Electrode configurations for electrochemically activated systems
OwnerEdwin Jager, Magnus Krogh +2inventors
InventorsEdwin Jager, Magnus Krogh, Daniel Carlsson, Olle Inganaes
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Abstract
An electrode for use in a liquid electrolyte is at least partially provided with a covering, the covering being ion permeable and electrically insulating. Systems and methods for preventing short circuiting of the electrodes are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a counter electrode for use with a working electrode comprising conducting polymer, in the presence of an electrolyte. The counter electrode comprises conducting polymer. Systems and methods for preventing ion depletion of the electrolyte are also disclosed.
Claims52
1-46. (canceled)
An electrode system for use in a liquid electrolyte, comprising:
- a first substrate member,
- a second substrate member,
- a working electrode arranged on one of said first and second substrate members,
- a counter electrode arranged on one of said first and second substrate members,
- wherein at least one of the first and second substrate members are movable relative each other and the working electrode is movable relative to the counter electrode, and
- a covering at least partially provided on at least one of said working electrode and said counter electrode, said covering being ion permeable and electrically insulating.
A method for preventing short circuiting of a working electrode, comprising the steps of:
- affixing the working electrode on one of a first and a second part,
- affixing a counter electrode on one of said first and second parts, said first and second parts being movable relative to one another;
- covering said counter electrode in an ion permeable and electrically insulating covering;
- and
- exposing said first and second parts to an electrolyte.
A counter electrode, comprising:
- a counter electrode for use with a working electrode of a conducting polymer in a presence of an electrolyte, the counter electrode includes a conducting polymer.
A system, comprising:
- a working electrode of a conducting polymer;
- a counter electrode of a conducting polymer;
- and
- an electrolyte in contact with said working electrode and said counter electrode.
A method for preventing ion depletion in an electrochemical cell, comprising the steps of:
- forming a working electrode at least partially of a conducting polymer,
- forming a counter electrode at least partially of a conducting polymer;
- and
- contacting the working electrode and the counter electrode with an electrolyte.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.