Electrochemical cell and reactor formed by the cell

Electrochemical cell comprising:

• a bipolar plate;
• an annular support next to the bipolar plate,
• a first electrode separated from the bipolar plate defining a first half-cell together with the bipolar plate and the annular support;
• a membrane next to the first electrode;
• a second electrode next to the membrane;
• and
• a closure element together with the second electrode defining a second half-cell
• wherein the closure element is housed within the annular support,
• the closure element which is not a structural element mechanically supporting the pressure of the cell including:
• at least one inlet conduit for delivering an ion conductive liquid to one of the half-cells;
• and,
• at least one collection conduit for collecting the reaction products which are produced in one of the half-cells.