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US 2020/0006784 A1Published application
Graduated conductive films and energy harvesters
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsGuihua Yu, Fei Zhao, Xingyi Zhou, Ye Shi
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are novel conductive films exhibiting graduated electrical resistance. The films can be prepared by asymmetrically oxidizing conductive film, thereby increasing electrical resistance along a gradient. The films can advantageously be employed in salt-water energy harvesters.
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A film having a first end and a second end, having a non-uniform electrical resistance, the film having a first portion and second portion, wherein the highest electrical resistance is at the first portion and the lowest electrical resistance is at the second portion.
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