Graphitic nanostructured battery

A method, comprising:

• providing a battery including an electrolyte fluid, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the first electrode being formed at least in part from a patterned plurality of nanostructured features on a substrate, the nanostructured features each including graphitic carbon, the electrolyte fluid being in contact with a surface formed by the patterned plurality of nanostructured features, and the electrolyte fluid being disposed between the first and second electrodes;
• and
• causing the patterned plurality of nanostructured features to enable controllable penetration of the electrolyte fluid through the surface and into contact with the substrate of the first electrode.

A graphitic nanostructured surface for use in a battery comprising:

• a plurality of nanoposts formed from graphitic turbostratic carbon;
• and
• wherein said plurality of nanoposts function as a first electrode of said battery and provide a control for delivering a voltage or a current from said battery.