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Title: Energy storage media for ultracapacitors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1233576
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An ultracapacitor includes at least one electrode that includes carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes may be applied in a variety of ways, and a plurality of layers may be included. Methods of fabrication of carbon nanotubes and ultracapacitors are provided.

Research Organization:
FastCAP Sysems Corporation, Boston, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AR0000035
Assignee:
FastCAP Sysems Corporation
Patent Number(s):
9,218,917
Application Number:
13/491,593
OSTI ID:
1233576
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Jun 07
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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