{"product_id":"cmeafesfc","title":"Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) Flow Electrolyzer with Serpentine Flow Channels, CMEAFESFC","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn MEA flow electrolyzer (often called a Zero-Gap Flow Cell or MEA-Cell) is a hybrid architecture that combines the high energy efficiency of a Membrane Electrode Assembly with the continuous reactant supply of a flow cell. While standard PEM electrolyzers are \"static\" in their assembly, a flow electrolyzer is specifically designed for industrial scaling and for reactions like CO2 reduction (CO2RR) or Bicarbonate electrolysis, where managing the flow of liquid electrolytes and gaseous products is critical to prevent system failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a flow MEA, the \"gap\" between the anode and cathode is eliminated by sandwiching the ion-exchange membrane directly between two Gas Diffusion Electrodes (GDEs). (1) \u003cstrong\u003eFlow Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bipolar plates with carved channels (e.g., serpentine or parallel) are pressed against the GDEs. These channels continuously deliver liquid electrolytes (anolyte\/catholyte) or humidified gases (CO2) to the active sites. (2) \u003cstrong\u003eThe MEA Sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consists of a membrane (AEM, CEM, or Bipolar) with catalyst layers coated either on the membrane (CCM) or on the Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a standard electrolyzer where the water is simply \"there,\" in a flow electrolyzer, the fluid dynamics dictate the efficiency. (1) \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Create a pressure drop that forces reactants into the GDL (convection), which is superior for CO2 transport and preventing \"hotspots\". (2) \u003cstrong\u003eParallel Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offer lower pressure drops but are prone to uneven distribution and gas trapping (slug flow). (3) \u003cstrong\u003eZero-Gap Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimizing the distance between electrodes reduces ohmic resistance, allowing these cells to operate at industrial current densities of \u0026gt;500 mA\/cm2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 1388.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCMEAFESFC (C-MEAFE-SFC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 145.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 145.6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStructure\/Components\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 145.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Collector\/Flow Channel: One piece of SS316L or Ti\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode Gasket: PTFE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembrane Frame: Silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubing Connection: Barbed hose fitting \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 126px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 126px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCell Sizes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 126px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault effective area is 2.0 cm * 2.0 cm (4.0 cm2) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther types of active areas, such as (1.6cm * 1.6cm) (3.2cm * 3.2cm), \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(5cm * 5cm), (10cm * 10cm), and (25cm * 25 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e are also available upon request.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell size: W60×H70 mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 353.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 353.6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlow Channels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 353.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard flow channel is \u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e     \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CMEAFESFC_flow_channels_160x160.png?v=1772436117\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Other flow channel types: such as interdigital, parallel serpentine are also available upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CGRFBTCFC_03_100x100.png?v=1769371649\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e   \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CGRFBTCFC_04_100x100.png?v=1769371649\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 180.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 180.4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssembling Diagram\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 180.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CMEAFESFC_sketch_design_160x160.png?v=1772436118\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CMEAFESFC_sketch_design_02_160x160.png?v=1772436117\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0935%; height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeating Function (\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(251, 9, 9);\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.7266%; height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heating controller can be integrated with the \"heating\" version flow cells. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6591\/1526\/files\/CMEAFESFC_heating_controller_160x160.png?v=1772439579\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; 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