Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Electrochemical Semi Cylindrical Cell
Categories for this Invention
Categories: Electronics & Circuits | Chemistry & Chemical Analysis
Industry: Electrochemical Cells
Applications: Electrochemical Devices, Energy Technologies, Energy Science, Electrochemistry
Market: The global electrochemical cell market is estimated to be at US$ 23.73 B in 2023. It is expected to reach US$ 67.05 B by 2030, growing at 16% CAGR from 2023 to 2030.
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Problem Statement
- Existing electrochemical cells are designed to study the working of electrode reaction kinetics at various Temperature, Pressure and Concentration in three-electrode system.
- Current cells lack efficient methods to selectively heat working electrode for observing & enhancing reactions in a localized manner.
- External heat sources, like infrared sunlight or industrial/vehicular exhaust heat, are not used well to improve electrochemical reactions in current cell designs.
- Integrating external heat sources into the working electrode of H-cell system is the current challenge in cell design.
- Addressing these challenges could improve our understanding of reactions at different temperatures, benefiting technologies like fuel cells and metal-air batteries by leveraging Temp. variations for optimized performance.
- Hence, there is a need for a technology to heat the working electrode alone, enabling precise observation and optimization within an Electrochemical Cell setup.
Technology
The present patent invention discloses an Electrochemical Glass Semi-Cylindrical Cell designed with specific parts for precise control.
Temperature-Selective Control:
- Enables precise temperature variation solely on the working electrode.
- Facilitates the study of reaction kinetics at different temperatures for enhanced understanding.
Heat Harvesting and Localization:
- Utilizes external heat sources like infrared sunlight or industrial heat for enhanced reactions.
- Ensures effective localization of heat onto the working electrode for improved reaction observations.
Enhancement in Energy Devices:
- Potential impact on fuel cells and metal-air batteries by optimizing reactions based on temperature variations.
- Offers opportunities for improved efficiency and performance in energy conversion technologies.
Key Features / Value Proposition
User Perspective:
- Enables precise control and study of reactions at varying temperatures.
- Optimizes energy device performance by utilizing external heat sources.
- Serves as a sophisticated tool for optimizing electrochemical reactions.
Industrial Perspective:
- Maximizes industrial heat sources for improved energy device efficiency.
- Offers potential advancements in fuel cell & batteries via temperature optimization.
- Provides adaptable solutions for tailored electrochemical reaction studies.
- To transcend traditional electrochemical kinetics measurement the potential benefits of integrating localized heating, especially through sunlight; goes beyond conventional electrochemical instrumentation & metrology.
Technical Perspective:
- Enables precise heating of working electrode for localized reaction observation.
- Efficiently integrates external heat sources into cell design.
- Provides comprehensive insight of reaction kinetics at varying temperature conditions.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Tiju Thomas
Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF No: 2272
- IP No: 404435 (Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL – 3
Proof of Concept