Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Preparing nonmetal element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1746)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Preparing nonmetal element
C205S629000, C205S634000, C205S637000, C429S010000, C429S010000, C429S006000, C429S006000, C429S006000, C204S252000, C204S254000, C204S255000, C204S257000, C204S263000, C204S269000
Reexamination Certificate
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07153409
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the electrochemical system comprises an electrochemical cell and hydrogen storage in fluid communication with the hydrogen electrode, the hydrogen storage comprising at least one of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers. In one embodiment, the method for operating an electrochemical cell system, comprises introducing water to an oxygen electrode and electrolyzing the water to form oxygen, hydrogen ions and electrons, wherein the hydrogen ions migrate to a hydrogen electrode. The hydrogen ions can then be reacted with the electrons to form hydrogen gas that is stored in at least one of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers.
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Barbir Frano
Shiepe Jason K.
Bell Bruce F.
Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
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