Nanowire battery methods and arrangements

Details Nanowire battery methods and arrangements Nanowire battery methods and arrangements

2007-08-10

2010-10-19

Yuan, Dah-Wei D (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Current producing cell, elements, subcombinations and...

Electrode

C429S212000, C429S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07816031

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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