20240018980. DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS MAINTENANCE IN MICROFEATURES ON A SUBMERGED SURFACE simplified abstract (The Regents of the University of California)

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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS MAINTENANCE IN MICROFEATURES ON A SUBMERGED SURFACE

Organization Name

The Regents of the University of California

Inventor(s)

Muchen Xu of Los Angeles CA (US)

Chang-Jin Kim of Beverly Hills CA (US)

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS MAINTENANCE IN MICROFEATURES ON A SUBMERGED SURFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240018980 titled 'DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS MAINTENANCE IN MICROFEATURES ON A SUBMERGED SURFACE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a microstructured surface with microfeatures and spaces between them. The surface includes at least one electrode of an electrode pair, which are electrically connected to each other. The electrode located in the space is designed to generate gas when an electrolyte solution enters the microfeatures. Importantly, the electrodes do not require an external power source as the microstructured surface is self-powered in replenishing the lost gas in a submerged condition. This eliminates the need for additional energy supply or regulation.

  • The microstructured surface has microfeatures and spaces between them.
  • At least one electrode of an electrode pair is present in the spaces.
  • The electrodes are electrically connected to each other.
  • The electrode in the space generates gas when an electrolyte solution enters the microfeatures.
  • The microstructured surface is self-powered and does not require an external power source.
  • No additional energy supply or regulation is needed for the replenishment of gas.

Potential Applications

  • Gas generation in microstructured surfaces without the need for external power sources.
  • Self-powered gas replenishment in submerged conditions.
  • Microstructured surfaces for various applications such as sensors, actuators, or energy storage devices.

Problems Solved

  • Eliminates the need for external power sources for gas generation.
  • Self-powered gas replenishment in submerged conditions eliminates the need for additional energy supply or regulation.

Benefits

  • Cost-effective gas generation and replenishment.
  • Simplified implementation and use without the need for external power sources.
  • Enhanced reliability and efficiency in submerged conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

a microstructured surface with microfeatures formed thereon and defining spaces between the microfeatures includes least one electrode of an electrode pair in the spaces, wherein electrodes of the pair are electrically connected to one another. the at least one electrode located in the space is configured to generate a gas in between the microfeatures when an electrolyte solution penetrates into the microfeatures. importantly, the electrodes are not connected to any external power source. because the microstructured surface is self-powered in replenishing the gas lost in a submerged condition, no additional provision to supply energy or regulate the replenishment is necessary for implementation and use.

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