Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
April 2011
Patent Number
7931978
Abstract
Halogenated organic compounds that are inexpensive and are readily available have been used to present the examples of the invention. These chemicals, when in contact with water experience a reaction that releases oxy-halogenated acid. These compounds are weak acids and release hydrogen ions according to their ionization constant keeping a constant level of oxy-halogenated ion. These ions are capable of reacting with catalytic cathodes and can be coupled with anode materials to fabricate galvanic cells. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention include cells with flat and cylindrical form factors having a variety of anodes.
Application Number
11/746,326
Recommended Citation
Cardenas-Valencia, Andres M.; Biver, Carl J.; Langebrake, Lawrence C.; and Bumgarner, John, "Electrochemical power source using halogenated organic compounds" (2011). USF Patents. 391.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/391
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
05/09/2007
Primary/U.S. Class
429/52
