Hydro-electrochemical power generators and associated methods
US12245506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/856
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hydro-electrochemical power generator includes an interlayer having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first electrode in contact with the first end of the interlayer, wherein the first electrode includes a first material that is a corrodible metallic material, a second electrode in contact with the second end of the interlayer, wherein the second electrode includes a second material that is a corrodible metallic material, and at least one heat source coupled to one of the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to apply a temperature gradient across the first end and the second end of the interlayer, and wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to output a non-zero electrical voltage in response to the application of the temperature gradient.
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