Electrode for photobattery
US10181621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/542
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrode including an electrode material of the same type as electrode materials used in Li-ion batteries and a dye is provided. The electrode may further include a semiconductor material. The electrode is used in the manufacture of a battery that is rechargeable using light. Method of manufacturing an electrode, including the following steps: (a) preparing a film including an electrode material of the same type as electrode materials used in Li-ion batteries; and (b) bringing into contact the film and a solution including a photosensitive dye.
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