A novel design for humidifying an open-cathode proton exchange membrane fuel cell using anode purge

The low performance of open-cathode proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells (OCPEMFCs) is attributed to the low-humidity ambient air supplied to the cathode using electric fans. To improve the OCPEMFC performance, this paper proposes a novel humidification method by collecting water purged from the anode and supplying it to the open cathode. The OCPEMFC performance is evaluated at various humidifier distances from the cathode inlet, and it is compared with that where no humidifier is used when the OCPEMFC operates under three different current levels of 1, 5, and 8 A. The results show that the novel design improves the stack power, and optimal performance is achieved at a humidifier distance of 2 cm. The energy efficiency achieves an improvement between 1.4% and 1.8% when a humidifier is used.     

Simplified anode architecture for PEMFC systems based on alternative fuel feeding: Experimental characterization and optimization for automotive applications

The need to reduce PEMFC systems cost as well as to increase their durability is crucial for their integration in various applications and especially for transport applications. A new simplified architecture of the anode circuit called Alternating Fuel Feeding (AFF) offers to reduce the development costs. Requiring a new stack concept, it combines the simplicity of Dead-End Anode (DEA) with the operation advantages of the hydrogen recirculation. The three architectures (DEA, recirculation and AFF) are compared in terms of performance on a 5-kW test bench in automotive conditions, through a sensitivity analysis. A gain of 17% on the system efficiency is observed when switching from DEA to AFF. Moreover, similar performances are obtained both for AFF and for recirculation after an accurate optimization of the AFF tuning parameters. Based on DoE data, a gain of 25% on the weight of the anodic line has been identified compared to pulsed ejector architecture and 43% with the classic recirculation architecture with blower only (Miraï).     

In situ characterization of LiY(WO4)2 nanotubes for electrochemical energy storage

Here, LiY(WO₄)₂ nanotubes are prepared via a feasible electrospinning technique. This new anode material shows excellent electrochemical properties. The capacity loss of LiY(WO₄)₂ nanotubes is as low as 6.9% after 156 cycles, while bulk LiY(WO₄)₂ presents the capacity loss higher than 55.0%. Even after 600 long-life cycles, the capacity loss of the nanotubes is only 9%. It can be seen that the hollow structure with a rough surface and a porous morphology contributes to the improvement of electrochemical performance. Furthermore, online X-ray diffraction (XRD) method is firstly applied to understand the lithium ions insertion/extraction mechanism of LiY(WO₄)₂ nanotubes. It can be concluded that it is an asymmetrical two-phase reaction. A phase transformation from LiY(WO₄)₂ to Li₃Y(WO₄)₂ can be obviously seen from the in situ XRD during discharge process. While Li₂Y(WO₄)₂ appears as an intermediate phase with a reverse charge reaction. In addition, in situ XRD also demonstrates that LiY(WO₄)₂ nanotubes have surprised electrochemical reversibility. All the above results indicate that LiY(WO₄)₂ nanotubes can be expected to be anode candidate for rechargeable lithium ion batteries (LIBs).     

A review study on titanium niobium oxide-based composite anodes for Li-ion batteries: Synthesis,structure, and performance

The growing demands for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) in the electrification revolution, require the development of advanced electrode materials. Recently, intercalating titanium niobium oxide (TNO) anode materials with the general formula of TiNb_xO_2+2.5x have received lots of attention as an alternative to graphite and Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ commercial anodes. The desirability of this family of compounds stems from their high theoretical capacities (377–402 mAh/g), high safety, high working voltage, excellent cycling stability, and significant pseudocapacitive behavior. However, the rate performance of TNO-based anodes is poor owing to their low electronic and ionic conductivities. TNO-based composites generally are prepared with two aims of enhancing the conductivity of TNO and achieving a synergic effect between the TNO and the other component of the composite. Compositing with carbon matrices, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are the most studied strategy for improving the conductivity of TNO and optimizing its high-rate performance. Also, for obtaining anode materials with high capacity and high long-term stability, the composites of TNO with transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) materials were proposed in previous literature. In this work, a comprehensive review of the TNO-based composites as the anodes for LIBs is presented which summarizes in detail the main recent literature from their synthesis procedure, optimum synthesis parameters, and the obtained morphology/structure to their electrochemical performance as the LIBs anode. Finally, the research gaps and the future perspective are proposed.     

Electrocatalysis of chlorine evolution on different materials and its influence on the performance of an electrochemical reactor for indirect oxidation of pollutants

Two different Ti/Pt–Ir materials (commercial and home made) and Ti/PdO + Co₃O₄ were investigated for their electrocatalytic properties versus Cl₂ evolution reaction. The materials were used in a batch electrochemical reactor to treat biologically recalcitrant di-azo compound. An electrochemically driven oxidation, mediated by a Cl₂/Cl⁻ couple, proved efficient for destruction of this complex organic molecule, causing cleavage of the conjugated double bonds and destruction of unsatured bonds. Both Ti/Pt–Ir materials performed well; lower kinetics obtained with the Ti/PdO + Co₃O₄ anode was caused by adsorption of the model compound, evidenced in preliminary voltammetric measurements. The dye oxidation reaction followed the second order kinetics with partial orders in the model compound and (time varying) chlorine concentrations equal to one. Specific energy consumption of 3.12 kWh m⁻³ proved the process more economic than the homogeneous phase oxidation.     

Ti／RuO2＋SnO2＋Sb2O3｜Pb3O4阳极的性能研究

本文对Ｔｉ│ＲｕＯ２＋ＳｎＯ２＋Ｓｂ２Ｏ３│Ｐｂ３Ｏ４阳极进行了ＳＥＭ、ＥＤＳ、ＸＲＤ研究，考察了在ＩＭＨ２ＳＯ４中电极寿命，测定了该电极的电化学动力学参数ａ、ｂ、ｉ０，并用双位垒模型讨论了其电化学性能，结果表明该电极具有优良的电化学性能和较长的使用寿命。     

用AIR-C2H2原子吸收光谱法测定镉镍电池正极浸渍液中钴含量

本文主要简述与运用AIR-C2H2原子吸收光谱法进行镉镍电池正极浸渍液中钴含量的测定，介绍了钴最佳测定条件及呈良好线性范围的浓度。同时对样品消化处理条件，在测定中样品的干扰因素进行了综合考虑，该方法具有很好的灵敏度，很好的重复性，干扰小，同时具有方法步骤简单，操作容易掌握等特点，对样品钴含量的测定，其相对标准偏差均小于1.0%（n=6），标准加入回收率均在97.0%～102.0%(n=5）范围内，结果表明，运用AIR-C2H2原子吸收光谱法测定镉镍电池正极浸渍液中钴含量的分析，达到了实验室分析质量控制的要求，完全适用于镉镍电池正极浸渍液中钴含量的控制分析和样品系统分析。     

从热滤渣中富集提取贵金属

介绍了减压蒸馏脱硫，熔炼富集，高温悬浮氯气浸出处理热滤渣的工艺。其综合利用好，元素硫脱除率〉９２％，贱金属浸出率〉９５％，贵金属回收率〉９９％。贵金属富集物可并入贵金属精炼分离工段处理。     

Technology for recycling and regenerating graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries

With the annual increase in the amount of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the development of spent LIBs recycling technology has gradually attracted attention. Graphite is one of the most critical materials for LIBs, which is listed as a key energy source by many developed countries. However, it was neglected in spent LIBs recycling, leading to pollution of the environment and waste of resources. In this paper, the latest research progress for recycling of graphite from spent LIBs was summarized. Especially, the processes of pretreatment, graphite enrichment and purification, and materials regeneration for graphite recovery are introduced in details. Finally, the problems and opportunities of graphite recycling are raised.     

Mg-Sr牺牲阳极显微组织和电化学性能的研究

研究了Mg-Sr牺牲阳极的显微组织和电化学性能的特征.结果表明,Mg-Sr牺牲阳极的晶粒尺寸随Sr含量的增加而减小;当Sr质量分数为0.19%时,电流效率达到58.56%,开路电位达到-1.735 VSCE;Sr的质量分数再增加,Mg-Sr阳极的电流效率降低,开路电位正移.研究认为,Sr的质量分数为0.19%时,晶界析出的Mg17Sr2相（弱阴极相）和α-Mg基体（阳极相）组成电偶对,阻碍了阳极晶间腐蚀,减少了晶粒大块脱落, 且Sr能够和Mg、Fe形成弱阴极性化合物降低Fe的危害,电流效率升高,同时晶粒细化,晶界面积变大,杂质相分布更均匀,开路电位负移;Sr含量大于0.19%时,过量的Mg17Sr2相作为阴极相加大了阳极的自腐蚀,电流效率下降,开路电位正移.