Aerogel and xerogel composites for use as carbon anodes
US7410718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are aerogel and xerogel composite materials suitable for use as anodes in fuel cells and batteries. Precursors to the aerogel and xerogel compounds are infused with inorganic polymeric materials or carbon particles and then gelled. The gels are then pyrolyzed to form composites with internal structural support.
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