Electric energy generator
US8680514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric energy generator may include a semiconductor layer and a plurality of nanowires having piezoelectric characteristics. The electric energy generator may convert optical energy into electric energy if external light is applied and may generate piezoelectric energy if external pressure (e.g., sound or vibration) is applied.
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