Characteristics and applications of titanium fiber mats for water electrolysis

Titanium felt is a non-woven material composed of titanium fibers that is typically used in high-temperature, corrosion-resistant, and high-strength applications. It consists of numerous fine titanium fibers interlaced to form a felt-like structure.
Features of titanium felt
1. High-temperature resistance: Titanium felt can withstand high temperatures of up to 1,000°C, making it very stable for use in high-temperature environments.
2. Corrosion resistance: Since titanium itself has good corrosion resistance, titanium felt also has excellent corrosion resistance.
3. High strength: Despite its lightweight, titanium felt is extremely strong. This makes it a widely used material in aerospace, automotive and marine applications.
4. Good thermal insulation: Due to its unique structure and material properties, titanium felt has good thermal insulation properties.
5. Easy processing: Compared to other metal materials, titanium felts are relatively easy to process and can be cut and welded.

Application fields
1. Aerospace field: titanium felt has a wide range of applications in the aerospace field, such as aircraft structures, engine parts, etc.
2. Medical devices: Titanium felts are also used in the field of medical devices, such as artificial joints, dental implants, and so on.
3. Automobile and shipbuilding industry: titanium felt has a wide range of applications in the automobile and shipbuilding industry, such as body structure, and engine parts.
4. Petrochemical field: Because titanium felt has good corrosion resistance, it is also widely used in the petrochemical field.

What is water electrolysis?
Water electrolysis is the process of breaking down water into hydrogen and oxygen. It is an important chemical reaction that can be carried out through an electrolysis unit. During water electrolysis, a certain amount of electrical energy needs to be added to complete the decomposition reaction.

Principles of Water Electrolysis
A water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. When water molecules are subjected to a sufficiently large electric field, they are separated into two ions: a positively charged hydrogen ion and a negatively charged oxygen ion. This process requires a certain amount of energy and therefore requires electrical energy supplied through an electrolysis unit.

Application of titanium fiber mat for water electrolysis
1. Hydrogen production: Water electrolysis is one of the main methods for producing hydrogen. Through water electrolysis, water can be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen, and then the hydrogen can be stored and transported.
2. Metal processing: Water electrolysis can also be used for metal processing. The metal surface forms a layer of dense well-attached metal film, thus improving the corrosion resistance and protection of metal materials.
3. Sewage treatment: water electrolysis can also be used for sewage treatment. Through the sewage into the DC power supply, the sewage in the organic matter is decomposed into harmless substances, to achieve the purpose of purifying sewage.
4. Artificial photosynthesis: The use of solar energy or other energy sources to provide the energy needed for photosynthesis and to convert it into chemical energy to be stored, this is artificial photosynthesis. In artificial photosynthesis, it is necessary to use water electrolysis technology.