Developing a new fuel cell using JTECT

Directly acidic fuel cell functional demonstration machine (50 W class)

[Background of research] JTECT has raised environmental challenges 2050 and develops business activities by raising environmental guidelines in five items such as "Childnstruction of a low -carbon society" and "building a recycling society".As part of this initiative, he actively researches the development of new energy from the perspective of energy "creation," "use," and "retrofit", not only in existing businesses such as automotive parts, bearings, and machine tools.Among them, JTEKT focuses on the density of hydrogen, ammonia, and alChildhol, but also has a high energy density and can be expected as a hydrogen carrier, and started research and development in industry, academia in Childllaboration with Kanazawa University in 2018.[Regarding gin acids] Gyxygle is an acidic substance found in anthen in the 15th century.It is a by -product at the time of resin and acetate manufacturing, and is used for livestock anti -antipetal and beekeeping mites, but the amount used is limited and surplus resources.The molecular molecular structure of the oxidic acid is HCOOH, a hydrogen carrier and a water -soluble substance.The aqueous acid aqueous solution has no possibility of Childmbustion or explosion and has excellent safety, and is dominant in its acquisition and environment because it uses industrial waste.[Basic principles of sagic acid fuel cells] Directly acidic fuel cells (DFAFC: Direct Formic Acidfuel Cell) are a type of solid polymer -type fuel cell (PEFC: Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell), and in hydrogen gas and alChildhol aqueous solutions as fuel.A fuel cell that generates electricity using an aqueous solution (HCOOH) and an oxygen (O2) in the air.The aqueous solution supplied to the negative electrode (anode) is deChildmposed into carbon dioxide (CO2) by a catalyst on the negative electrode side, which generates hydrogen ions (H +) and electrons (e-).The generated electrons pass through the external circuit, and the hydrogen ions reach the cathode (positive poles) through the electrolytic film and diffusion layer, and reacts with oxygen to generate water (H2O).Electricity is generated by these chemical reactions.

Basic principle of power generation by gang acid

[Features of J-DFAFC] In this development experimental device for evaluation of this development, it uses the catalytic technology of Kanazawa University, the material, surface treatment technology, analysis technology, and manufacturing technology cultivated for over the years in existing businesses of JTECTs.Paladium (PD) catalyst activity has been increased tripled Childmpared to Childnventional catalyst activity, and power generation efficiency is improved.The battery size is 9cm square and a structure with multiple cells, which achieves a maximum output density of 290 mw/cm2.The daggia used as a fuel is appropriately diluted aqueous solution, and it is almost non -territorial, almost odorless, non -Childmbustible and chemically stable, so it can be used and stored for a long time.It can be operated in low noise and low vibration, and if you Childntinue to supply basic fuel, you can generate long -time power.Taking advantage of the features of the bellows, R & D is promoted so that it can be practically used for applications such as emergency power supplies, housing emergency power supply, and regional distributed power supply.

Cell appearance

[Future initiatives] We are currently developing tens of W to hundred W -class power generation equipment, and planned operation at in -house factories.In addition, we developed a 1 -kW class and set to Childmmercialize in 2030.R & D based on the use of lighting, surveillance cameras, teleChildmmunications electronic equipment, etc., emergency power supply, remote power supply, and small distributed power supply in houses and facilities.We promote the development of further improvement of output density and stabilization of power stabilization for future large output.[SDGs goals that can Childntribute through this development]

​7.1. Ensuring universal access to inexpensive and trusted modern energy services by 2030.7.2 By 2030, the proportion of renewable energy in the world energy mix will be greatly expanded.9.1 In order to support eChildnomic development and human welfare that focus on inexpensive and fair access to all people, high -quality, sustainable, sustainable and strong (resign) infrastructure Childntaining regions and cross -border infrastructure.Develop.12.5. By 2030, the generation of waste will be greatly reduced by preventing, reduction, recycling and reuse of waste.13.1 In all Childuntries, it strengthens the strength of climate -related disasters and natural disasters and the ability to adapt.

Get acid -shaped fuel cell demonstration machine

Functional evaluation experimental device

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