A fuel cell having a distributed fuel feed in which the heat generation profile can be better controlled. Fuel channel stack and system... Show moreA fuel cell having a distributed fuel feed in which the heat generation profile can be better controlled. Fuel channel stack and system efficiency improvements are achieved. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
Power supply systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a supply of phase change material in... Show morePower supply systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a supply of phase change material in thermal contact with at least one cell element capable of a heat-generating charge or discharge of power. Also disclosed, such as for increased or improved heat transfer and dissipation, is battery module incorporation of a heat-conductive containment lattice member such as having a plurality of openings wherein at least a portion of the supply of the phase change material can be disposed as well as the inclusion of a plurality of module housing-protruding heat transfer fins. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
A microchannel cooler containing a slurry having a particulate liquid/solid phase change material is provided balancing the interdependent... Show moreA microchannel cooler containing a slurry having a particulate liquid/solid phase change material is provided balancing the interdependent factors of microencapsulated particle size with microchannel size and shape and flow conditions for the removal of high heat flux with low space and low power requirements. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
Electrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal management... Show moreElectrochemical cell battery systems and associated methods of operation are provided based on the incorporation of a thermal management matrix including a supply of phase change material disposed at least in part in a heat conductive lattice member to effectively dissipate heat produced or generated by or in the battery system such as to minimize or prevent thermal runaway propagation in the electrochemical cells of the system. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
A super absorbent polymer material is contacted with an aqueous medium to absorb at least a portion of the aqueous medium. At least portion of... Show moreA super absorbent polymer material is contacted with an aqueous medium to absorb at least a portion of the aqueous medium. At least portion of the aqueous medium absorbed super absorbent material is subsequently regenerated to release water therefrom and to form a regenerated super absorbent material suitable for the contacting with a second quantity of an aqueous medium. Also disclosed are layered composites including an electrically conductive metal support layer, a layer of super absorbent material disposed thereon, and a layer of a selective semi-permeable material disposed adjacent the layer of the super absorbent material and spaced apart from the electrically conductive metal support layer. United States Patent Show less
A method and apparatus for electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) for fabricating a thin-layer yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolyte on a... Show moreA method and apparatus for electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) for fabricating a thin-layer yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolyte on a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) anode substrate constructed of nickel-YSZ cermet. By reducing the thickness of the electrolyte, and thereby reducing the cell internal IR drop, an intermediate temperature SOFC (ITSOFC) can operate at 600-800.degree. C. A collar positioned at a distance from a discharge end of a spray nozzle enhances a spray pattern of a precursor including the electrolyte material and thus provides a very thin electrolyte layer. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Primary US Patent Classification 118/624 US Patent Classification 118/504 US Patent Classification 118/621 US Patent Classification 118/628 US Patent Classification 118/629 US Patent Classification 239/706 International Patent Classification B05B 5/025 International Patent Classification B05C 11/00 Show less
