Electrochemical energy storage devices
摘要
說(shuō)明書(shū)
In addition, the disclosed energy storage devices may be included as a component of a photovoltaic system. For example, in embodiments, the first electrode, the solid-state electrolyte, and the second electrode are integrated with a photovoltaic cell or are integrated components of a photovoltaic system. For example, in some embodiments, the first electrode, the solid-state electrolyte, and the second electrode may be deposited on a substrate that comprises a component of a photovoltaic cell. It will be appreciated that various fabrication processes may be advantageously used for preparation of an energy storage device included as a component of a photovoltaic system, such as atomic layer deposition, magnetron sputtering, spin deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and thermal evaporation. The deposition of various components of energy storage device may optionally be performed at about the same time or subsequent to construction of any electrodes needed or used by the photovoltaic cell. In embodiments, electrodes of a photovoltaic cell are positioned in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode such that electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic cell may be used to charge the energy storage device for storage therein or so that electrical energy stored by the solid-state energy storage device may be utilized as needed in place of photovoltaic output.
