Electrochemical cell structure and method of fabrication
US7749645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49115
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrochemical cell and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The electrochemical cell comprises: a first conductive layer; a metal oxide layer provided on the first conductive layer, the metal oxide layer comprising a plurality of adjacent metal oxide cells, spaced from one another; a functional dye layer provided on the metal oxide layer; a second conductive layer; an electrolyte layer provided between the functional dye layer and the second conductive layer, wherein at least one of the first and second conductive layers is transparent; and wherein the functional dye layer is formed from an organic solvent ink. In another embodiment, the electrochemical cell comprises: a first conductive layer; a metal oxide layer provided on the first conductive layer; a functional dye layer provided on the metal oxide layer; a second conductive layer; and an electrolyte provided between the functional dye layer and the second conductive layer, wherein at least one of the first and second conductive layers is transparent; and wherein the functional dye layer is formed from a binary solvent ink, comprising a first solvent and a second solvent.
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