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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 1994
Filed:
Mar. 31, 1992
Takaaki Otagawa, Fremont, CA (US);
Arvind N Jina, Redwood City, CA (US);
Marc J Madou, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Osaka Gas Company, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention concerns a three dimensional conductive organic polymer covered micro structure having improved current carrying capacity as compared to a substantially smooth surface. More specifically, it relates to a three-dimensional poly(aniline) or poly(pyrrole)-substrate micro structure for use as a battery electrode, having improved properties as compared to a substantially smooth surface, which structure comprises: a thin surface layer of poly(aniline) or poly(pyrrole) film on a substrate surface, wherein the polyaniline or poly(pyrrole) film has a thickness of between about 0.1 and 10 microns and the substrate surface is irregular or patterned having a protruding surface, wherein representative protrusions amount to between about 40 to 90 percent of the surface of the electrode. The processes to produce the three-dimensional microstructure are also disclosed.