公开(公告)号：US09972449B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14831659

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Theodore I. Kamins

IPC: H01M2/16 ,  H01G11/52 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01G11/60 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01G11/62 ,  H01M10/056

CPC classification number: H01G11/52 ,  H01G11/60 ,  H01G11/62 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01M2/145 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/164 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/166 ,  H01M2/1686 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/056 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2300/0025 ,  H01M2300/0028 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  Y02E60/13

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide a composition for printing a liquid or gel separator utilized to separate and space apart first and second conductors or electrodes of an energy storage device, such as a battery or a supercapacitor. A representative composition comprises a plurality of particles, typically having a size (in any dimension) between about 0.5 to about 50 microns; a first, ionic liquid electrolyte; and a polymer or polymeric precursor. In another representative embodiment, the plurality of particles comprise diatoms, diatomaceous frustules, and/or diatomaceous fragments or remains. Another representative embodiment further comprises a second electrolyte different from the first electrolyte; the plurality of particles are comprised of silicate glass; the first and second electrolytes comprise zinc tetrafluoroborate salt in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidalzolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid; and the polymer comprises polyvinyl alcohol (“PVA”) or polyvinylidene fluoride (“PVFD”). Additional components, such as additional electrolytes and solvents, may also be included.

公开(公告)号：US09048031B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US14201059

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Thomas William Clinton ,  Mark David Lowenthal

IPC: H01G4/00 ,  H01G11/84 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01G9/04 ,  H01G11/36 ,  H01G11/86 ,  H01G11/58 ,  H01F1/00

CPC classification number: H01G11/36 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01F1/0045 ,  H01G9/058 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/28 ,  H01G11/48 ,  H01G11/58 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01G11/86 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了多层碳纳米管电容器，以及用于制造多层碳纳米管（CNT）的方法和可印刷组合物。 第一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 在离子液体中的多个固定的CNT，每个固定的CNT包含耦合到碳纳米管并进一步耦合到第一导体的磁性催化剂纳米颗粒; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的第一多个游离CNT。 另一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 耦合到第一导体的导电纳米片; 离子液体中的第一多个固定CNT并进一步与导电纳米颗粒结合; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的多个游离CNT。 还公开了CNT和其他结构的各种印刷方法，以及使用施加的电场和磁场对准和移动CNT的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140182099A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14201059

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Thomas William Clinton ,  Mark David Lowenthal

IPC: H01G11/84

CPC classification number: H01G11/36 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  H01F1/0045 ,  H01G9/058 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/28 ,  H01G11/48 ,  H01G11/58 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01G11/86 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了多层碳纳米管电容器，以及用于制造多层碳纳米管（CNT）的方法和可印刷组合物。 第一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 在离子液体中的多个固定的CNT，每个固定的CNT包含耦合到碳纳米管并进一步耦合到第一导体的磁性催化剂纳米颗粒; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的第一多个游离CNT。 另一电容器实施例包括：第一导体; 耦合到第一导体的导电纳米片; 离子液体中的第一多个固定CNT并进一步与导电纳米颗粒结合; 以及在离子液体中分散和移动的多个游离CNT。 还公开了CNT和其他结构的各种印刷方法，以及使用施加的电场和磁场对准和移动CNT的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09035174B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13718978

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Tricia A. Youngbull ,  William J. Ray ,  Lixin Zheng ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Vera N. Lockett ,  Theodore I. Kamins ,  Neil O. Shotton

IPC: H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/103 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/1804 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/022425 ,  H01L31/02322 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/03529 ,  H01L31/055 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L31/075 ,  H01L31/1864 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/548 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A PV panel uses an array of small silicon sphere diodes (10-300 microns in diameter) connected in parallel. The spheres are embedded in an uncured aluminum-containing layer, and the aluminum-containing layer is heated to anneal the aluminum-containing layer as well as p-dope the bottom surface of the spheres. A phosphorus-containing layer is deposited over the spheres to dope the top surface n-type, forming a pn junction. The phosphorus layer is then removed. A conductor is deposited to contact the top surface. Alternatively, the spheres are deposited with a p-type core and an n-type outer shell. After deposition, the top surface is etched to expose the core. A first conductor layer contacts the bottom surface, and a second conductor layer contacts the exposed core. A liquid lens material is deposited over the rounded top surface of the spheres and cured to provide conformal lenses designed to increase the PV panel efficiency.

Abstract translation: PV面板使用并联连接的小硅球二极管阵列（直径10-300微米）。 将球体嵌入未固化的含铝层中，并且对含铝层进行加热以使含铝层退火，并对球体的底表面进行p涂覆。 在球体上沉积含磷层以掺杂顶表面n型，形成pn结。 然后除去磷层。 沉积导体以接触顶表面。 或者，球体沉积有p型芯和n型外壳。 沉积后，顶表面被蚀刻以露出芯。 第一导体层接触底表面，并且第二导体层接触暴露的芯。 液体透镜材料沉积在球体的圆形顶表面上并固化以提供设计用于增加PV面板效率的适形透镜。