摘要 |
<p>The invention used a pair of energized capacitors connected in series, and at least one active electrode (1) in the capacitors is capable of exchanging energy with the surroundings. The energy exchange results in a change in electron chemical potential at that electrode, and a charge exchange between capacitors may then take place until potential equilibrium is achieved. Electrical energy (6) is generated when this charge exchange occurs, or alternately an input of electrical energy may be used to effect an absorption or release external energy. A periodic alteration of the potential of the active electrode permits a cyclical transport of charge between the capacitors. The external energy sources include thermal, chemical and photonic energy.</p> |