Produits et services

Electrical energy. Motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); electricity generators, hydrogen distributors. Scientific apparatus and instruments; electricity distributors; energy storage apparatus. Hydrogen generators. Production of electricity.

Produits et services

(1) Énergie électrique. (2) Moteurs (à l'exception des moteurs pour véhicules terrestres); générateurs d'électricité, distributeurs d'hydrogène. (3) Appareils et instruments scientifiques; distributeurs d'électricité; appareils de stockage d'énergie. (4) Générateurs d'hydrogène. (1) Production d'électricité.

Produits et services

Electrical energy. Motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); electricity generators, hydrogen distributors. Production of electricity. Scientific apparatus and instruments; electricity distributors; energy storage apparatus. Hydrogen generators.

Produits et services

Electrical energy, hydrogen (fuel). Electricity generators. Electricity distribution generators; electricity and hydrogen storage apparatus; hydrogen storage apparatus. Hydrogen generators. Construction of power generation stations, electric production station installations. Electricity distribution, electricity storage, hydrogen distribution, hydrogen storage. Electricity production, hydrogen production.

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device for generating power, comprising: - two electrodes (1); - a stack of membranes (9), arranged between the two electrodes, comprising an alternation of membranes selectively permeable to cations (2) and membranes selectively permeable to anions (3), and such that each membrane is separated from an adjacent membrane by an intermembrane space in which an activated carbon fabric (4) is positioned; and - a device (5) making it possible to harvest the electric power generated by a potential differential existing between the two electrodes (1), the stack of membranes (9) being intended to be supplied by an electrolytic solution (7) of concentration CA in a solute and an electrolytic solution (8) of concentration CB in the same solute, CB being greater than CA, the solutions having to circulate alternately in the intermembrane spaces of the stack (9).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Produits et services

Electrical energy, hydrogen (fuel). Electricity generators. Electricity distribution generators; electricity and hydrogen storage apparatus; hydrogen storage apparatus. Hydrogen generators. Construction of power generation stations, electric production station installations. Electricity distribution, electricity storage, hydrogen distribution, hydrogen storage. Electricity production, hydrogen production.

Produits et services

(1) Energie électrique, hydrogène (combustible). (2) Générateurs d'électricité. (3) Générateurs de distribution d'électricité; appareils de stockage d'électricité et d'hydrogène; appareils de stockage d'hydrogène. (4) Générateurs d'hydrogène. (1) Construction de stations de production électrique, installations de stations de production électrique. (2) Distribution d'électricité, stockage d'électricité, distribution d'hydrogène, stockage d'hydrogène. (3) Production d'électricité, production d'hydrogène.

Produits et services

Electrical energy, hydrogen (fuel) Electricity generators Electricity production, hydrogen production Electricity distribution generators; electricity and hydrogen storage apparatus; hydrogen storage apparatus Hydrogen generators Construction of power generation stations, electric production station installations Electricity distribution, electricity storage, hydrogen distribution, hydrogen storage

Produits et services

Electrical energy, hydrogen (fuel). Electricity generators. Electricity production, hydrogen production. Electricity distribution generators; electricity and hydrogen storage apparatus; hydrogen storage apparatus. Hydrogen generators. Construction of power generation stations, electric production station installations. Electricity distribution, electricity storage, hydrogen distribution, hydrogen storage.

Produits et services

(1) Energie électrique, hydrogène (combustible). (2) Générateurs d'électricité. (3) Générateurs de distribution d'électricité; appareils de stockage d'électricité et d'hydrogène; appareils de stockage d'hydrogène. (4) Générateurs d'hydrogène. (1) Construction de stations de production électrique, installations de stations de production électrique. (2) Distribution d'électricité, stockage d'électricité, distribution d'hydrogène, stockage d'hydrogène. (3) Production d'électricité, production d'hydrogène.

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device for generating electrical power comprising a first electrode having a porosity that allows the flow of an electrolyte solution of concentration CA in a solute; a second electrode having a porosity that allows the flow of an electrolyte solution of concentration CB in a solute, CB being greater than CA; a membrane having selective permeability to anions or cations, said membrane being disposed between the two electrodes and comprising at least one channel arranged to allow the diffusion of electrolytes from the electrolyte solution of concentration CB to the electrolyte solution of concentration CA through said channel or channels; and a device making it possible to harvest the electrical power generated by the differential in potential between the two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes are formed of an activated carbon fabric, and to a method for producing electrical power using such a device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/18 - Éléments à combustible à régénération, p. ex. batteries à flux REDOX ou éléments à combustible secondaires
• H01M 4/96 - Électrodes à base de carbone
• H01M 4/86 - Électrodes inertes ayant une activité catalytique, p. ex. pour piles à combustible
• H01M 8/083 - Éléments à combustible alcalins

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an ion-selective composite membrane having a thickness of between 4 μm and 100 μm, comprising at least one inner layer disposed between two outer layers, wherein: —the outer layers are each formed of a first material comprising a network of nanofibres and/or crosslinked microfibres and pores with a diameter of between 10 nm and 10 μm, —the inner layer is formed of a second material comprising nanoparticles functionalized at the surface by charged groups and/or groups which become charged in the presence of water and having pores with a diameter of between 1 and 100 nm.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 69/12 - Membranes compositesMembranes ultraminces
• B01D 69/02 - Membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation, caractérisées par leur forme, leur structure ou leurs propriétésProcédés spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication caractérisées par leurs propriétés
• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène
• B01D 71/10 - CelluloseCellulose modifiée
• B01D 71/02 - Matériaux inorganiques
• C02F 1/469 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par séparation électrochimique, p. ex. par électro-osmose, électrodialyse, électrophorèse
• B01D 69/14 - Membranes dynamiques
• B01D 61/44 - Électrodialyse à sélectivité ionique
• C02F 101/30 - Composés organiques

Abrégé

The present invention concerns a device for producing electrical energy, comprising: a) a first reservoir A for receiving an electrolyte solution having a concentration CA of a solute and comprising an electrode (30A) in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CA; b) a second reservoir B for receiving an electrolyte solution having a concentration CB of one and the same solute, CB being lower than CA, and comprising an electrode in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CB; c) a membrane separating the two reservoirs, said membrane comprising pores allowing the electrolytes to diffuse from reservoir A to reservoir B through said pore or pores; and d) a device capable of supplying the electrical energy generated by the potential difference existing between the two electrodes, characterized in that the membrane comprises at least one layer formed of a cellulosic material comprising a network of crosslinked cellulose nanofibres and/or microfibres.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 69/12 - Membranes compositesMembranes ultraminces
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène
• B01D 71/10 - CelluloseCellulose modifiée
• H01M 8/0239 - Résines organiquesPolymères organiques

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device for generating electrical power comprising a first electrode having a porosity that allows the flow of an electrolyte solution of concentration CA in a solute; a second electrode having a porosity that allows the flow of an electrolyte solution of concentration CB in a solute, CB being greater than CA; a membrane having selective permeability to anions or cations, said membrane being disposed between the two electrodes and comprising at least one channel arranged to allow the diffusion of electrolytes from the electrolyte solution of concentration CB to the electrolyte solution of concentration CA through said channel or channels; and a device making it possible to harvest the electrical power generated by the differential in potential between the two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes are formed of an activated carbon fabric, and to a method for producing electrical power using such a device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/18 - Éléments à combustible à régénération, p. ex. batteries à flux REDOX ou éléments à combustible secondaires
• H01M 8/24 - Groupement d'éléments à combustible, p. ex. empilement d'éléments à combustible

Abrégé

ABBABAA through said channel or channels; and a device making it possible to harvest the electrical power generated by the differential in potential between the two electrodes, wherein the two electrodes are formed of an activated carbon fabric, and to a method for producing electrical power using such a device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/18 - Éléments à combustible à régénération, p. ex. batteries à flux REDOX ou éléments à combustible secondaires
• H01M 8/24 - Groupement d'éléments à combustible, p. ex. empilement d'éléments à combustible

Produits et services

Electrical energy. Motors, other than for land vehicles. Scientific apparatus and instruments. Electricity supply and distribution. Electricity generating.

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an ion-selective composite membrane having a thickness of between 4 µm and 100 µm, comprising at least one inner layer (2) disposed between two outer layers (1, 3), wherein: - the outer layers (1, 3) are each formed of a first material comprising a network of nanofibres and/or crosslinked microfibres and pores with a diameter of between 10 nm and 10 µm, - the inner layer (2) is formed of a second material comprising nanoparticles functionalised at the surface by charged groups and/or groups which become charged in the presence of water and having pores with a diameter of between 1 and 100 nm.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 69/02 - Membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation, caractérisées par leur forme, leur structure ou leurs propriétésProcédés spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication caractérisées par leurs propriétés
• B01D 69/12 - Membranes compositesMembranes ultraminces
• B01D 69/14 - Membranes dynamiques

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an ion-selective composite membrane having a thickness of between 4 µm and 100 µm, comprising at least one inner layer (2) disposed between two outer layers (1, 3), wherein: - the outer layers (1, 3) are each formed of a first material comprising a network of nanofibres and/or crosslinked microfibres and pores with a diameter of between 10 nm and 10 µm, - the inner layer (2) is formed of a second material comprising nanoparticles functionalised at the surface by charged groups and/or groups which become charged in the presence of water and having pores with a diameter of between 1 and 100 nm.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 69/02 - Membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation, caractérisées par leur forme, leur structure ou leurs propriétésProcédés spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication caractérisées par leurs propriétés
• B01D 69/12 - Membranes compositesMembranes ultraminces
• B01D 69/14 - Membranes dynamiques

Abrégé

The present invention concerns a device for producing electrical energy, comprising: a) a first reservoir A (20A) for receiving an electrolyte solution (22A) having a concentration CA of a solute and comprising an electrode (30A) in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CA; b) a second reservoir B (20B) for receiving an electrolyte solution (22B) having a concentration CB of one and the same solute, CB being lower than CA, and comprising an electrode (30B) in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CB; c) a membrane (10) separating the two reservoirs, said membrane comprising pores allowing the electrolytes to diffuse from reservoir A to reservoir B through said pore or pores; and d) a device (32) capable of supplying the electrical energy generated by the potential difference existing between the two electrodes, characterized in that the membrane comprises at least one layer formed of a cellulosic material comprising a network of crosslinked cellulose nanofibres and/or microfibres.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

The present invention concerns a device for producing electrical energy, comprising: a) a first reservoir A (20A) for receiving an electrolyte solution (22A) having a concentration CA of a solute and comprising an electrode (30A) in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CA; b) a second reservoir B (20B) for receiving an electrolyte solution (22B) having a concentration CB of one and the same solute, CB being lower than CA, and comprising an electrode (30B) in contact with the electrolyte solution having concentration CB; c) a membrane (10) separating the two reservoirs, said membrane comprising pores allowing the electrolytes to diffuse from reservoir A to reservoir B through said pore or pores; and d) a device (32) capable of supplying the electrical energy generated by the potential difference existing between the two electrodes, characterized in that the membrane comprises at least one layer formed of a cellulosic material comprising a network of crosslinked cellulose nanofibres and/or microfibres.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

A. The first and the second vessels are separated by a membrane, the membrane having at least one nanochannel arranged to allow diffusion of the electrolyte solution from the first vessel to the second vessel through the at least one nanochannel. An inner surface of the at least one nanochannel is formed of at least one titanium oxide. Electrical energy generated by a potential difference existing between the electrodes is captured using a device having the first and second vessels.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 61/00 - Procédés de séparation utilisant des membranes semi-perméables, p. ex. dialyse, osmose ou ultrafiltrationAppareils, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires, spécialement adaptés à cet effet
• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 71/02 - Matériaux inorganiques
• F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

B in the same solute and each including an electrode arranged so as to come into contact with the electrolyte solution, a membrane separating the two vessels, said membrane including at least one nanochannel arranged to allow the diffusion of the electrolytes from one vessel to the other through said one or more nanochannels, and a device making it possible to supply the electrical energy spontaneously generated by the differential in potential that exists between the two electrodes, characterised in that at least one portion of the inner surface of the one or more nanochannels is essentially made up of at least one titanium oxide. The present invention likewise relates to a method for producing electrical energy using said device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 61/00 - Procédés de séparation utilisant des membranes semi-perméables, p. ex. dialyse, osmose ou ultrafiltrationAppareils, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires, spécialement adaptés à cet effet
• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 71/02 - Matériaux inorganiques
• F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a device for producing electrical energy, including two vessels A and B intended for each receiving a concentrated electrolyte solution CA and CB in the same solute and each including an electrode arranged so as to come into contact with the electrolyte solution, a membrane separating the two vessels, said membrane including at least one nanochannel arranged to allow the diffusion of the electrolytes from one vessel to the other through said one or more nanochannels, and a device making it possible to supply the electrical energy spontaneously generated by the differential in potential that exists between the two electrodes, characterised in that at least one portion of the inner surface of the one or more nanochannels is essentially made up of at least one titanium oxide. The present invention likewise relates to a method for producing electrical energy using said device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 61/00 - Procédés de séparation utilisant des membranes semi-perméables, p. ex. dialyse, osmose ou ultrafiltrationAppareils, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires, spécialement adaptés à cet effet
• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 71/02 - Matériaux inorganiques
• F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a device for producing electrical energy, including two vessels A and B intended for each receiving a concentrated electrolyte solution CA and CB in the same solute and each including an electrode arranged so as to come into contact with the electrolyte solution, a membrane separating the two vessels, said membrane including at least one nanochannel arranged to allow the diffusion of the electrolytes from one vessel to the other through said one or more nanochannels, and a device making it possible to supply the electrical energy spontaneously generated by the differential in potential that exists between the two electrodes, characterised in that at least one portion of the inner surface of the one or more nanochannels is essentially made up of at least one titanium oxide. The present invention likewise relates to a method for producing electrical energy using said device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 61/00 - Procédés de séparation utilisant des membranes semi-perméables, p. ex. dialyse, osmose ou ultrafiltrationAppareils, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires, spécialement adaptés à cet effet
• B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
• B01D 71/02 - Matériaux inorganiques
• F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène

Abrégé

The present invention concerns a device for producing electrical energy comprising two cells intended to contain two solutions of different concentrations of at least one solute and separated by at least one separation membrane in which channels are arranged, each of the cells being provided with an electrode intended to be in contact with the solution that said cell will contain, characterized in that the walls of the channels consist of a material chosen from boron nitride, carbon doped with boron, boron nitride doped with carbon, or any other mixture of the elements boron, carbon and nitrogen, and a method for producing electrical energy that implements such a device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/10 - Éléments à combustible avec électrolytes solides
• F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
• H01M 8/22 - Éléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant du carbone, de l'oxygène ou de l'hydrogène et d'autres élémentsÉléments à combustible dans lesquels le combustible est à base de matériaux comprenant uniquement des éléments autres que le carbone, l'oxygène ou l'hydrogène
• B01D 61/46 - Appareils à cet effet