Fuel Cell Using Lithium-Aluminum Alloy Anode and Aqueous Electrolyte.

Abstract

The patent application concerns an electrochemical fuel cell exhibiting high specific power and specific energy in combination which comprises an aluminum-lithium alloy anode with an aqueous electrolyte. The electrolyte may be the readily available seawater circulated through the cell at a predetermined flowrate to obtain maximum controlled electrical energy output.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 25, 1974
Accession Number
ADD001235

Entities

People

  • David E. Icenhower
  • Herman B. Urbach
  • Mark C. Cervi
  • Robert J. Bower

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Electric Power
  • Electrolytes
  • Elements
  • Energy
  • Fuel Cells
  • Lithium
  • Lithium Alloys
  • Metals
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology