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| 20090014049 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY STORAGE - A photovoltaic module includes a first photovoltaic cell, a second photovoltaic cell and an energy storage device, such as a battery or capacitor, integrated into the module. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090014057 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH INTEGRATED DEVICES - One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090075176 | Solid Electrolyte Material Manufacturable by Polymer Processing Methods - The present invention relates generally to electrolyte materials. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides for a solid polymer electrolyte material that is ionically conductive, mechanically robust, and can be formed into desirable shapes using conventional polymer processing methods. An exemplary polymer electrolyte material has an elastic modulus in excess of 1×10 | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090217973 | Nanocrystal Solar Cells Processed From Solution - A photovoltaic device having a first electrode layer, a high resistivity transparent film disposed on the first electrode, a second electrode layer, and an inorganic photoactive layer disposed between the first and second electrode layers, wherein the inorganic photoactive layer is disposed in at least partial electrical contact with the high resistivity transparent film, and in at least partial electrical contact with the second electrode. The photoactive layer has a first inorganic material and a second inorganic material different from the first inorganic material, wherein the first and second inorganic materials exhibit a type II band offset energy profile, and wherein the photoactive layer has a first population of nanostructures of a first inorganic material and a second population of nanostructures of a second inorganic material. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100116326 | Hybrid Solar Cells with 3-Dimensional Hyperbranched Nanocrystals - A hyperbranched semiconductor nanocrystal particle, which includes a first arm, where the first arm has an intermediate portion and opposing terminal portions, and a second arm, extending from the intermediate portion of the first arm. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110003211 | ELECTRODES WITH SOLID POLYMER ELECTROLYTES - An electrode assembly that includes an electrode film and a current collector is provided. The electrode film includes electrode active material, electronically conductive particles, and a solid polymer electrolyte. In some embodiments, no additional binder is used as the solid polymer electrolyte also acts as a binder to hold together the active material and electronically conductive particles, thus creating a freestanding electrode film. Such a freestanding film makes it possible to deposit a very thin current collector layer, thus increasing specific energy and specific power for electrochemical cells in which these electrode assemblies are used. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110108087 | Photovoltaic Modules with Integrated Devices - One photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and at least one device selected from a sensor, a data storage device and an indicator. Another photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a flexible circuit configured to act as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. Methods of using such photovoltaic modules are also disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110206994 | GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTES FOR BATTERIES - Nanostructured gel polymer electrolytes that have both high ionic conductivity and high mechanical strength are disclosed. The electrolytes have at least two domains—one domain contains an ionically-conductive gel polymer and the other domain contains a rigid polymer that provides structure for the electrolyte. The domains are formed by block copolymers. The first block provides a polymer matrix that may or may not be conductive on by itself, but that can soak up a liquid electrolyte, thereby making a gel. An exemplary nanostructured gel polymer electrolyte has an ionic conductivity of at least 1×10 | 08-25-2011 |
