Nanowire battery methods and arrangements
US7816031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A variety of methods and apparatus are implemented in connection with a battery. According to one such arrangement, an apparatus is provided for use in a battery in which ions are moved. The apparatus comprises a substrate and a plurality of growth-rooted nanowires. The growth-rooted nanowires extend from the substrate to interact with the ions.
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