High power density supercapacitors with carbon nanotube electrodes
US7553341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a process for fabricating an electrode for a capacitor using carbon nanotubes (CNTs), wherein the electrode comprises a metal substrate and a layer of active material (CNTs) coated onto the metal substrate. Specifically, the process starts by dispersing CNTs in a solvent to form a suspension. Next, the CNTs are charged in the suspension. The metal substrate is then immersed in the suspension. Next, the CNTs are deposited onto the metal substrate using electrophoretic deposition (EPD) to form the layer of active material on the metal substrate. In particular, the layer of active material is formed on the metal substrate without using a binder, which effectively reduces contact resistance between the active material and the metal substrate.
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