Separated Flow Liquid Catholyte Aluminum Hydrogen Peroxide Seawater Semi Fuel Cell
Abstract
This patent application discloses an improved semi-fuel cell and an improved cathode used therein. The semi-fuel cell stack comprises a housing, an anode within the housing, a porous cathode within the housing, an aqueous catholyte within the housing, an aqueous anolyte stream flowing in the housing, and a membrane for preventing migration of the catholyte through the porous cathode and into the anolyte stream. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the catholyte comprises an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, the anolyte comprises a NaOH/seawater solution, and the membrane permits passage of OH ions while inhibiting the passage of hydrogen peroxide. The membrane is attached to a surface of the cathode or, alternatively, impregnated into the cathode. (3 figures)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 03, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADD020170
Entities
People
- Eric G. Dow
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy