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AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR PROVIDING CLEAN ENERGY BY INTEGRATING FUEL CELL AND ELECTROLYSIS CELL FUNCTIONALITY WITHIN A SINGLE DEVICE
AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR PROVIDING CLEAN ENERGY BY INTEGRATING FUEL CELL AND ELECTROLYSIS CELL FUNCTIONALITY WITHIN A SINGLE DEVICE
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机译:一种电化学电池,通过在单个设备中集成燃料电池和电解电池功能来提供清洁能源
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An electrochemical cell is provided having an anode, a cathode, and an alkaline electrolyte. The cell is sealed and generates energy via a water-splitting reaction. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, the cathode comprises a surface layer having a first work function and base metal having a second work function. The work function of the surface layer metal is greater than the work function of the base metal. The differences in work functions cause transient charge to travel from the base metal to the surface layer. A double layer of charge forms at the interface of the surface layer and electrolyte that stores energy and drives a water- splitting reaction. Hydrogen gas produced from the water- splitting reaction at the cathode is spontaneously oxidized at the anode, releasing energy, and powering an external load. In some embodiments, the disclosed sealed electrochemical cells may be capable of delivering electrode current densities of 25 mA/cm2 at 0.55V to an external load.
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