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A catalytic electrode, cell, system and process for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) from the gaseous to the solid ionic form. The cell includes a non-conductive sealed housing and a conductive catalytic electrode positioned within the housing which absorbs H2 and/or D2 gas and

A catalytic electrode, cell, system and process for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) from the gaseous to the solid ionic form. The cell includes a non-conductive sealed housing and a conductive catalytic electrode positioned within the housing which absorbs H2 and/or D2 gas and stores it in a solid ionic form. These electrodes are formed of palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), or zirconium (Zr). Each end of the electrode is plated with a layer of gold and encapsulated with a curable resin to form a confinement zone for H? and/or D? storage. The process includes connecting an external d.c. electric power source to each confinement zone during H2 and/or D2 gas loading of the electrode to cause a plasma-like reaction to occur which drives the H2 and/or D2 in the electrode to each encapsulated confinement to effect long-term storage of the ion form H? and D? in a solid form for later use.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A catalytic cell for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) in the gaseous form, comprising: a non-conductive housing defining a sealable interior volume; a conductive catalytic electrode positioned within said housing and said interior volume and being

The invention claimed is: 1. A catalytic cell for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) in the gaseous form, comprising: a non-conductive housing defining a sealable interior volume; a conductive catalytic electrode positioned within said housing and said interior volume and being capable of absorbing and retaining H2 and/or D2 gas and being formed of palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), or zirconium (Zr); each end portion of said electrode being plated with a layer of gold and encapsulated with a curable resin to form a confinement zone thereof; each said end portion being connectable to an external d.c. electric power source; said interior volume sealingly connectable to first and second gas chambers positioned externally of said housing and cooperatively acting to introduce H2 and/or D2 gas into said interior volume for absorption thereof by said electrode. 2. The catalytic cell of claim 1, wherein: said electrode is formed as a continuous, uninterrupted strip. 3. The catalytic cell of claim 1, wherein: said electrode is perforated. 4. The catalytic cell of claim 1, wherein: said electrode is formed of nickel screen mesh coated with Pd, Ti or Zr. 5. A catalytic electrode for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) in the gaseous form, comprising: a conductive catalytic electrode capable of absorbing and retaining H2 and/or D2 gas and being formed of palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), or zirconium (Zr); each end portion of said electrode being plated with a layer of gold and encapsulated with a curable resin to form a confinement zone thereof. 6. The catalytic electrode of claim 5, wherein: said electrode is formed as a continuous, uninterrupted strip. 7. The catalytic electrode of claim 5, wherein: said electrode is perforated. 8. The catalytic electrode of claim 5, wherein: said electrode is formed of nickel screen mesh coated with Pd, Ti or Zr. 9. A catalytic system for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) in the gaseous form, comprising: a non-conductive housing defining a sealed interior volume; a conductive catalytic electrode positioned centrally within said interior volume and being capable of absorbing and retaining H2 and/or D2 gas and being formed of palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), or zirconium (Zr); each end portion of said electrode being plated with a layer of gold and encapsulated with a curable resin to form a confinement zone thereof; each said end portion being connected to an external d.c. electric power source; said interior volume in sealed fluid communication with a first and a second gas chamber positioned externally of said housing and cooperatively acting to introduce H2 and/or D2 gas into said interior volume for absorption thereof by said electrode. 10. The catalytic system of claim 9, wherein: said electrode is formed as a continuous, uninterrupted strip. 11. The catalytic system of claim 9, wherein: said electrode is perforated. 12. The catalytic system of claim 9, wherein: said electrode is formed of nickel screen mesh coated with Pd, Ti or Zr. 13. The catalytic system of claim 9, further comprising: a capacitor positioned between each said end portion and said power source wherein substantially no electric current passes through said electrode. 14. A process for absorbing and storing hydrogen (H2) and deuterium (D2) in the gaseous form, comprising the steps of: providing a non-conductive housing defining a sealed interior volume; positioning a conductive catalytic electrode within said housing and said interior volume, said electrode being capable of absorbing and retaining H2 and/or D2 gas and being formed of palladium (Pd), titanium (Ti), or zirconium (Zr); each end portion of said electrode being plated with a layer of gold and encapsulated with a curable resin to form a confinement zone thereof; introducing H2 and/or D2 gas into said interior volume for absorption thereof by said electrode; maintaining an external d.c. electric power source connected to each of said confinement zones until said electrode has been substantially loaded with H2 and/or D2; terminating flow of said gas into said interior volume and disconnecting said power source. 15. The process of claim 14, wherein: said electrode is formed as a continuous, uninterrupted strip. 16. The process of claim 14, wherein: said electrode is perforated. 17. The process of claim 14, wherein: said electrode is formed of nickel screen mesh coated with Pd, Ti or Zr. 18. The process of claim 14, wherein: said power source is connected to each of said confinement zones through a capacitor.