Solid electrolyte-based microthrusters
US10378521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03H1/005
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microthruster system may include a substrate and a source film. The substrate may include a plurality of emitter tips, and a source film deposited on the substrate. The source film may include silver. The microthruster system may also include a solid electrolyte film, which may include chalcogenide film, deposited over the source film. The solid electrolyte film may cause ions of the source film to move to the plurality of emitter tips.
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