Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a catalyst layer which is compact and has suitable power generation characteristics, a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell, a fuel cell, and method of manufacturing the same. SOLUTION: The catalyst layer used for the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell includes a plurality of condensed bodies wherein adjacent condensed bodies come in contact with each other while having pores among them. Each of the plurality of condensed bodies is formed by gathering a plurality of catalysts carrying noble metal fine particles on a fibrous carrier while pores are prepared among mutually adjacent catalysts, and each of the plurality of catalysts comes in contact with the plurality of catalysts excluding the catalyst at a plurality of points. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
The invention pertains to the field of nanofibers, and provides novel nanofiber structures having enhanced surface areas for increased functionality. In particular, a drug delivery device is provided for introduction of one or more substances into a subject, which device comprises a substrate made from a first material, which substrate comprises: at least a first surface, a plurality of semiconductor nanofibers attached to the first surface which nanofibers are made from a second compositionally different material from the first material, and a reservoir of the one or more substances comprised between the members of the plurality of nanofibers. The one or more substances is incorporated into the reservoir such that said one or more substances is at least partially shielded from direct exposure to bodily fluids within the subject when the device is introduced into the subject.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for nanowire growth and harvesting. In an embodiment, methods for nanowire growth and doping are provided, including methods for epitaxial oriented nanowire growth using a combination of silicon precursors. In a further aspect of the invention, methods to improve nanowire quality through the use of sacrificial growth layers are provided. In another aspect of the invention, methods for transferring nanowires from one substrate to another substrate are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compositions of matter, systems, and methods to manufacture nanowires. In an embodiment, a buffer layer is placed on a nanowire growth substrate and catalytic nanoparticles are added to form a catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate. Methods to develop and use this catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate are disclosed. In a further aspec t of the invention, in an embodiment a nanowire growth system using a foil roller to manufacture nanowires is provided.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compositions of matter, systems, and methods to manufacture nanowires. In an embodiment, a method to produce a catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate for nanowire growth is disclosed which comprises: (a) depositing a buffer layer on a substrate; (b) treating the buffer layer with boiled water or steam to enhance interactions between the buffer layer and catalyst particles; and (c) depositing catalytic particles on a surface of the buffer layer. Methods to develop and use this catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to systems and methods for nanowire growth and harvesting. In an embodiment, methods for nanowire growth and doping are provided, including methods for epitaxial oriented nanowire growth using a combination of silicon precursors. In a further aspect of the invention, methods to improve nanowire quality through the use of sacrifical growth layers are provided. In another aspect of the invention, methods for transferring nanowires from one substrate to another substrate are provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates, as well as methods and uses for such substrates.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compositions of matter, systems and methods to manufacture nanowires. In an embodiment, a buffer layer (350) is placed on a nanowire growth substrate (345) and catalytic nanoparticles (355) are added to from a catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate (335). Methods to develop and use this catalytic-coated nanowire growth substrate (335) are disclosed. In a further aspect of the invention, in an embodiment a nanowire growth system using a foil roller to manufacture nanowires is provided.