Electrochemical double-layer capacitor using organosilicon electrolytes
US7612985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are supercapacitors having organosilicon electrolytes, high surface area/porous electrodes, and optionally organosilicon separators. Electrodes are formed from high surface area material (such as porous carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibers), which has been impregnated with the electrolyte. These type devices appear particularly suitable for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
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