Inter-energy power conversion generation method using chemical reaction between mixture of material with photoelectric effect and good conductor

Abstract

To provide an inter-energy conversion power generation method that solves the problems that conventional power sources that generate power using photoelectric effect, such as solar cells, rely on an external light source of a device, making power generation unavailable at night etc. when the necessary light energy required for power generation.SOLUTION: A phosphorescent material, which has a material property of being able to convert electrical energy and light energy back and forth, is mixed in appropriate amounts and ratios with a highly conductive metal such as copper or aluminum, or a carbon-based good conductor such as a carbon allotrope and processed into powder or solution. This mixture is sealed inside a power generation device and temporarily energized from an external power source or irradiated by an external light source. Furthermore, the mixture enters a state in which light is emitted and electricity is generated simultaneously within the device (electrical energy and light energy are being converted back and forth). This problem is solved by using a power generation method that utilizes the chemical reaction (energy interconversion reaction) of this "mixture of phosphorescent materials and good conductors". The same effect can be achieved by using fluorescent materials, which are raw materials for fluorescent paints, or reflective materials, which are the raw materials for reflective materials, instead of phosphorescent materials.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an application technology that utilizes the material properties (photoelectric effect) of phosphorescent materials, fluorescent materials, and reflective materials. [Background technology]

[0002] Photovoltaic power generation (solar cells, photovoltaic cells) technology Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Conventional photovoltaic power generation devices such as solar cells generate electricity by using light energy from a light source outside the device, so they have the problem of not being able to generate electricity when the light energy required for power generation is not available, such as at night or during rainy weather. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] To address this issue, a phosphorescent material with the material property of converting electrical energy into light energy and vice versa is processed into powder or liquid form and mixed with a highly conductive metal such as copper or aluminum, or a good carbon-based conductor such as a carbon allotrope, in the appropriate amounts and ratios, ensuring that the constituent substances are balanced (the state of the target substances, whether solid or liquid, is not a limitation, as long as the chemical composition is the same). This mixture is sealed in a power generating device, and is temporarily supplied with electrical energy (energized) from an external power source, or light energy (irradiated) from an external light source. The mixture then enters a state in which light is emitted and electricity is generated simultaneously within the device (a state in which electrical energy and light energy are mutually converted). This method of generating electricity by utilizing the chemical reaction (energy interconversion) of this "mixture of phosphorescent material and good conductor" solves the problems that existed with power generation devices that utilize the photoelectric effect, such as conventional solar cells. Furthermore, by using this method, it can be applied not only to power sources such as power generation devices, but also to light sources such as lighting devices. In the same manner as above, the same effect can be obtained by using a fluorescent material, which is a raw material for fluorescent paint, or a reflective material, which is a raw material for reflective materials, instead of the phosphorescent material.

Claims

1. Luminous paint, which is used for emergency exit signs in public facilities such as hospitals, absorbs the light when exposed to it for a certain period of time and stores it for a certain period of time (glowing for a certain period of time). This is because the material has the property of generating a light-emitting function (photovoltaic power) when light energy is supplied from an external light source. This property of the phosphorescent substances that are the raw materials for phosphorescent paints has been known for some time, but they also have the ability to emit light (photovoltaic force) when an electric current is passed through them (when a voltage is applied). "When an electric current is passed through it (when a voltage is applied) it emits light" means that, according to the law of energy conversion, "when exposed to light it generates electricity." In other words, when illuminated with light from an external light source, the phosphorescent material not only emits light (generates photovoltaic force), but also simultaneously generates electricity (generates electromotive force). Therefore, phosphorescent materials have the ability to convert electrical energy into light energy and vice versa. This phosphorescent material is processed into powder or solution form with a highly conductive metal such as copper or aluminum, or a good carbon-based conductor such as a carbon allotrope, and mixed in appropriate amounts and ratios to ensure that the constituent materials are balanced. (As long as the chemical composition of the target substance is the same, there is no limitation on the state, such as solid or liquid.) This mixture is sealed in a power generating device, and electrical energy is temporarily supplied (energized) from an external power source, or light energy is temporarily supplied (irradiated) from an external light source. The mixture then enters a state in which light is emitted and electricity is generated simultaneously within the device (a state in which electrical energy and light energy are mutually converted). This method of generating electricity utilizes the chemical reaction (energy interconversion) of this "mixture of phosphorescent material and good conductor." When this mixture having the power generating function is installed as a power source for electric vehicles, electric machines, and electrical appliances, there is no limitation on the state of the mixture, such as solid or liquid. Furthermore, the shape and material of the outer frame of the power generating device (such as a battery) in which the mixture is enclosed are not limited, and the mixture does not need to be enclosed within the power generating device. This also includes the case where the solution mixture is directly applied to the inside of an electrical appliance, etc., like a paint, and then connected to an electrical wire, circuit, etc.

2. Fluorescent substances, which are the raw materials for fluorescent paints used in stationery highlighters and fluorescent printed materials, have the property of emitting light when an electric current is passed through them (when a voltage is applied). This means that, according to the law of energy interconversion, "electricity is generated when exposed to light." Therefore, fluorescent substances have the ability to convert electrical energy into light energy and vice versa. This fluorescent material and a highly conductive metal such as copper or aluminum, or a good carbon-based conductor such as a carbon allotrope, are processed into powder or solution form and mixed in appropriate amounts and ratios to ensure that the constituent materials are balanced. (As long as the chemical composition of the target substance is the same, there is no limitation on the state, such as solid or liquid.) This mixture is sealed in a power generating device, and electrical energy is temporarily supplied (energized) from an external power source, or light energy is temporarily supplied (irradiated) from an external light source. The mixture then enters a state in which light is emitted and electricity is generated simultaneously within the device (a state in which electrical energy and light energy are mutually converted). This method generates electricity by utilizing the chemical reaction (energy interconversion) of this "mixture of fluorescent material and good conductor." When this mixture having the power generating function is used as a power source for electric vehicles, electric machines, and electrical appliances, there is no limitation on the state of the mixture, such as solid or liquid. Furthermore, there are no limitations on the shape or material of the outer frame of the power generating device (such as a battery) in which the mixture is enclosed, and the mixture does not need to be enclosed within the power generating device. This also includes the case where the solution mixture is directly applied to the inside of an electrical appliance, etc., like a paint, and then connected to an electrical wire, circuit, etc.

3. Reflective materials, which are the raw materials for reflective materials used in the paint of road sign reflectors, have the property of "emitting light when an electric current is passed through them (when voltage is applied)." This means that, according to the law of energy interconversion, "electricity is generated when exposed to light." Therefore, reflective materials have the ability to convert electrical energy into light energy and vice versa. This reflective material and a highly conductive metal such as copper or aluminum, or a good carbon-based conductor such as a carbon allotrope, are processed into powder or solution form and mixed in appropriate amounts and ratios so that the constituent materials are evenly distributed. (As long as the chemical composition of the target substance is the same, there is no limitation on the state, such as solid or liquid.) This mixture is sealed in a power generating device, and electrical energy is temporarily supplied from an external power source (energized) or light energy is temporarily supplied from an external light source (irradiated). The mixture then enters a state in which light is emitted and electricity is generated simultaneously within the device (a state in which electrical energy and light energy are mutually converted). This method of generating electricity utilizes the chemical reaction (energy interconversion) of this "mixture of reflective material and good conductor." When this mixture having the power generating function is used as a power source for electric vehicles, electric machines, and electrical appliances, there is no limitation on whether it is in a solid or liquid state. Furthermore, there are no limitations on the shape or material of the outer frame of the power generating device (such as a battery) in which the mixture is enclosed, and the mixture does not need to be enclosed within the power generating device. This also includes the case where the solution mixture is directly applied to the inside of an electrical appliance, etc., like a paint, and then connected to an electrical wire, circuit, etc.

4. A power generation device or power supply using the method according to claims 1, 2, or 3.

5. A lighting device and a light source using the method according to claims 1, 2 and 3.

6. A display and a video output device using the method according to claims 1, 2 and 3.

7. An apparatus or facility using the apparatus according to claim 4, claim 5, or claim 6.

8. A service or business using the device or facility according to claim 7.