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Reversible Fuel Cell Energy Storage System
Completed
TRL 4 (started at 3, targeting 4)
Description
In this project, pH Matter will develop a highly integrated reversible fuel cell system. The system will store energy in the form of hydrogen and oxygen. The system will generate energy by operating as a fuel cell, converting hydrogen and oxygen to water and electricity. The system will have minimal moving parts, and high round-trip efficiency. Additionally, the technology could be useful for generating hydrogen and oxygen from available water (i.e. in situ resource utilization) or generating oxygen for life support.
Benefits
Lunar surface energy storage, mars surface energy storage, space mission energy storage, life support, and in situ resource utilization.
Long-term renewable energy storage and hydrogen generation.
Details
| Technology area | Aerospace Power and Energy Storage > Energy Storage > Electrochemical Storage: Fuel Cells |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | PH Matter, LLC, Columbus, OH |
| Start date | 2019-08-19 |
| End date | 2020-02-18 |
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