NOVEL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN BATTERIES, CAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

摘要

This invention provides novel chemical compositions, for use as electrode and electrolyte materials and for hydrogen production, methods for making these compositions, and methods of using these compositions in a variety of applications. The new compositions of the present invention comprise: one or more transition metal compounds; aluminum; and either at least one soluble base or at least one soluble electrolyte in contact with the aluminum. This composition is useful as novel electrode/electrolyte components in devices such as batteries, capacitors, fuel cells and similar devices, and also useful in the direct production of hydrogen gas.