In this work, the first simulation model of oxygen depolarized cathodes (ODC), which are silver catalyst-based gas diffusion electrodes, is presented that considers the phase equilibrium of the gas-liquid interface and structure-related inhomogeneities in electrolyte distribution. By means of the model it has been identified that mass transport of water and ions in the liquid phase is a crucial factor for electrode performance and how it is influenced by the electrode structure.
Maximilian Röhe
Inhomogene Elektrodenstruktur Maxwell-Stefan Diffusion Elektrochemische Massenspektroskopie Dreiphasen Modellierung Chloralkali-Elektrolyse Inhomogeneous electrode structure Maxwell-Stefan Diffusion Electrochemical Mass Spectroscopy Three-phase model Chlor-alkali electrolysis