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Electric double layer capacitor, electrolytic solution therefore and method for suppressing self-discharge in electronic component

US6621684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2001
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/13
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electric double layer capacitors having improved stability of electrochemical properties and improved retention of residual voltage, imparted by using an electrolytic solution containing a polymer, such as acrylonitrile/stryrene copolymer, giving an increased electrolyte ion difusion resistance are provided. The capacitors are useful for electro-storage devices, such as back-up power source for real time clocks. The polymer is useful for suppressing self discharge in electronic components, such as electric double layer capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, electro-chemical capacitor and secondary batteries.

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