, a cathode and a power supply in electrical communication with the anode and the cathode. The power supply is configured to create an electric current between the anode and the cathode such that water in the electrochemical cell electrolyzes to produce ozone and oxygen at the anode. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233702 | Multi-Stationed Continuous Electro-Polishing System - A multi-stationed continuous electro-polishing system includes an electrolysis tank, a driving mechanism, electrode plates and a power supply. The electrolysis tank is filled with electrolyzing liquid. The driving mechanism is placed in the electrolysis tank for driving a metal strip into and out of the electrolysis tank. Each of the electrode plates is placed at an adjustable gap from the metal strip in the electrolysis tank. The power supply includes a positive electrode connected to the metal strip and a negative electrode connected to all of the electrode plates. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233703 | ELECTROCOAGULATION REACTOR HAVING SEGMENTED INTERMEDIATE UNCHARGED PLATES - An electrocoagulation reactor for the treatment of wastewater. The electrocoagulation reactor typically engages a DC power source and a source of wastewater to be treated. It has a housing with walls and a wastewater inlet, and a treated wastewater outlet. There is at least one anode/cathode pair of oppositely charged spaced apart plates that engage the power source to charge the anode with a positive charge and the cathode with a negative charge. Between each anode/cathode pair is at least one segmented intermediate plate, which is not engaged to the power source of electrical energy, and which intermediate plate is segmented into multiple segments, which multiple segments lay generally in the same plane. | 09-12-2013 |
20130248360 | SOLID OXIDE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A solid oxide electrochemical cell of an embodiment includes: a cathode; an anode; and an electrolyte layer interposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein a porous region exists in a layer form in a region with a depth of 50% or less of the electrolyte layer from an anode side surface toward the cathode in the electrolyte layer or between the electrolyte layer and the anode. | 09-26-2013 |
20130306465 | SEAL RINGS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSORS - A seal ring for an electrochemical processor does not slip or deflect laterally when pressed against a wafer surface. The seal ring may be on a rotor of the processor, with the seal ring having an outer wall joined to a tip arc through an end. The outer wall may be a straight wall. A relatively rigid support ring may be attached to the seal ring, to provide a more precise sealing dimension. Knife edge seal rings that slip or deflect laterally on the wafer surface may also be used. In these designs, the slipping is substantially uniform and consistent, resulting in improved performance. | 11-21-2013 |
20130319851 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ELECTROLYSIS CELL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND COMMUNICATING THE SAME - System, method and apparatus for measuring electrolysis cell operating conditions and communicating the same are disclosed. The system includes a selectively positionable member coupled to an analytical apparatus, wherein the selectively positionable is configured to move the analytical apparatus into and out of physical communication with a bath. The system may also include a crust breaker for breaking the surface of a bath and an electronic device for measuring bath level. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319852 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISOTOPE SELECTIVE CHEMICAL REACTIONS - A system providing selective spin modification and reaction in an electrolytic cell. An electrolytic cell is coupled to a magnet that provides a level-splitting magnetic field in a region of electrolyte adjacent to a working electrode, thus establishing a spin resonance for an unpaired electron associated with a chemical species in the region of electrolyte adjacent to the working electrode. The working electrode carries an excitation current produced by a switching source or amplifier. The excitation current produces an alternating magnetic field adjacent to the working electrode that alters the spin state population density for the unpaired electron associated with a chemical species within the electrolyte, thereby enhancing or inhibiting the reaction of the chemical species during subsequent electrolysis. | 12-05-2013 |
20140021040 | BIPOLAR-ELECTRODE ELECTROLYTIC CELL - The invention is a bipolar-electrode electrolytic cell ( | 01-23-2014 |
20140021041 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS AND CONTAMINANTS THEREIN - The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising spaced-apart electrode structural support members extending from a first sidewall to a second sidewall, the spaced-apart electrode structural support members each having at least one photoelectrode and counterelectrode coupled to respective terminals adapted to be electrically coupled to a power supply, and at least one ultraviolet light source between the spaced-apart electrode support members. | 01-23-2014 |
20140034485 | HYDROGEN EVOLUTION CELL HAVING A CATHODE POCKET - A hydrogen evolution cell which on passage of an electric current liberates an amount of hydrogen proportional to an amount of current flowing through, includes an electrochemically oxidizable anode, a hydrogen cathode, an electrolyte and a casing surrounding the same, wherein the hydrogen cathode is associated structure of at least one pocket defining a hollow space or defines a hollow space in the presence of hydrogen overpressure or wherein the cathode forms such a pocket. | 02-06-2014 |
20140069805 | ELECTRO-COPPER PLATING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is an electro-copper plating apparatus in which a cathode, an insoluble anode, a copper ball, and a plating solution are included in a single bath, wherein the plating solution includes manganese oxide; or an electro-copper plating apparatus including: a main bath including a cathode, an insoluble anode, and a plating solution; and a dissolution bath including a copper ball, and manganese oxide. According to the present invention, the manganese oxide having higher oxidation-reduction potential instead of using Fe | 03-13-2014 |
20140076721 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCHING APPARATUS - An electroplating etching apparatus includes a power to output current, and a container configured to contain an electrolyte. A cathode is coupled to the container and configured to fluidly communicate with the electrolyte. An anode is electrically connected to the output, and includes a graphene layer. A metal substrate layer is formed on the graphene layer, and is etched from the graphene layer in response to the current flowing through the anode. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076722 | SYSTEMS FOR THE RECOVERY OF GAS AND/OR HEAT FROM THE MELTING OF METALS AND/OR THE SMELTING OF ORES AND CONVERSION THEREOF TO ELECTRICITY - Systems recover gas and/or heat and convert the recovered gas and/or heat to electrical power. The systems recover gas and/or heat from metal melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products. The recovered gas and/or heat are converted into electrical power. The heat of the metal melting and/or smelting process is converted to superheated liquid, such as steam, through a heat exchanger for operating a turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Flue gases from the melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products are utilized to drive a gas turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Electricity generated by the systems electrolyze water to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. | 03-20-2014 |
20140090975 | STRESS-INDUCED BANDGAP-SHIFTED SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOELECTROLYTIC/PHOTOCATALYTIC/PHOTOVOLTAIC SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Titania is a semiconductor and photocatalyst that is also chemically inert. With its bandgap of 3.0, to activate the photocatalytic property of titania requires light of about 390 nm wavelength, which is in the ultra-violet, where sunlight is very low in intensity. A method and devices are disclosed wherein stress is induced and managed in a thin film of titania in order to shift and lower the bandgap energy into the longer wavelengths that are more abundant in sunlight. Applications of this stress-induced bandgap-shifted titania photocatalytic surface include photoelectrolysis for production of hydrogen gas from water, photovoltaics for production of electricity, and photocatalysis for detoxification and disinfection. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097082 | Wind Turbine for Installation in Buildings - In general a building, preferably a skyscraper, is situated with a face toward the prevailing winds of the area. Within the building is a system for capturing the prevailing winds and converting the prevailing winds into energy for use by the building or for local energy needs. The system is capable of being retrofitted, into existing, buildings because the elements of the system are scalable. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102883 | CARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT DEVICE - A carbon dioxide enrichment device, comprising:
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20140110250 | REPLACEMENT COMPONENT FOR ELECTROLYSER FLANGES - The invention relates to a cell of a modular electrolyser having a frame-shaped flange formed by two superposed elements, welded along the internal periphery in order to increase the local flange thickness in a portion of higher exposure to corrosion, for the sake of improving its resistance. A method of repairing electrolysis cells having a frame-shaped flange formed by two superposed elements by removing and replacing only the outermost frame, more subject to corrosion, is also described. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110251 | ANNULAR ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND ANNULAR CATHODE WITH MAGNETIC FIELD COMPENSATION - An electrolysis cell, in particular for producing aluminum, contains a cathode, a layer made up of liquid aluminum arranged on an upper side of the cathode, a melt layer, thereupon and an anode above the melt layer. The cathode has at least one opening extending vertically through the cathode, in which opening at least one current supply extending vertically through the opening and electrically connected to the anode and/or to the cathode is provided. The electrolysis cell contains at least one further current supply arranged outside of the opening of the cathode, which current supply extends in the vertical direction at least in certain sections and which current supply is electrically connected to the cathode and/or to the anode. | 04-24-2014 |
20140131196 | CONTACT BAR AND CAPPING BOARD FOR SUPPORTING SYMMETRICAL ELECTRODES FOR ENHANCED ELECTROLYTIC REFINING OF METALS - A contact bar and related techniques allow enhanced electrolytic refining of metals, e.g. avoiding or reducing electrical short circuits. The contact bar is adapted to rest on an insulating capping board for contacting symmetrical electrodes to provide locations for electrical contact therewith. The contact bar includes a central portion laying on the capping board and branch portions extending laterally outward from the central portion, such that the branch portions fit in between seats of the capping board. The contact bar may include a retention member enabling to reduce lateral movement of the electrodes, and may include a plurality of apertures to engage corresponding holding arms of the capping board. There may be a plurality of adjacent similar contact bar segments. | 05-15-2014 |
20140138239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Methods, apparatus, and systems for depositing copper and other metals are provided. In some implementations, a wafer substrate is provided to an apparatus. The wafer substrate has a surface with field regions and a feature. A copper layer is plated onto the surface of the wafer substrate. The copper layer is annealed to redistribute copper from regions of the wafer substrate to the feature. Implementations of the disclosed methods, apparatus, and systems allow for void-free bottom-up fill of features in a wafer substrate. | 05-22-2014 |
20140197027 | ELECTROPLATING AID BOARD AND ELECTROPLATING DEVICE USING SAME - An electroplating device includes a plating solution, at least one anode basket located in the plating solution, and a workpiece to be plated. An electroplating aid board is arranged between the anode basket and the workpiece to be plated. The electroplating aid board has at least one side that has a length exceeding the workpiece to be plated. The electroplating aid board is made of a plastic material that is not electrically conductive and includes a plurality of holes formed therein. In an electroplating operation, the holes provide an effect of tunnel that guides positive ions (such as copper ions) of the plating solution to flow from the anode basket (namely anode) straightforward to the nearest surface portion of the workpiece to be plated. | 07-17-2014 |
20140209456 | COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE LAYER FOR PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE, PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE INCLUDING THE COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE LAYER, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING PHOTOELECTRODE STRUCTURE - A composite protective layer for a photoelectrode, the composite protective layer including a chemical protective layer; and a physical protective layer, wherein the chemical protective layer has corrosion rate of 0.1 Coulombs per square centimeter per 10 hours or less when evaluated at a water decomposition potential, and the physical protective layer has a moisture transmittance rate of 0.001 grams per square meter per day or less and has an electrical conductivity. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216927 | ACIDIC COMPONENT GENERATOR - An acidic component generator includes a discharge electrode and a voltage supply. The voltage supply is configured to apply a high frequency voltage to the discharge electrode to discharge electricity, thereby generating an acidic component. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231246 | CATHODE-DRIVEN OR ASSISTED SOLAR CELL - In one form, a photoelectrochemical cell comprising a p-type sensitized photocathode including a sensitizer dye and a water-based electrolyte. In another form, the sensitizer dye and an adjacent semiconductor may have a reduction potential that is sufficiently high to either reduce a desired chemical feedstock in the cell or reduce protons in the water to hydrogen gas. The semiconductor to which the sensitizer dye is affixed may be nickel oxide. The photoelectrochemical cell can include a sensitized photocathode and an electrolyte that contains an electron acceptor, where light illumination of the sensitized photocathode results in reduction of the electron acceptor. The electrolyte can include water. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238846 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT BASED SURFACE MODIFICATION DEVICE - The invention provides an electrochemical treatment based surface modification device that comprises a solution tank, a cathode terminal, and an anode terminal. The solution tank is filled with an acidic solution which contains first valence metal ions. The first valence metal ions are partially reduced to second valence metal ions at the cathode terminal. The valence of the first valence metal ion is greater than that of the second valence metal ion. The anode terminal is provided an electrically conductive oxide, and the second valence metal ions move from the cathode terminal to the anode terminal to from a metal oxide. Wherein, the deposition and etching of the conductive oxide occur simultaneously on the surface of the anode. | 08-28-2014 |
20140291142 | PHOTOELECTRODE FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A photoelectrode for a photoelectrochemical cell, a method of manufacturing the same, and a photoelectrochemical cell including the same, the photoelectrode including TiO | 10-02-2014 |
20140318951 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING GERMICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for generating germicidal compositions for use in a wide variety of settings, including agricultural settings, food production settings, hospitality settings, health care settings, health club settings, exercise facility settings, research based settings, veterinarian settings, medical settings, hydraulic fracturing settings, and/or any setting requiring disinfection. | 10-30-2014 |
20140332374 | STABLE PHOTOELECTRODE SURFACES AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a semiconductor surface by nitridation and deposition of a ruthenium alloy. Also disclosed are semiconductors treated with these methods, their incorporation into photoelectrochemical cells, and their use in photoelectrochemical water splitting. | 11-13-2014 |
20140374244 | FLUID CHAMBER DEVICE FOR A REACTION UNIT OF A REDOX DEVICE - A fluid chamber device for a reaction unit of a redox device, includes at least one first wall element and at least one second wall element which at least partially delimit a fluid chamber, and a sealing region which closes off the fluid chamber against a fluid exchange, in particular a gas exchange, in relation to a surrounding space. At least one of the wall elements, in an installed state, has at least one sealing contour in the sealing region, which is intended for providing a sealing effect and by means of which a spacing of the at least two wall elements in the sealing region is reduced in relation to a surrounding area of the sealing region. | 12-25-2014 |
20150075975 | COMPOSITION FOR MAKING WETTABLE CATHODE IN ALUMINUM SMELTING - Compositions for making wettable cathodes to be used in aluminum electrolysis cells are disclosed. The compositions generally include titanium diboride (TiB | 03-19-2015 |
20150122636 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING DEVICE - An electrochemical machining device includes an electrode bundle, an electrode sleeve used for receiving the electrode bundle therein, and an electrolytic tank. The electrode bundle includes a number of columnar electrodes. Each of the columnar electrodes can move along an axial direction of the electrode sleeve. The electrode sleeve includes sidewalls, and two pressing plates positioned corresponding to two adjacent sidewalls. The sidewalls of the electrode sleeve include a number of screws to adjust a distance between the pressing plates and the corresponding sidewalls. The pressing plates can be moved to press the electrode bundle, and fix the electrode bundle between the pressing plates and the corresponding sidewalls of the electrode sleeve. A shape of the electrode bundle can be adjusted according to a shape of a molding surface. | 05-07-2015 |
20150144481 | Production of BN-Composite Materials - The invention comprises a process comprising infiltrating or infiltrating and coating a substrate with a boron-comprising precursor, and contacting the boron-comprising precursor with a nitrogen-comprising reactant to convert the boron-comprising precursor to BN or other a boron-nitrogen reaction product in the surface porosity or in the surface porosity and on the surface of the substrate. Composite materials comprising as one phase a substrate and BN or other a boron-nitrogen reaction product as a further phase, in surface porosity or in surface porosity and on a surface of the substrate, are claimed. | 05-28-2015 |
20150303540 | PROCESS AND SYSTEMS FOR STABLE OPERATION OF ELECTROACTIVE DEVICES - Disclosed is a polymer coating that can be used to stabilize the operation of electroactive devices. The coating can be electrically conductive and optically transparent. The coating can be a polymer such as PEDOT:PSS, and the polymer can be doped or undoped. The coating can help facilitate PEC and PS reactions that form electrical energy or other chemicals. The coating can additionally be used for coating other electroactive devices. | 10-22-2015 |
20150315044 | Apparatus for metallic particles separation - An apparatus for separating metallic particles from cooling water includes a housing including a body made of titanium wire mesh, and first and second side walls; and an electrode assembly disposed on a top of the housing to define a space in the housing. The electrode assembly includes cathodes electrically connected to the housing, and an anode in the space, the anode having a conductive assembly. | 11-05-2015 |
20150354071 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME AND METHOD OF GENERATING CURRENT - In various embodiments, an electrochemical cell is provided. The electrochemical cell may include a first electrode including a first metal oxide layer, the first layer having a first surface. The electrochemical cell may further include a second electrode including a second metal oxide layer, the second layer having a second surface, the second layer parallel to the first layer. The electrochemical cell may also include an electrolyte in direct physical contact with the first electrode and the second electrode. The first surface may be in direct physical contact to the second surface. | 12-10-2015 |
20150360177 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND OZONE GENERATOR - An exhaust purifying system includes a selective reduction catalyst provided on an exhaust passage of an engine, a fluid supply device for supplying a urea fluid to a section of the exhaust passage that is upstream of the selective reduction catalyst, a gas separator for separating source gas into oxygen-enriched gas and nitrogen-enriched gas, an ozone generator that includes an ozone producing space, to which the oxygen-enriched gas is introduced, and produces ozone from the introduced oxygen-enriched gas, an ozone supplier for supplying ozone to a section of the exhaust passage that is upstream of the selective reduction catalyst, a vortex tube for separating the nitrogen-enriched gas into cool air and warm air and discharging the cool air and the warm air, and a cooling device for cooling the ozone producing space by applying the cool air discharged from the vortex tube to the ozone generator. | 12-17-2015 |
20160002075 | HYDROGEN-CONTAINING WATER GENERATING DEVICE - According to an aspect of the present invention, a hydrogen-containing water generating device that generates water containing hydrogen includes: a hydrogen-containing water generating electrode that includes a positive electrode being a tubular conductor and including a plurality of openings in a side portion, an insulator provided on an outer peripheral portion of the positive electrode, and a negative electrode being a tubular conductor provided on an outer peripheral portion of the insulator and including a plurality of openings in a side portion; and a light emitting body that is provided at a position of the hydrogen-containing water generating electrode. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002391 | POLYMERS, SUBSTRATES, METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH, AND DEVICES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to substrates for making polymers and methods for making polymers. The present invention also relates generally to polymers and devices comprising the same. | 01-07-2016 |
20160017507 | HETEROSTRUCTURES FOR ULTRA-ACTIVE HYDROGEN EVOLUTION ELECTROCATALYSIS - A cathode for water splitting production includes: (1) a porous substrate; and (2) an electrocatalyst affixed to the porous substrate. The electrocatalyst includes heterostructures of a first material and a second material that partially covers the first material. | 01-21-2016 |
20160024682 | Electroplating Assembly And Related Components - An electroplating system including an electroplating rack including at least one electrically conductive frame member and at least one electrically conductive rack connecting member for connecting a pieces assembly to the rack; the pieces assembly having an electrically conductive elongate rod having a central axis and at least one receiving terminal; the elongate rod connected to the rack connecting member at first and second ends thereof and a plurality of pieces, each piece having a final-shape portion and a means for attaching connected to the final-shape portion. The means for attaching is sized and otherwise dimensioned to be fixedly received in the at least one receiving terminal. | 01-28-2016 |
20160032469 | ELECTRODES/ELECTROLYTE ASSEMBLY, REACTOR AND METHOD FOR DIRECT AMINATION OF HYDROCARBONS - An electrodes/electrolyte assembly—MEA, electrochemical membrane reactor—is described and a method for the direct amination of hydrocarbons, namely for the direct amination of benzene to aniline, and a method for the preparation of said electrodes/electrolyte assembly. The presented Solution allows the increase of conversion of said amination to above 60%, even at low temperatures, i.e., between 200° C. and 450° C.; preferably between 300° C. and 400° C. The electrodes/electrolyte assembly for direct amination of hydrocarbons comprises: an anode ( | 02-04-2016 |
20160040309 | LIQUID ACTIVATION AND ELECTROLYTIC APPARATUS AND LIQUID ACTIVATION AND ELECTROLYTIC METHOD - A liquid activation and electrolytic apparatus includes: a liquid activation apparatus that includes a liquid activator with a black radiation sintered body radiating electromagnetic waves and an electromagnetic wave converging body and assembled bodies integrated together with the black radiation sintered body on the outside, the electromagnetic wave converging body on the inside, and a liquid activation region by the electromagnetic waves formed on the inside of the electromagnetic wave converging body and activates, in the above region, a liquid portion of a liquid electrolytic solution; and an electrolytic unit that includes an electrolysis container using a titanium or platinum electrode as a negative electrode and a platinum electrode as a positive electrode and containing the electrolytic solution and a power source applying a variable direct-current voltage to the negative and positive electrodes and performs the electrolysis of the electrolytic solution with the activated liquid portion in the electrolysis container. | 02-11-2016 |
20160059184 | METHODS OF OPERATING PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION PURIFIERS WITH ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROGEN COMPRESSORS - In accordance with one embodiment, a method of drying a hydrogen gas mixture is disclosed. The method may include determining a mass flow rate of water {dot over (m)} | 03-03-2016 |
20160060774 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROXIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING METAL OXIDATION - There are provided methods and systems for an electrochemical cell including an anode and a cathode where the anode is contacted with a metal ion that converts the metal ion from a lower oxidation state to a higher oxidation state. The metal ion in the higher oxidation state is reacted with hydrogen gas, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and/or a saturated hydrocarbon to form products. | 03-03-2016 |
20160076154 | MULTI-JUNCTION ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHETIC CELL WITH ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAGES - A multi-junction artificial photosynthetic unit includes an active element with a plurality of semiconducting layers, with metal layers deposited between the semiconductor layers appropriately forming Schottky barrier junctions or ohmic junctions with a surface of an adjacent semiconductor layer. The active element is formed within a protective structure formed of porous aluminum oxide. Successive layers of the active element can be formed within the protective structure, and additional layers and junctions can be added until desired photovoltages are achieved. A photoreactor for the production of fuels and chemicals driven by solar-powered redox reactions includes a bag reactor filled with a feedstock solution. A plurality of multi-junction photosynthetic units are placed in the feedstock solution to drive the redox reactions and produce the desired fuels and chemicals. | 03-17-2016 |
20160076158 | REDUCTION CATALYST AND CHEMICAL REACTOR - According to one embodiment, a reduction catalyst includes a charge collector having a metal layer on a surface; and a modified organic molecule bound to a surface of the metal layer and containing a quaternary nitrogen cation. | 03-17-2016 |
20160076166 | ELETROPLATING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING EXCESSIVE PLATING OF EDGE - An electroplating device for preventing the excessive plating of an edge, and the electroplating device for plating a steel plate between anodes which are formed at a predetermined distance from each other with respect to the center of the steel plate. A cathode edge mask is provided in the proximity of the edge part of a steel plate and blocking the edge part and an anode from being applied with an electric current. Anode edge masks rare respectively provided to the upper and lower portions of the cathode edge mask at a distance from each other and blocking the edge part and anodes from being applied with an electric current. | 03-17-2016 |
20160093448 | PHOTOCATALYST MATERIAL AND PHOTOCATALYST DEVICE - A photocatalyst material and a photocatalyst device capable of generating hydrogen from water by radiation of sunlight at high efficiency. The photocatalyst material according to the present invention includes a nitride-based compound semiconductor obtained by replacement of part of Ga and/or Al by a 3d-transition metal. The nitride-based compound semiconductor has one or more impurity bands. A light absorption coefficient of the nitride-based compound semiconductor is 1,000 cm | 03-31-2016 |
20160097135 | BIPOLAR-ELECTRODE ELECTROLYTIC CELL - The invention is a bipolar-electrode electrolytic cell ( | 04-07-2016 |
20160108539 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND PLATING APPARATUS - A substrate holder for holding a substrate, such as a wafer, is disclosed. The substrate holder includes a seal ring which can be brought into contact with a peripheral portion of the substrate, a support ring supporting the seal ring, and a fixing ring pressing the seal ring against the support ring. The fixing ring includes an annular portion having an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface, each of which is constituted by a tapered surface. The fixing ring further includes a seal-ring pressing portion connected to the annular portion, and a regulation ring projecting radially inwardly from the seal-ring pressing portion. The regulation ring has an inside diameter which is smaller than an inside diameter of the seal ring. | 04-21-2016 |
20160122887 | CONTACT BAR AND CAPPING BOARD FOR SUPPORTING SYMMETRICAL ELECTRODES FOR ENHANCED ELECTROLYTIC REFINING OF METALS - A contact bar and related techniques allow enhanced electrolytic refining of metals, e.g. avoiding or reducing electrical short circuits. The contact bar is adapted to rest on an insulating capping board for contacting symmetrical electrodes to provide locations for electrical contact therewith. The contact bar includes a central portion laying on the capping board and branch portions extending laterally outward from the central portion, such that the branch portions fit in between seats of the capping board. The contact bar may include a retention member enabling to reduce lateral movement of the electrodes, and may include a plurality of apertures to engage corresponding holding arms of the capping board. There may be a plurality of adjacent similar contact bar segments. | 05-05-2016 |
20160135492 | COMPACT DEVICE FOR ELECTROLYTIC STERILIZATION OF FOOD AND UTENSILS - The present invention refers to a compact device for electrolytic sterilization of food and utensils, especially for the electrical treatment of food and utensils using the electric current generated between a positive pole and a negative pole of an electrolysis system, all of those immersed in a fluid medium contained within a container covered by a lid of said device. The container is the anode or positive pole and the lid, by means of a cathode shaft provided with a cathode disc, is the cathode or negative pole, and the electrolyte is water. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143195 | IMMOBILIZED MELANIN AND ITS CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES FOR THE HARVESTING OR SHIELDING OF HIGH ENERGY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A method and apparatus for a photocatalytic and electrolytic electromagnetic shielding and responsive polymer includes in various aspects one or more electromagnetic shielding and responsive polymers, a method for forming a electromagnetic shielding and responsive polymer, an electrolytic electromagnetic energy dispersion cell, and a reaction method, as well as applications. | 05-19-2016 |
20160153114 | ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT BASED SURFACE MODIFICATION DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160160362 | SYNTHESIS OF NANOSTRUCTURED PHOTOACTIVE FILMS WITH CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY BY A FLAME AEROSOL REACTOR - An improved process for the preparation of nanostructured metal species-based films in a flame aerosol reactor is provided. The present invention also further provides improved nanostructured photo-watersplitting cells, improved dye sensitized solar cells and improved nanostructured p/n junction solar cells. | 06-09-2016 |
20160160363 | COMPOSITE HARDWARE FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A composite cell plate can include a polymer element laterally mated and interlocked, at a plurality of engagement points, with a resilient metal element. The cell plate can be used in an electrochemical cell. A method of forming a cell plate can include fitting a polymer element to a resilient metal element at a plurality of engagement points, and expanding the polymer of the polymer element such that the polymer element and the resilient metal element engage and interlock at the engagement points. | 06-09-2016 |
20160194768 | NON-UNIFORM DOPING OF PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL ELECTRODES | 07-07-2016 |
20160194780 | Substrate holder, a method for holding a substrate with a substrate holder, and a plating apparatus | 07-07-2016 |