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Hydrogen generation by electrolysis of aqueous organic solutions

US6432284B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/133
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for electrolysis of an aqueous solution of an organic fuel. The electrolyte is a solid-state polymer membrane with anode and cathode catalysts on both surfaces for electro-oxidization and electro-reduction. A low-cost and portable hydrogen generator can be made based on the device with organic fuels such as methanol.

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