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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Lithium air battery

Номер: US20120028164A1
Автор: Dong-Joon Lee, Dong-Min Im, Nobuyuki Imanishi, Osamu Yamamoto, Yasuo Takeda
Принадлежит: Mie University NUC, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A lithium air battery including an aqueous electrolyte. In the lithium air battery, a lithium halide is included in the aqueous electrolyte in order to prevent lithium hydroxide and a solid electrolyte from reacting with each other so as to protect the negative electrode, thereby improving electrical characteristics of the lithium air battery.

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Alkaline Electrochemical Cell with Reduced Gassing

Номер: US20120052413A1
Автор: Jason L. Stimits
Принадлежит: Eveready Battery Co Inc

Electrochemical cells including a casing or cup for direct electrical contact with a negative electrode or counter electrode and serving as the current collector for the electrode. The casing includes a substrate having a plated coating of an alloy including copper, tin and zinc, the coating having a composition gradient between the substrate and the external surface of the coating wherein the copper content is greater adjacent the substrate than at the external surface of the coating and the tin content is greater at the external surface of the coating than adjacent the substrate. Methods for forming a coated casing and an electrochemical cell including a coated casing are disclosed, preferably including providing an electrode casing with a coating utilizing variable current density plating that reduces discoloration of a surface exposed to the ambient atmosphere.

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Номер записи: 2
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Oxidation-resistant metal supported rechargeable oxide-ion battery cells and methods to produce the same

Номер: US20120058396A1
Автор: Chun Lu, Harold D. Harter, James L. Shull, Kevin Huang, Shailesh D. Vora, Shih-Yu W. Liu
Принадлежит: Siemens Energy Inc

The invention describes the application of oxidation-resistant metal (preferably, stainless steel) 140 in a metal electrode 200 combination, as a support and current collector for a rechargeable oxide-ion battery cell where the metal electrode 200 consists of a bottom layer 120, and where the oxidation-resistant metal 140 has surfaces preferably coated with protective coating 160. The metal electrode 200 is integrated with oxide-ion conductive electrolyte 220 and air electrode 240 to yield an oxidation-resistant metal supported cell.

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Номер записи: 3
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Lithium battery with charging redox couple

Номер: US20120077084A1
Автор: Boris Kozinsky, Jasim Ahmed, Jens Grimminger, John F. Christensen, Paul Albertus, Timm Lohman
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In accordance with one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode and including an electron conducting matrix, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, an electrolyte including a salt, and a charging redox couple located within the positive electrode, wherein the electrochemical cell is characterized by the transfer of electrons from a discharge product located in the positive electrode to the electron conducting matrix by the charging redox couple during a charge cycle.

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Номер записи: 4
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Lithium ion conductor, method of preparing the same, and lithium air battery including the lithium ion conductor

Номер: US20120088163A1
Автор: Dong-Joon Lee, Nobuyuki Imanishi, Osamu Yamamoto, Woo-sung Jeon, Yasuo Takeda, Young-gyoon Ryu
Принадлежит: Mie University NUC, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A lithium ion conductor, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium air battery including the lithium ion conductor. The lithium ion conductor includes a phosphorus-based compound having a characteristic peak at a Raman shift of about 720˜770 cm −1 on a Raman spectrum of the phosphorus-based compound.

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Номер записи: 5
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Air battery module

Номер: US20120115068A1
Автор: Shinji Nakanishi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

The present invention provides an air battery module comprising: a housing; a plurality of power sections incorporated in the housing; and an electrolytic solution which is filled in the housing to immerse the plurality of power sections and in which oxygen is dissolved, one of the power sections and another of the power sections sharing the electrolytic solution. The air battery module is capable of attaining downsizing and of obtaining high output.

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Номер записи: 6
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Electrochemical device having a solid alkaline ion-conducting electrolyte and an aqueous electrolyte

Номер: US20120183868A1
Автор: Gwenaelle Toussaint, Philippe Stevens
Принадлежит: Electricite de France SA

The present invention relates to an alkaline cation-conducting ceramic membrane covered, over at least a portion of the surface thereof, with a cation-conducting organic polyelectrolyte layer that is insoluble and chemically stable in pH-basic water. The invention also relates to an electrochemical device including such a membrane as a solid electrolyte in contact with a liquid electrolyte formed of an alkali metal hydroxide aqueous solution.

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Номер записи: 7
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Porous clusters of silver powder promoted by zirconium oxide for use as a catalyst in gas diffusion electrodes, and method for the production thereof

Номер: US20120208094A1
Автор: Arie Zaban, Ernst Khasin
Принадлежит: BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY

A catalyst including: a plurality of porous clusters of silver particles, each cluster of the clusters including: (a) a plurality of primary particles of silver, and (b) crystalline particles of zirconium oxide (ZrO 2 ), wherein at least a portion of the crystalline particles of ZrO 2 is located in pores formed by a surface of the plurality of primary particles of silver.

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Номер записи: 8
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Lithium sulfur battery

Номер: US20120214043A1
Автор: Jens Olschimke, Johannes Eicher, Martin Bomkamp
Принадлежит: SOLVAY FLUOR GMBH

A lithium sulfur battery comprising an electrolyte solvent which comprises at least one fluorosubstituted compound is described. Preferred fluorosubstituted compounds which are predominantly solvents are notably selected from the group consisting of fluorosubstituted carboxylic acid esters, fluorosubstituted carboxylic acid amides, fluorosubstituted fluorinated ethers, fluorosubstituted carbamates, fluorosubstituted cyclic carbonates, fluorosubstituted acyclic carbonates, fluorosubstituted ethers, perfluoroalkyl phosphoranes, fluorosubstituted phosphites, fluorosubstituted phosphates, fluorosubstituted phosphonates, and fluorosubstituted heterocycles. Monofluoroethylene carbonate, cis-difluoroethylene carbonate, trans-difluoroethylene carbonate, 4,4-difluoroethylene carbonate, trifluoroethylene carbonate, tetrafluoroethylene carbonate, 4-fluoro-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-one, 4-fluoro-4-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-one, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl-methyl carbonate, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl-fluoromethyl carbonate are preferred. The solvent may further comprise a non-fluorinated solvent, e.g., ethylene carbonate, a dialkyl carbonate, or propylene carbonate. Use of such fluorinated compound as additive for such batteries and specific electrolyte solutions.

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Номер записи: 9
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Method for manufacture and structure of multiple electrochemistries and energy gathering components within a unified structure

Номер: US20120219830A1
Автор: Ann Marie Sastry, Chia Wei Wang, Fabio Albano
Принадлежит: Sakti3 Inc

A method for using an integrated battery and device structure includes using two or more stacked electrochemical cells integrated with each other formed overlying a surface of a substrate. The two or more stacked electrochemical cells include related two or more different electrochemistries with one or more devices formed using one or more sequential deposition processes. The one or more devices are integrated with the two or more stacked electrochemical cells to form the integrated battery and device structure as a unified structure overlying the surface of the substrate. The one or more stacked electrochemical cells and the one or more devices are integrated as the unified structure using the one or more sequential deposition processes. The integrated battery and device structure is configured such that the two or more stacked electrochemical cells and one or more devices are in electrical, chemical, and thermal conduction with each other.

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Номер записи: 10
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Precision Micro-Hole For Extended Life Batteries

Номер: US20120230527A1
Автор: Richard Gable, Ross Baker, Tom O'Hara
Принадлежит: Insound Medical Inc

Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns.

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Номер записи: 11
25-10-2012 дата публикации

All solid state rechargeable oxide-ion battery (rob) system

Номер: US20120270088A1
Автор: Chun Lu, Gong Zhang, James L. Shull, Kevin Huang, Kevin P. Litzinger, Shih-Yu W. Liu
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

An all solid state rechargeable oxide-ion (ROB) battery ( 30 ) has a thermal energy storage (TES) unit ( 20 ) between two oxide-ion cells ( 22, 24 ) with metal-metal oxide electrodes ( 34, 36, 40, 42 ) on opposite sides of an anion conducting solid electrolyte ( 32,38 ) where none of the electrodes is contact with air.

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Номер записи: 12
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Ionic liquid containing sulfonate ions

Номер: US20120321967A1
Автор: Cody A. FRIESEN, Derek Wolfe, Paul Bryan JOHNSON
Принадлежит: FLUIDIC Inc

Embodiments are related to ionic liquids and more specifically to ionic liquids used in electrochemical metal-air cells in which the ionic liquid includes sulfonate ions as the anion.

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Номер записи: 13
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Metal oxygen battery

Номер: US20130011751A1
Автор: Kiyoshi Tanaami, Satoshi Nakada, Taichi Goto, Takuya TANIUCHI, Yuji Isogai, Yuka NAGATOCHI
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

There is provided a metal oxygen battery which uses an oxygen-storing material of a composite oxide containing Y and Mn as a positive electrode material, and can reduce the reaction overpotential. The metal oxygen battery 1 has a positive electrode 2 to which oxygen is applied as an active substance, a negative electrode 3 to which metallic lithium is applied as an active substance, and an electrolyte layer 4 interposed between the positive electrode 2 and the negative electrode 3. The positive electrode 2 contains an oxygen-storing material of YMn 1-x A x O 3 wherein A=Ru, Ni, or Co, and 0.01≦x≦0.2.

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Номер записи: 14
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Electrochemical cell, and particularly a cell with electrodeposited fuel

Номер: US20130049694A1
Автор: Cody A. FRIESEN, Joel Hayes
Принадлежит: Arizona Board of Regents of ASU

The present invention relates to a method for charging the cell by electrodeposition of metal fuel on the anode thereof

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Номер записи: 15
28-03-2013 дата публикации

METAL-AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20130078535A1
Автор: Aizawa Masanobu
Принадлежит:

A metal-air battery is a secondary battery that includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte layer, and an air introduction pipe. The positive electrode is a porous member having a substantially cylindrical bottomed shape and includes a positive electrode supporter made of alumina, a positive electrode conductive layer made of a perovskite type oxide having electrical conductivity, and a positive electrode catalyst layer made of manganese dioxide. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode supporter made of stainless steel and a negative electrode conductive layer made of lithium or a lithium alloy. The metal-air battery can realize the positive electrode that contains no carbon by forming the positive electrode catalyst layer on the positive electrode conductive layer made of a perovskite type oxide. This enables prevention of the generation of lithium carbonate on the positive electrode during discharge, thus reducing the charge voltage of the metal-air battery. 1. A metal-air battery comprising:a negative electrode that contains a metal and generates metal ions during discharge;a porous positive electrode that contains a perovskite type oxide having electrical conductivity and a catalyst that accelerates an oxygen reduction reaction but no carbon and that generates oxygen ions during discharge; andan electrolyte layer disposed between said negative electrode and said positive electrode.2. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein said positive electrode includes:a supporter;a conductive film of said perovskite type oxide formed on said supporter; anda catalyst layer of said catalyst formed on said conductive film.32. The metal-air battery according to [[or ]] claim 1 , further comprising:another electrolyte layer that is disposed between said electrolyte layer and said positive electrode and is in contact with said positive electrode; anda barrier layer that is disposed between said electrolyte layer and said other ...

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Номер записи: 16
11-04-2013 дата публикации

THIN FLEXIBLE ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CELL

Номер: US20130089769A1
Автор: Dilli Zeynep, Dornajafi Mahsa, Lowy Daniel, Peckerar Martin C., Proctor Robert Benjamin
Принадлежит: FLEXEL, LLC

An electrochemical energy cell has a galvanic cell including an anode electrode unit, a cathode electrode unit, an electrolyte body between the anode and cathode electrode units and contacting both the anode and cathode electrode units, and a separator layer including the electrolyte body and placed within the cell to contact both the anode and cathode electrode units to bring the anode and cathode electrode units in contact with the electrolyte body. The cathode electrode unit includes a cathode material including a powder mixture of a powder of hydrated ruthenium oxide and one or more additives. The anode electrode unit includes a structure formed of an oxidizable metal, and the separator layer includes a material that is porous to ions in liquid and is electrically non-conductive. A flexible electrochemical cell can be configured for a reduction-oxidation reaction to generate power at a surface of the electrode unit(s). 1. A battery , formed of an electrochemical energy cell , comprising: an anode electrode unit;', 'a cathode electrode unit;', 'an electrolyte body between the anode and cathode electrode units and contacting both the anode and cathode electrode units; and', 'a separator layer including the electrolyte body and placed within the cell to contact both the anode and cathode electrode units to bring the anode and cathode electrode units in contact with the electrolyte body,, 'at least one galvanic cell includingwherein the electrochemical energy cell is configured to operate as a battery through electrochemical energy generation and galvanic action,wherein the cathode electrode unit includes a cathode material comprising a powder mixture of a powder of hydrated ruthenium oxide and one or more additives,wherein the anode electrode unit includes a structure formed of an oxidizable metal,wherein the separator layer comprises a material that is porous to ions in liquid and is electrically non-conductive, andwherein the electrolyte body comprises a liquid ...

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Номер записи: 17
11-04-2013 дата публикации

GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODES FOR BATTERIES SUCH AS METAL-AIR BATTERIES

Номер: US20130089795A1
Автор: Addison Dan D., Blanco Mario, Chase Gregory V., Sasaki Kenji A., Uddin Jasim
Принадлежит:

The present invention generally relates to batteries and, in particular, to electrodes for use in batteries such as non-aqueous metal-air batteries, for example, lithium-air batteries, as well as in other electrochemical devices. Such devices may exhibit improved performance characteristics (e.g. power, cycle life, capacity, etc.). One aspect of the present invention is generally directed to electrodes for use in such devices containing one or more pores or channels for transport of gas and/or electrolyte therein, e.g., forming an open porous network. In certain embodiments, the electrolyte may be a gel or a polymer. In some embodiments, there may be network of such channels or pores within the electrode such that no active site within the electrode is greater than about 50 micrometers distant from a gas channel. In some embodiments, such systems may be created using electrodes containing gel or electrolyte polymers, and/or by forming electrodes having different wettabilities such that certain regions preferentially attract the electrolyte compared to other regions, thereby causing self-organization of the electrolyte within the electrode. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to methods of making such batteries or electrochemical devices, methods of using such batteries or electrochemical devices, kits involving such batteries or electrochemical devices, or the like. 1. A metal-air battery , comprising:a positive electrode;a metal-containing negative electrode; andan ion conducting medium arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode;wherein the positive electrode comprises a porous material defining an electrode surface;wherein the porous material is partially filled with a non-aqueous electrolyte to form one or more electrolyte regions and one or more gaseous regions;wherein the one or more electrolyte regions provide diffusion pathways between the one or more gaseous regions and the electrode surface; andwherein each point on ...

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Номер записи: 18
11-04-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20130089796A1
Автор: JUNG Hun-Gi, Sun Yang-Kook
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a lithium air battery that includes a positive electrode including a current collector and a positive active material layer disposed on the current collector and including a positive active material, a negative electrode including a negative active material, and an electrolyte, wherein the positive active material includes lithium peroxide (LiO), lithium oxide (LiO), lithium hydroxide (LiOH), or a combination thereof, and the negative active material includes a lithium metal alloy, a material being capable of doping and dedoping lithium, a transition element oxide, or a combination thereof. 1. A lithium air battery , comprising:a positive electrode including a current collector and a positive active material layer disposed on the current collector and including a positive active material;a negative electrode including a negative active material; andan electrolyte,{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein the positive active material comprises lithium peroxide (LiO), lithium oxide (LiO), lithium hydroxide (LiOH), or a combination thereof, and'}the negative active material comprises a lithium metal alloy, a material being capable of doping and dedoping lithium, a transition element oxide, or a combination thereof.2. The lithium air battery of claim 1 , wherein the positive active material layer further comprises a conductive material including a carbon-based material claim 1 , a metal powder claim 1 , a metal fiber claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The lithium air battery of claim 2 , wherein the carbon-based material comprises natural graphite claim 2 , artificial graphite claim 2 , carbon black claim 2 , acetylene black claim 2 , ketjen black claim 2 , carbon fiber claim 2 , carbon nanotubes claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The lithium air battery of claim 1 , wherein the positive active material layer further comprises a catalyst.5. The lithium air battery of claim 4 , wherein the catalyst comprises tricobalt tetroxide (CoO) claim 4 , manganese dioxide ( ...

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Номер записи: 19
18-04-2013 дата публикации

GAS VENT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

Номер: US20130095393A1
Автор: FRIESEN Cody A, FRIESEN Grant, GOODFELLOW Andrew, KRISHNAN Ramkumar, MIHALKA Michael, TRIMBLE Todd
Принадлежит: FLUIDIC, INC.

An electrochemical cell system is configured to utilize an ionically conductive medium flowing through a plurality of electrochemical cells. One or more gas vents are provided along a flow path for the ionically conductive medium, so as to permit gasses that evolve in the ionically conductive medium during charging or discharging to vent outside the cell system, while constraining the ionically conductive medium within the flow path of the electrochemical cell system. 1. An electrochemical cell system comprising: (i) a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel; and', '(ii) an oxidant electrode spaced from the fuel electrode;, 'one or more electrochemical cells, each comprisinga liquid ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between the fuel and oxidant electrodes to support electrochemical reactions at the fuel and oxidant electrodes;a housing configured to contain the ionically conductive medium in the one or more electrochemical cells; anda gas permeable and liquid impermeable membrane positioned along a portion of the housing and configured to close the portion of the housing to contain the ionically conductive medium therein but permit gas in the housing to permeate therethrough for venting of the gas from the one or more electrochemical cells;wherein the fuel electrode and the oxidant electrode are configured to, during discharge, oxidize the metal fuel at the fuel electrode and reduce an oxidant at the oxidant electrode to generate a discharge potential difference therebetween for application to a load.2. The electrochemical cell system of claim 1 , wherein the gas permeable and liquid impermeable membrane comprises a fluoropolymer material3. The electrochemical cell system of claim 2 , wherein the fluoropolymer material comprises polytetrafluoroethylene.4. The electrochemical cell system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid ionically conductive medium is configured to flow in a flow path through and among the one or more electrochemical cells.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 20
18-04-2013 дата публикации

METAL OXYGEN BATTERY

Номер: US20130095394A1
Автор: Hori Mao, KANOYA Izuru, Kinoshita Tomohiro, NAKADA Satoshi, Saito Bunichi, Sakai Hiroshi, Tanaami Kiyoshi, TANIUCHI Takuya
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

There is provided a metal oxygen battery which is capable of obtaining superior batter capacity when starting use from charging. In the metal oxygen battery including a positive electrode which includes an oxygen-storing material and lithium oxide, and uses oxygen as an active substance, a negative electrode capable of absorbing and discharging lithium ions, and an electrolyte layer interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode in which the positive electrode the negative electrode and the electrolyte layer are hermetically accommodated in a case the oxygen-storing material has an oxygen amount stored at a start of charge lime diluted. 1. A metal oxygen battery , comprising:a positive electrode comprising an oxygen-storing material and lithium oxide, and which uses oxygen as an active substance;a negative electrode which is capable of absorbing and discharging lithium ions; andan electrolyte layer interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode;in which the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the electrolyte layer are hermetically accommodated in a housing;wherein the oxygen-storing material has an oxygen amount stored at a start of charge time diluted.2. The metal oxygen battery according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-storing material is obtained by performing heating process to a composite metal oxide by holding the same under hydrogen atmosphere claim 1 , and by removing oxygen from the composite metal oxide.3. The metal oxygen battery according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-storing material has the oxygen amount in the range 0 to 6 mmol/g.4. The metal oxygen battery according to claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-storing material is a composite metal oxide comprising Y and Mn. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a metal oxygen battery.2. Description of the Related ArtMetal oxygen batteries have conventionally been known, which have a positive electrode using oxygen as an active substance ...

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Номер записи: 21
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Stable Electrolyte Materials for Li-Air Battery Systems

Номер: US20130095395A1
Автор: Albertus Paul, Christensen John F., Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel S.
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a first electrode, and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode including a substrate of active material, a form of lithium, and a solvent or electrolyte having an electrophilicity index value of less than or equal to 1.1 eV. 1. A method of producing a Li-ion battery displaying increased resistance to nucleophilic attack , the method comprising:a. providing a first electrode,b. providing a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode,c. providing at least one electrolyte selected as having an electrophilicity index below 1.1 eV.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte is selected from one or more of the following chemicals: Tetramethyldiaminoethane (TMEDA) claim 1 , Hexamethylenebis (dimethylamine) (TMHD) claim 1 , Tetramethyltrimethylenediamine (TMPDA) claim 1 , Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (PMDT) claim 1 , Triethylamine (Triethylamine) claim 1 , Dimethoxybenzene (DMB) claim 1 , Dibutyl sulfide (DBS) claim 1 , Hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) claim 1 , Tetrahydrothiopyran (THTP) claim 1 , Diethyl sulfide (DES) claim 1 , Tetrahydrothiophene (THT) claim 1 , Diisopropyl sulfide (DIS) claim 1 , Methyl phenyl ether (MPE) claim 1 , Tetramethylguanidine (TMG) claim 1 , Tetraethylurea (TEU) claim 1 , 12-Crown-4 ether (CE) claim 1 , Triethoxyphosphine (TEP) claim 1 , Dimethylpropyleneurea (DMPU) claim 1 , Dioxane (Dioxane) claim 1 , Tetramethylurea (TMU) claim 1 , Dimethyl imidazolidinone (DMI) claim 1 , Dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) claim 1 , N-Vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) claim 1 , Dimethoxydimethylurea (DMDMU) claim 1 , Dimethylthioformamide (DMTF) claim 1 , Diglyme (DG) Dimethoxyethane (DME) claim 1 , Tetramethylene sulfoxide (TMSO) claim 1 , Diethylacetamide (DEAC) claim 1 , N-Ethylpyrrolidone (NEP) claim 1 , Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) claim 1 , and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte is selected as having an electrophilicity index ...

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Номер записи: 22
25-04-2013 дата публикации

METAL AIR SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130101907A1
Автор: Kohno Kazushige, TAKAHASHI Shin, Yoshida Kazuhiro
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

An object of the invention is to reduce the charging overvoltage by using a positive electrode member which does not contain a carbon material that causes the generation of lithium carbonate (LiCO), and which comprises a metal porous material, thereby suppressing the formation of lithium carbonate (LiCO). The metal air secondary battery of the invention is characterized by having a negative electrode member which has metal ions occluded therein and emits metal ions, a positive electrode member which ionizes oxygen, and a separator which is impregnated with an electrolyte and disposed between the negative electrode member and the positive electrode member, wherein the carbon weight in the total weight of a carrier, a catalyst, and a binder constituting the positive electrode member is at least 50% or less. 1. A metal air secondary battery having a negative electrode member which has metal ions occluded therein and emits metal ions , a positive electrode member which ionizes oxygen , and a separator which is impregnated with an electrolyte and disposed between the negative electrode member and the positive electrode member ,the metal air secondary battery being characterized in that the positive electrode member comprises at least a base material, a carrier, a catalyst, and a binder, {'br': None, 'Carbon material weight ratio (%)=(Weight of the carbon material contained in the carrier)/(Weight of the carrier+Weight of the catalyst+Weight of the binder)×100.'}, 'wherein the carbon material weight ratio represented by the following formula in the positive electrode member is 50% or less2. The metal air secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein a metal porous material is used as the carrier.3. The metal air secondary battery according to claim 2 , wherein the metal porous material has a metal oxide supported around pores present in the metal porous material.4. The metal air secondary battery according to claim 2 , wherein the metal porous material has a specific ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Manufacture of LiPO2F2 and crystalline LiPO2F2

Номер: US20130108933A1
Автор: Garcia-Juan Placido, Schulz Alf
Принадлежит: SOLVAY SA

LiPOFis manufactured by the reaction of POwith LiF forming a reaction mixture comprising LiPOF. To isolate pure LiPOF, the reaction mixture is extracted with water, organic solvents or mixtures thereof, and if desired, pure LiPOFis isolated from the solution. The pure LiPOFcan be re-dissolved in suitable organic solvents, e.g. in fluorinated and/or non-fluorinated organic carbonates. Another aspect of the present invention is crystalline LiPOF. LiPOFis suitable as electrolyte salt or as electrolyte salt additive for Li ion batteries, for lithium-sulfur batteries and for lithium-oxygen batteries. 1. A method for the manufacture of LiPOFcomprising a reaction of POwith LiF to form a reaction mixture comprising LiPOF.2. The method of wherein the molar ratio of LiF to POis equal to or greater than 5.3. The method of wherein the molar ratio of LiF to POis equal to or lower than 10.4. The method of wherein the reaction is performed at a temperature equal to or higher than 250° C.5. The method of wherein the reaction is performed at a temperature equal to or lower than 300° C.6. The method of wherein LiPOFis isolated from said reaction mixture with at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water claim 1 , organic protic solvents claim 1 , and aprotic organic solvents.7. The method of wherein a solvent selected from the group consisting of water and a mixture containing water and a protic or aprotic organic solvent is applied.8. The method of wherein said solvent selected from the group consisting of water and said water containing mixture has a pH of equal to or lower than 7.9. The method of wherein an aprotic polar organic solvent is applied.10. The method of wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of saturated organic carbonates claim 9 , unsaturated linear organic carbonates claim 9 , and cyclic organic carbonates.11. The method of wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of dialkyl carbonates claim 6 , alkylene ...

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Номер записи: 24
09-05-2013 дата публикации

EXTERNAL PTFE LAYER REINFORCEMENT FOR OXIDANT ELECTRODE

Номер: US20130115525A1
Автор: Berchin-Miller Kent, Friensen Cody A., Hayes Joel
Принадлежит: FLUIDIC, INC.

An oxidant electrode for an electrochemical cell utilizing a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel and a liquid ionically conductive medium configured to conduct ions between the fuel electrode and the oxidant electrode to support electrochemical reactions at the fuel and oxidant electrodes, includes an active layer configured to participate in electrochemical reactions with the fuel electrode. The oxidant electrode also includes a solvophobic layer between an oxidant-facing side of the oxidant electrode, and the active layer. The solvophobic layer is configured to prevent permeation of the liquid ionically conductive medium therethrough, but permit permeation of a gaseous oxidant therethrough. The oxidant electrode further includes a reinforcement layer at the oxidant-facing side, configured to prevent a distortion of the solvophobic layer therethrough, towards the oxidant-facing side. The reinforcement layer is permeable to the gaseous oxidant. 1. An electrochemical cell comprising:(i) a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel; and(ii) an oxidant electrode spaced from the fuel electrode, having a fuel electrode-facing side and an oxidant-facing side; and(iii) a liquid ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between the fuel and oxidant electrodes to support electrochemical reactions at the fuel and oxidant electrodes;the fuel electrode and the oxidant electrode being configured to, during discharge, oxidize the metal fuel at the fuel electrode and reduce a gaseous oxidant at the oxidant electrode to generate a discharge potential difference therebetween for application to a load; and an active layer configured to participate in the electrochemical reactions at the oxidant electrode;', 'a solvophobic layer between the oxidant-facing side and the active layer, the solvophobic layer configured to prevent permeation of the liquid ionically conductive medium therethrough, but permit permeation of the gaseous oxidant therethrough;', 'a reinforcement layer at the ...

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Номер записи: 25
09-05-2013 дата публикации

AIR CATHODE WITH GRAPHITE BONDING/BARRIER LAYER

Номер: US20130115526A1
Автор: Berchin-Miller Kent, FRIESEN Cody A., Hayes Joel
Принадлежит: FLUIDIC, INC.

An electrochemical cell includes a housing, a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel; an oxidant electrode spaced from the fuel electrode, having fuel electrode and oxidant facing sides, and a liquid ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between the fuel and oxidant electrodes to support electrochemical reactions thereat. The fuel and oxidant electrodes are configured to, during discharge, oxidize the metal fuel at the fuel electrode and reduce a gaseous oxidant at the oxidant electrode to generate a discharge potential difference therebetween for application to a load. The oxidant electrode includes an active layer configured to participate in the electrochemical reactions, and a current collector electrically coupled to the active layer. The oxidant electrode further includes a graphite layer comprising a mixture of graphite particles and solvophobic binder, the graphite layer providing a surface thereof for exposure to a sealant that adheres the oxidant electrode to the housing. 1. An electrochemical cell comprising:a housing;a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel;an oxidant electrode spaced from the fuel electrode, having a fuel electrode-facing side and an oxidant-facing side; anda liquid ionically conductive medium for conducting ions between the fuel and oxidant electrodes to support electrochemical reactions at the fuel and oxidant electrodes;the fuel electrode and the oxidant electrode being configured to, during discharge, oxidize the metal fuel at the fuel electrode and reduce a gaseous oxidant at the oxidant electrode to generate a discharge potential difference therebetween for application to a load; and an active layer configured to participate in the electrochemical reactions at the oxidant electrode;', 'a current collector electrically coupled to the active layer; and', 'a graphite layer comprising a mixture of graphite particles and solvophobic binder, the graphite layer providing a surface thereof for exposure to a sealant that adheres ...

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Номер записи: 26
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Rechargeable lithium air batteries

Номер: US20130115527A1
Автор: Ming Au
Принадлежит: SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS LLC

A rechargeable non-aqueous lithium-air battery is provided having a multilayered cathode structure which uses a functionized carbon paper base with tubular catalysts. The multilayer cathode has a sufficient pore size to prevent clogging of the cathode by reaction products and further has a hydrophobic coating to repel moisture. The stable electrolyte is made by ionic liquid and additives which have no reaction with discharge products and offers solubility for oxygen and lithium oxide.

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Номер записи: 27
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Rechargeable anion battery cell using a molten salt electrolyte

Номер: US20130115528A1
Автор: Chun Lu
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A rechargeable electrochemical battery cell comprises a molten carbonate salt electrolyte ( 32 ) whose anion transports oxygen between a metal electrode ( 34 ) and an air electrode ( 30 ) on opposite sides of the electrolyte ( 32 ), where the said molten salt electrolyte ( 32 ) is retained inside voids of a porous electrolyte supporting structure sandwiched by the said electrodes, and the molten salt comprises carbonate including at least one of the alkaline carbonate including Li 2 CO 3 , Na 2 CO 3 , and K 2 CO 3 , having a melting point between 400° C. and 800° C.

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Номер записи: 28
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Copper Alloy Metal Strip For Zinc Air Anode Cans

Номер: US20130115530A1
Автор: Jeffrey A. Poirier, Rodney Stuart McKenzie
Принадлежит: Rovcal Inc

The present disclosure generally relates to a zinc air cell having an anode can made of a copper alloy. The anode can material reduces internal gassing within the electrochemical cell while being compatible with the internal chemistry of the anode and the alkaline electrolyte of the cell itself.

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Номер записи: 29
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY RECHARGEABLE, METAL-AIR BATTERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130115531A1
Автор: Amendola Steven, Binder Michael, Black Phillip J., Chciuk Tesia, Johnson Lois, Johnson Regan, Kunz Michael, Oster Michael, Sharp-Goldman Stefanie
Принадлежит: Eos Energy Storage, LLC

The invention provides for a fully electrically rechargeable metal-air battery systems and methods of achieving such systems. A rechargeable metal air battery cell may comprise a metal electrode an air electrode, and an aqueous electrolyte separating the metal electrode and the air electrode. In some embodiments, the metal electrode may directly contact the electrolyte and no separator or porous membrane need be provided between the air electrode and the electrolyte. Rechargeable metal air battery cells may be electrically connected to one another through a centrode connection between a metal electrode of a first battery cell and an air electrode of a second battery cell. Air tunnels may be provided between individual metal air battery cells. In some embodiments, an electrolyte flow management system may be provided. 121-. (canceled)22. A battery cell assembly comprising:a first cell having a first metal electrode, a first air electrode, and electrolyte therebetween; anda second cell having a second metal electrode, a second air electrode, and electrolyte therebetween,wherein the first metal electrode of the first cell contacts the second air electrode of the second cell so that an air tunnel is formed between the first metal electrode and the second air electrode and wherein the first metal electrode and the second air electrode are substantially vertically aligned and horizontally oriented.23. The battery cell assembly of claim 22 , wherein the first and second metal electrodes and the first and second air electrodes are housed in a substantially horizontal orientation.24. The battery cell assembly of claim 22 , wherein the first metal electrode contacts the second air electrode by being crimped around the second air electrode claim 22 , thereby forming a centrode.25. The battery cell assembly of claim 24 , wherein the centrode provides a series connection between the first cell and the second cell.26. The battery cell assembly of claim 22 , wherein the first cell ...

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Номер записи: 30
16-05-2013 дата публикации

CATHOLYTES FOR AQUEOUS LITHIUM/AIR BATTERY CELLS

Номер: US20130122380A1
Автор: De Jonghe Lutgard C., Nimon Yevgeniy S., Petrov Alexei, Pridatko Kirill, Visco Steven J.
Принадлежит:

Li/air battery cells are configurable to achieve very high energy density. The cells include a protected a lithium metal or alloy anode and an aqueous catholyte in a cathode compartment. In addition to the aqueous catholyte, components of the cathode compartment include an air cathode (e.g., oxygen electrode) and a variety of other possible elements. 1. A battery cell , comprising: a lithium anode having a first surface and a second surface,', 'a protective membrane architecture on at least the first surface of the anode;, 'a protected anode, comprising,'}a cathode compartment comprising, prior to initial discharge, a cathode for reducing molecular oxygen and an aqueous catholyte comprising water, an active first salt dissolved therein, such that the catholyte is a saturated salt solution and;wherein the protective membrane architecture comprises one or more materials configured to provide a barrier to isolate the lithium anode from components of the cathode compartment while allowing for efficient lithium metal ion transport.2159.-. (canceled)160. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the active first salt of the saturated catholyte is selected from the group consisting of halides and nitrates.161. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the active first salt of the saturated catholyte is selected from the group consisting of ammonium halides claim 1 , ammonium nitrates claim 1 , and metal halides wherein the metal of the halide is not lithium.162. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the active first salt of the saturated catholyte is selected from the group consisting NHBr claim 1 , NHCl claim 1 , NHI claim 1 , NHNO claim 1 , NHCNS claim 1 , and AlCl.163. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the catholyte is saturated with the active first salt.164. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the saturated catholyte further comprises a second salt.165. The cell of claim 164 , wherein the second salt is selected from the group consisting of chlorides claim 164 , bromides claim 164 , and iodides.166. The cell ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-05-2013 дата публикации

High temperature rechargeable battery for greenhouse gas decomposition and oxygen generation

Номер: US20130122381A1
Автор: Bruce S. Kang, Huang Guo
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention shows a high temperature rechargeable battery system for energy storage, oxygen generation, and decomposition of oxygen-containing gases (e.g. CO 2 /H 2 O, NOR, SO x , in particular greenhouse gas (GHG)) by using ODF/La 2 NiO 4 -based materials in Li/Ti/Mg-CO 2 battery architecture. Different from ionic Lithium conducting electrolyte, the invention has a higher ionic oxygen conducting electrolyte to work efficiently at elevated temperature without sacrificing safety. During battery discharge, GHG can be decomposed into syngas (CO+H 2 ) or solid carbon, while renewable energy (e.g. solar or wind power) can be used to charge the battery and generate oxygen. The energy consumption for GHG decomposition is self-sustainable and the byproducts (i.e. carbon/syngas and oxygen) have good market values. The adoption of cost effective materials other than Lithium is significant for scaled-up applications and represents an entirely new approach. With carbon capture and sequestration becoming a key element in worldwide efforts to control/minimize CO 2 emission, it can be anticipated that large amount of CO 2 will become available for use as feedstock for innovative conversions into synthetic fuels. This invention shows a high temperature rechargeable battery system for decomposition of oxygen containing gases (in particular greenhouse gas (GHG)), oxygen generation, and energy storage by using ODF/La 2 NiO 4 -based materials in a rechargeable Li/Ti/Mg-CO 2 battery architecture. Different from traditional Lithium ion conducting electrolyte, the invention has a higher ionic oxygen conducting electrolyte, which can work efficiently at higher temperature without sacrificing safety. During battery discharge, GHG such as CO 2 /H 2 O, NO x and SO x can be decomposed into syngas (CO+H 2 ) or solid carbon. Whereas, solar, wind or other renewable energy can be used to charge the battery and generate oxygen. The energy consumption for GHG decomposition is self-sustainable ...

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Номер записи: 32
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Canal hearing devices and batteries for use with same

Номер: US20130125387A1
Автор: Chuangang Lin, Igal Ladabaum, Paul Wagner, Stuart Wenzel
Принадлежит: Insound Medical Inc

Hearing devices configured to fit within the bony portion of the ear canal and batteries that may be used with same.

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Номер записи: 33
30-05-2013 дата публикации

VANADIUM BORIDE AIR MULTIPLE ELECTRON HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY

Номер: US20130134948A1
Автор: LICHT Stuart
Принадлежит: The George Washington University

A battery and methods of forming vanadium boride nanoparticles of an anode within a battery, and a method for recharging an air battery. The battery comprises an anode and a cathode in electrochemical contact with each other through an electrically neutral ionic conductor (an electrolyte). The cathode may comprise a catalyst effective for the reduction of dissolved oxygen. An electrical discharge of the anode is performed via multiple electron oxidation of vanadium boride. 1. A battery comprising an anode and a cathode in electrochemical contact with each other through an electrically neutral ionic conductor wherein the anode comprises greater than or equal to 1% in weight of vanadium boride nanoparticles2. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the cathode is an air cathode claim 1 , wherein an electrical discharge of the cathode is performed via a reduction of oxygen.3. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the vanadium boride nano-particles are formed by using a mechanical synthesis process with grinding.4. The battery of claim 2 , wherein the grinding is performed with a grinding medium media comprised of tungsten carbide or other material having a hardness comparable to that of the vanadium boride.5. The battery of claim 1 , further comprising an extractable anode cassette claim 1 , wherein the anode is disposed in the extractable anode cassette.6. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the extractable anode cassette is formed of a predetermined surface area of approximately 1 cmto 100 cm.7. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the extractable anode cassette is formed of a predetermined surface area of approximately 100 cmto 10 claim 5 ,000 cm8. The battery of claim 1 , wherein vanadium boride salts of approximately 8 to 9 Mohs are used for forming the vanadium boride nano-particles of the anode.9. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the vanadium boride nanoparticles are formed from a 1:2 mole ratio of elemental vanadium and boron.10. A method of forming an anode comprising: ball ...

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Номер записи: 34
06-06-2013 дата публикации

AIR ELECTRODE FOR METAL-AIR BATTERY AND METAL-AIR BATTERY PROVIDED WITH SAME

Номер: US20130143132A1
Автор: Mizuno Fuminori
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An air electrode for a metal-air battery includes an air electrode catalyst and an electrically conductive material, and the air electrode catalyst contains a layered double hydroxide. Discharge capacity can be improved by incorporating the air electrode of this invention in a metal-air battery. 1. (canceled)2. The metal-air battery according to claim 7 , wherein a layer that composes the layered double hydroxide is oriented in a plane.3. The metal-air battery according to whereinthe layered double hydroxide contains a positively charged cation layer and a negatively charged anion layer, andthe cation layer contains at least two or more types of metal cations composed of mutually different valences.4. The metal-air battery according to claim 3 , wherein the anion layer contains hydrated water.5. The metal-air battery according to claim 3 , wherein the anion layer contains an anion selected from the group consisting of fluoride ion (F) claim 3 , chloride ion (Cl) claim 3 , bromide ion (Br) claim 3 , iodide ion (I) claim 3 , carbonate ion (CO) claim 3 , sulfate ion (SO) claim 3 , nitrate ion (NO) claim 3 , hydroxide ion (OH) and carboxylate ion (R-CO: where claim 3 , R represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms).7. A metal-air battery comprising:an air electrode that includes an electrically conductive material and an air electrode catalyst that contains a layered double hydroxide;a negative electrode; andan electrolyte interposed between the air electrode and the negative electrode.8. (canceled) 1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to an air electrode for a metal-air battery capable of improving discharge capacity by being incorporated in a metal-air battery, and to a metal-air battery provided with this air electrode.2. Description of Related ArtMetal-air batteries are rechargeable batteries that use an elemental metal or metal compound for the negative electrode active material and oxygen for the ...

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Номер записи: 35
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Cathode catalyst for rechargeable metal-air battery and rechargeable metal-air battery

Номер: US20130143133A1
Автор: Fanny Jeanne Julie Barde, Laurence James HARDWICK, Peter George Bruce, Stefan Freunberger
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp, University of St Andrews

The present invention is to provide a cathode catalyst capable of increasing the initial capacity, decreasing the charging voltage and improving the capacity retention of a rechargeable metal-air battery, and a rechargeable metal-air battery having high initial capacity, excellent charge-discharge efficiency, and excellent capacity retention. A cathode catalyst for a rechargeable metal-air battery comprising NiFe 2 O 4 , and a rechargeable metal-air battery comprising an air cathode containing at least NiFe 2 O 4 , an anode containing at least a negative-electrode active material and an electrolyte interposed between the air cathode and the anode.

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Номер записи: 36
06-06-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID AIR ELECTRODE FOR METAL-AIR BATTERY AND METAL-AIR BATTERY PROVIDED WITH SAME

Номер: US20130143134A1
Автор: Hamamoto Kenichi, Kotani Yukinari, Mizuno Fuminori
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided are a liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery that has superior discharge capacity and includes an electrolyte solution and an electrically conductive material, the electrically conductive material being dispersed in the electrolyte solution, and a metal-air battery that includes the liquid air electrode. 1. A liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery , comprising:a liquid layer having an electrolyte solution andan electrically conductive material, [{'br': None, 'sup': +', '−, 'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'i': 'e', '2Li+O+2→LiO\u2003\u2003(II)'}, {'br': None, 'sup': +', '−, 'sub': 2', '2, 'i': 'e', '2Li+½O2→LiO\u2003\u2003(III).'}], 'the electrically conductive material being dispersed in the electrolyte solution, the liquid air electrode being in contact with a solid electrolyte when incorporated in a metal-air battery, and the liquid layer being involved in reactions of following formulas (II) and (III) during discharge of the metal-air battery'}2. The liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid air electrode contains 5 parts by mass to 150 parts by mass of the electrolyte solution to 1 part by mass of the electrically conductive material.3. The liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery according to claim 2 , wherein the liquid air electrode contains 5 parts by mass to 60 parts by mass of the electrolyte solution to 1 part by mass of the electrically conductive material.4. The liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein a content ratio of the electrically conductive material in the liquid air electrode is 0.4% by mass to 30% by mass.5. The liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery according to claim 4 , wherein the content ratio of the electrically conductive material in the liquid air electrode is 0.5% by mass to 20% by mass.6. The liquid air electrode for a metal-air battery according to claim 1 , further comprising:an air electrode catalyst having an ability to reduce ...

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Номер записи: 37
06-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ENERGY CONVERSION

Номер: US20130143139A1
Автор: Bai Wei, Tao Tao T.
Принадлежит: SOFC Holdings LLC

The present invention relates to an electrochemical device. The device features an anode constructed of materials such that the device can be chemically recharged. In addition, the device is capable of switching between operating as a fuel cell or as a battery. The switch can occur without cessation of electrical output. In certain aspects of the invention, the device is capable of operating at a temperature of less than 1000° C. Other aspects feature a liquid anode which allows higher output, dispersion of fuel and minimal stresses in an interface comprising the anode. Preferably the anode is a liquid at a temperature of less than 1000° C. The invention also relates to methods for energy conversion in which a continual electrical output can be produced in both the presence of fuel without anode consumption or the absence of fuel. 1113-. (canceled)114. An electrochemical device , comprising:a first electrode comprising a liquid metal at a temperature at which the electrochemical device is operated;a solid-state electrolyte in ionic communication with the first electrode, the solid-state electrolyte comprising a metal oxide and/or a mixed metal oxide and remaining solid at the temperature at which the electrochemical device is operated; anda second electrode in ionic communication with the solid-state electrolyte.115. The electrochemical device of claim 114 , wherein the solid-state electrolyte has a formula (ZrO)(HfO)(TiO)(AlO)(YO)(YO)(MO)where a is from 0 to about 0.2 claim 114 , b is from 0 to about 0.5 claim 114 , c is from 0 to about 0.5 claim 114 , d is from 0 to about 0.5 claim 114 , x is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2 claim 114 , y is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 3 claim 114 , e is from 0 to about 0.5 claim 114 , and M is selected from the group consisting of calcium claim 114 , magnesium claim 114 , manganese claim 114 , iron claim 114 , cobalt claim 114 , nickel claim 114 , copper claim 114 , and zinc.116. The electrochemical device ...

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Номер записи: 38
13-06-2013 дата публикации

High Efficiency Iron Electrode and Additives for Use in Rechargeable Iron-Based Batteries

Номер: US20130149615A1
Автор: Aniszfeld Robert, Malkhandi Souradip, Manohar Aswin, Narayan Sri R., Prakash G.K. Surya, Yang Bo
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

An iron electrode and a method of manufacturing an iron electrode for use in an iron-based rechargeable battery are disclosed. In one embodiment, the iron electrode includes carbonyl iron powder and one of a metal sulfide additive or metal oxide additive selected from the group of metals consisting of bismuth, lead, mercury, indium, gallium, and tin for suppressing hydrogen evolution at the iron electrode during charging of the iron-based rechargeable battery. An iron-air rechargeable battery including an iron electrode comprising carbonyl iron is also disclosed, as is an iron-air battery wherein at least one of the iron electrode and the electrolyte includes an organosulfur additive. 1. An iron electrode for use in an iron-based rechargeable battery , the electrode comprising carbonyl iron and one of a metal sulfide additive or metal oxide additive selected from the group of metals consisting of bismuth , lead , mercury , indium , gallium , and tin for suppressing hydrogen evolution at the iron electrode during charging of the iron-based rechargeable battery.2. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the additive includes bismuth sulfide.3. The electrode of claim 2 , wherein the iron electrode comprises approximately 50-99 w/w % carbonyl iron claim 2 , approximately 5-30 w/w % polymeric binder claim 2 , and approximately 1-10 w/w % bismuth sulfide.4. The electrode of claim 1 , further comprising an organosulfur additive.5. The electrode of claim 4 , wherein the organosulfur additive is an alkanethiol.6. The electrode of claim 5 , wherein the alkanethiol has a chain length in the range of n=6 to n=8.7. The electrode of claim 4 , wherein the organosulfur additive is selected from the group consisting of linear and cyclic thiols claim 4 , dithiols claim 4 , and thioethers.8. The electrode of claim 7 , wherein the organosulfur additive is selected from the group consisting of 3 claim 7 ,6-dioxa-1 claim 7 ,8-octanedithiol claim 7 , p-dithiane claim 7 , 1 claim 7 ,2- ...

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Номер записи: 39
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Rechargeable alkali metal-air battery

Номер: US20130157149A1
Автор: Diana Golodnitsky, Emanuel Peled, Hadar Mazor-Shafir, Meital Goor Dar, Shlomo Avshalomov
Принадлежит: Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd

An energy storage cell ( 20 ) including: an anode ( 40 ) formed of a molten alkali metal; an air cathode ( 60 ); and an electrolyte medium ( 50 ) located between the anode and cathode.

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Номер записи: 40
20-06-2013 дата публикации

CATHODE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE INCLUDING CATHODE

Номер: US20130157150A1
Автор: AIHARA Yuichi, NAKAJIMA Satoshi, NISHIDE Niroyuki
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A cathode for use in an electrochemical device, the cathode including a polymer including a backbone, including a polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex (PEI-Co complex), wherein polyalkyleneimine is coordinated to cobalt; and an electrode material effective for an oxidation-reduction reaction of oxygen, wherein oxygen is a cathode active material. 1. A cathode for use in an electrochemical device , the cathode comprising:a polymer comprising a backbone comprising a polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex, in which a polyalkyleneimine is coordinated to a cobalt metal; andan electrode material effective for an oxidation-reduction reaction of oxygen wherein oxygen is a cathode active material.2. The cathode of claim 1 , wherein the polyalkyleneimine in the polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex is polyethyleneimine.3. The cathode of claim 1 , wherein the polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex in the backbone is cross-linked by a cross-linking agent.4. The cathode of claim 1 , wherein the electrode material is carbon claim 1 , or a carbon-supported catalyst.5. An electrochemical device for an oxidation-reduction reaction of oxygen claim 1 , the electrochemical device comprising:a member that reversibly adsorbs and desorbs oxygen,wherein the member comprises a polymer comprising a backbone comprising a polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex in which polyalkyleneimine is coordinated to a cobalt metal.6. The electrochemical device of claim 5 , wherein the polyalkyleneimine in the polyalkyleneimine-cobalt complex is polyethyleneimine.7. The electrochemical device of claim 5 , wherein{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the member is the cathode of , and'} an anode that comprises, as an anode active material, a metal having a potential lower than an oxygen oxidation-reduction potential of the cathode; and', 'an electrolyte interposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein the electrochemical device is closed from the outside environment., 'the electrochemical device further comprises8. ...

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Номер записи: 41
20-06-2013 дата публикации

METAL-AIR BATTERY WITH DUAL ELECTRODE ANODE

Номер: US20130157152A1
Автор: Colclasure Andrew, Lanning Bruce R.
Принадлежит: ITN Energy Systems, Inc.

This disclosure describes metal air battery devices with an anode structure having a plurality of electrodes. An anode is disclosed having a metal source as well as a current collector that together function as an active, reversible, working anode. The source is used for metal-ions that are stripped and stored in the current collector. At this point the current collector contains the metal-ions to be propagated through the rest of the device. Metal-ions may be stripped from and deposited on the current collector, while metal-ions may only be stripped from the source. Upon use of the device metal-ions may be lost to the system for a variety of reasons. To counteract the loss of metal-ions, the current collector is replenished of metal-ions from the source. 1. A battery comprising: a metal source containing a plurality of metal-ions;', 'a first metal-ion conducting layer in contact with the metal source;', 'a metal current collector in contact with the first metal-ion conducting layer;', 'a second metal-ion conducting layer in contact with the metal current collector;, 'an anode, the anode havingan electrolyte in contact with the second metal-ion conducting layer; anda cathode in contact with the electrolyte.2. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the metal source further comprises:at least one of lithium, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, molybdenum, iron, nickel, carbon, graphite, graphene, and tin.3. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal-ions further comprise:at least one of lithium-ions, zinc-ions, aluminum-ions, magnesium-ions, molybdenum-ions, iron-ions, nickel-ions, carbon-ions, and tin-ions.4. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the first metal-ion conducting layer comprises:at least one of ceramic, glass, and LiPON.5. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the metal current collector comprises:at least one of nickel, zinc, molybdenum, carbon, graphite, graphene, copper, and gold.6. The battery of claim 5 , wherein the metal current collector is nanoporous.7. ...

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Номер записи: 42
27-06-2013 дата публикации

METAL-OXYGEN BATTERY

Номер: US20130164638A1
Автор: Hori Mao, ISOGAI Yuji, Kinoshita Tomohiro, NAKADA Satoshi, Saito Bunichi, Sakai Hiroshi, Tanaami Kiyoshi, TANIUCHI Takuya, Yoshizawa Akihiro
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Aims at providing a metal oxygen battery capable of supplying oxygen and perform charge/discharge stably. A metal oxygen battery includes a positive electrode to which oxygen is applied as an active substance, a negative electrode to which a metal is applied as an active substance, an electrolyte layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode , and a case hermetically housing the positive electrode , the negative electrode , and the electrolyte layer . The positive electrode includes an oxygen-storing material having a catalyst function with respect to a cell reaction, and a function of, during discharge, ionizing oxygen and binding the oxygen with metal ions transferring from the negative electrode through the electrolyte layer to the positive electrode to thereby form a metal oxide, and during charge, reducing the metal oxide and storing oxygen. 1. A metal oxygen battery , comprising:a positive electrode to which oxygen is applied as an active substance;a negative electrode to which a metal is applied as an active substance;an electrolyte layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; anda case hermetically housing the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the electrolyte layer,wherein the positive electrode comprises an oxygen-storing material comprising a catalyst function with respect to a cell reaction, and a function of, during discharge, ionizing oxygen and binding the oxygen with metal ions transferring from the negative electrode through the electrolyte layer to the positive electrode to thereby form a metal oxide, and during charge, reducing the metal oxide and storing oxygen, and{'sub': 3', '2', '3', '3', '3, 'wherein the oxygen-storing material comprises one composite metal oxide selected from a group consisting of YMnO, CuFeO, LaMnO, LaNiO, and LaSiO.'}2. (canceled)3. The metal oxygen battery according to claim 1 , wherein the positive electrode comprises the composite metal oxide in the ...

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Номер записи: 43
04-07-2013 дата публикации

RECHARGEABLE, THIN-FILM, ALL SOLID-STATE METAL-AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20130171527A1
Автор: Berland Brian Spencer, Colclasure Andrew, JR. Michael Wayne, Lanning Bruce Roy, Stowell
Принадлежит: ITN Energy Systems, Inc.

This disclosure describes metal-air battery devices that are rechargeable, thin film, and all solid-state. The disclosure further describes methods of manufacturing rechargeable, thin film, all solid-state, metal-air batteries. The devices disclosed include a porous cathode structure with an electrolyte incorporated therein. The porous cathode structure may be designed to contain pores of at least two distinct sizes (i.e., having bimodal pore size distribution), a smaller one to increase the active surface area of the cathode and a larger to facilitate the transport of gas-phase oxygen through the cathode. The methods disclosed include using pulsed microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (p-μPECVD) to dynamically grow an electrolyte layer on the surface of the carbon within, or a desired portion of, the cathode structure. 1. A metal-air battery comprising:a metal source layer;an electrolyte layer between the metal source layer and a porous composite cathode layer; andthe porous composite cathode layer having a first portion and a second portion, the porous composite cathode including conductive material deposited onto a support structure to form a porous conductive structure; wherein solid electrolyte with metal ion conductivity has been deposited on surfaces within the first portion of the porous conductive structure; wherein the first portion is in contact with the electrolyte layer and the second portion includes a porous conductive material in contact with the first portion.2. The electrolyte layer of further comprising:a separating layer between the metal source layer and the electrolyte layer.3. The battery of claim 2 , wherein the separating layer comprises at least one of LiPON claim 2 , ceramic claim 2 , glass claim 2 , LAGP claim 2 , LATP claim 2 , LLT claim 2 , and YSZ.4. The battery of claim 3 , wherein the separating layer is 100 nm to 10 micron thick.5. The battery of claim 1 , wherein the metal source layer comprises at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 44
18-07-2013 дата публикации

SOLID OXIDE, SOLID OXIDE ELECTRODE, SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME

Номер: US20130183593A1
Автор: JUNG Doh-won, KIM Seung-joo, Kim Tae-Gon, KWAK Chan, PARK Hee-jung
Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

An oxide represented by Formula 1: 2. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has an electronic conductivity.3. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has an ionic conductivity.4. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has a crystal structure having a P 2m space group.5. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide has a crystal structure having a melilite structure.6. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide includes an interstitial oxygen.7. The oxide of claim 2 , wherein A in Formula 1 is at least one selected from Sr and Ba.8. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein M in Formula 1 is at least one selected from Mg and Ca.9. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein C in Formula 1 is at least one element selected from Group 7 to Group 8 of the Periodic Table of the Elements.10. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein C is at least one selected from Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co claim 1 , and Cr.11. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein D is at least one selected from Si and Ge.13. The oxide of claim 1 , wherein the oxide is at least one selected from SrMgMnGeO claim 1 , SrMnGeO claim 1 , SrMgCoGeO claim 1 , SrCoGeO claim 1 , SrMgFeGeO claim 1 , and SrFeGeO.14. A solid oxide electrode comprising the oxide of .15. The solid oxide electrode of claim 14 , wherein the solid oxide electrode has an electrode resistance of about 0.32 ohms per square centimeter or less at 850° C.16. A solid oxide fuel cell comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00014', 'claim 14'}, 'a first electrode comprising the solid oxide electrode of ;'}a second electrode; anda solid oxide electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.17. The solid oxide fuel cell of claim 16 , wherein the first electrode is an air electrode.18. An oxide comprising:a first alkaline earth metal;a second alkaline earth metal which is different than the first alkaline earth metal;a transition metal;at least one selected from germanium and silicon; andoxygen,wherein a mole fraction of the first alkaline earth metal is about ...

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Номер записи: 45
18-07-2013 дата публикации

SOLID OXIDE FUEL BATTERY CELL

Номер: US20130183594A1
Автор: Ando Shigeru, KAWAKAMI Akira, NIIMI Hiroshi, NISHIMIZU Ryoichi, YUZURIHARA Masayoshi
Принадлежит: TOTO LTD.

Disclosed is a solid oxide fuel battery cell having a high initial power generation performance and a good power generation durability while ensuring adhesion between an air electrode and a current collector. The solid oxide fuel battery cell includes a solid electrolyte, a fuel electrode, an air electrode, and a current collector provided on the surface of the air electrode, wherein the air electrode is formed of lanthanum ferrite perovskite oxides, lanthanum cobalt perovskite oxides, or samarium cobalt perovskite oxides, and the current collector is porous including silver, palladium, and an oxide and has an average porosity of 20% to 70% in a portion other than a portion near a boundary between the current collector and the air electrode and, in the near-boundary portion, an average porosity of not less than 50% of the average porosity of the portion other than the near-boundary portion. 1. A solid oxide fuel battery cell comprising a solid electrolyte , a fuel electrode layer provided on one surface of the solid electrolyte , an air electrode layer provided on the other surface of the solid electrolyte , and a current collector layer provided on the surface of the air electrode layer , whereinthe air electrode layer comprises an oxide which is selected from the group consisting of lanthanum ferrite perovskite oxides, lanthanum cobalt perovskite oxides, and samarium cobalt perovskite oxides, andthe current collector layer is a porous layer comprising silver, palladium and an oxide where current collector layer has, in a portion other than a portion near a boundary between the current collector layer and the air electrode layer, an average porosity of 20% to 70% and has, in the near-boundary portion, an average porosity which is 50% or more of the value of said average porosity.2. The solid oxide fuel battery cell according to claim 1 , wherein the current collector layer in its portion near the boundary between the current collector layer and the air electrode ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-07-2013 дата публикации

METAL-AIR CELL HAVING HIGH CAPACITY

Номер: US20130183596A1
Автор: Barenthin Wolf-U., Brenner Rolf, Gaugler Winfried
Принадлежит: VARTA MICROBATTERY GMBH

A zinc-air button cell comprising a zinc-containing anode and an air cathode as electrochemical active components and a casing surrounding the anode and the cathode and having 1 to 128 inlet openings through which atmospheric oxygen can enter the casing, wherein 1) the casing comprises a cell cup and a cell lid, 2) the inlet openings are introduced in a bottom portion of the cell cup, 3) at least a part of the inlet openings has an opening area of <0.025 mm, and 4) the air cathode is a substantially flat layer and seated directly on the bottom portion of the cell cup. 16-. (canceled)7. A zinc-air button cell comprising a znc-containing anode and an air cathode as electrochemical active components and a casing surrounding the anode and the cathode and having 1 to 128 inlet openings through which atmospheric oxygen can enter the casing , wherein 1) the easing comprises a cell cup and a cell lid , 2) the inlet Openings are introduced in a bottom portion of the cell cup , 3) at least a put of the inlet openings has an opening area <0.025 min , and 4) the air cathode is a substantially flat layer and seated directly on the bottom portion of the cell cup.8. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein at least a part of the inlet openings has an opening area <0.01 mm.9. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein the inlet openings are essentially equally distributed over the bottom portion of the cell cup.10. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein a total number of inlet openings is 2 to 48.11. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein a total number of inlet openings is 4 to 36.12. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein the casing comprises inlet openings with differently-sized opening areas.13. The button cell according to claim 7 , wherein the casing has a casing thickness of 0.08 to 0.15 mm.147. The button cell according to claim. claim 7 , wherein the inlet openings widen conically towards a casing inner side from the outside.15. A metal- ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-07-2013 дата публикации

PART SOLID, PART FLUID AND FLOW ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS INCLUDING METAL-AIR AND LI-AIR BATTERY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130189592A1
Автор: ROUMI Farshid, ROUMI Jamshid
Принадлежит:

The invention provides part solid, part fluid and flow electrochemical cells, for example, metal-air and lithium-air batteries and three-dimensional electrode arrays for use in part solid, part fluid electrochemical and flow cells and metal-air and lithium-air batteries. 1. A part solid , part fluid electrochemical cell comprising:a plurality of plate electrodes, wherein each plate electrode includes an array of apertures, wherein the plate electrodes are arranged in a substantially parallel orientation such that the each aperture of an individual plate electrode is aligned along an independent plate alignment axis passing through an aperture of each of the other plate electrodes;one or more solid rod electrodes, wherein the one or more solid rod electrodes are arranged such that each solid rod electrode extends a length along an independent solid rod alignment axis passing through an aperture of each plate electrode;one or more porous rod electrodes, wherein the one or more porous rod electrodes are arranged such that each porous rod electrode extends a length along an independent porous rod alignment axis passing through an aperture of each plate electrode;at least one electrolyte provided between said solid rod electrodes and said plate electrodes and said porous rod electrodes, wherein said at least one electrolyte is capable of conducting charge carriers;wherein a first surface area includes a cumulative surface area of the plurality of plate electrodes, wherein a second surface area includes a cumulative surface area of each aperture array, wherein a third surface area includes a cumulative surface area of each of the solid rod electrodes and wherein a fourth surface area includes a cumulative surface area of each of the porous rod electrodes.2. A flow electrochemical cell comprising:a plurality of plate electrodes, wherein each plate electrode includes an array of apertures, wherein the plate electrodes are arranged in a substantially parallel orientation ...

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Номер записи: 48
01-08-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITE, CATALYST INCLUDING THE SAME, FUEL CELL AND LITHIUM AIR BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130196237A1
Автор: JIN Seon-ah, LEE Kang-hee, PAK Chan-ho, YOO Dae-jong
Принадлежит:

A composite including: a carbonaceous material; and a solid solution including a first metal and a cerium oxide, wherein the solid solution is disposed on the carbonaceous material. 1. A composite comprising:a carbonaceous material; anda solid solution comprising a first metal and a cerium oxide, wherein the solid solution is disposed on the carbonaceous material.2. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the first metal is at least one metal selected from Groups 3-8 claim 1 , 10-14 claim 1 , and 16.3. The composite of claim 2 , wherein the first metal is at least one selected from manganese (Mn) claim 2 , vanadium (V) claim 2 , copper (Cu) claim 2 , zinc (Zn) claim 2 , iron (Fe) claim 2 , cobalt (Co) claim 2 , and titanium (Ti).4. The composite of claim 3 , wherein the first metal is manganese.5. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the solid solution is present in an amount of about 5 to about 90 parts by weight claim 1 , based on 100 parts by weight of the composite.6. The composite of claim 1 , wherein an amount of the first metal is about 0.1 to about 1.5 moles claim 1 , based on 1 mole of cerium of the cerium oxide.7. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the composite comprises a composition represented by at least one selected from Formula 1 and Formula 2:{'br': None, 'sup': '1', 'sub': x', '2, 'MO—CeO/C\u2003\u2003Formula 1'}{'sup': '1', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'sub': y', '1-y', '2, 'sup': '1', 'CeMO/C\u2003\u2003Formula 2'}, 'wherein in Formula 1, 1≦x≦3, Mis the first metal, and'}{'sup': '1', 'wherein in Formula 2, 0.01≦y≦0.99, Mis the first metal, and in Formulas 1 and 2, independently, the first metal is at least one metal selected from Groups 3-8, 10-14, and 16.'}8. The composite of claim 7 , wherein the first metal is manganese.9. A catalyst comprising the composite of and a second metal.10. The catalyst of claim 9 , wherein the second metal is at least one metal selected from Groups 8-11.11. The catalyst of claim 10 , wherein the second metal is at least one ...

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Номер записи: 49
08-08-2013 дата публикации

AIR CATHODE, METAL-AIR BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AIR CATHODE FOR METAL-AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20130202974A1
Автор: Mizuno Fuminori
Принадлежит:

An object of the present invention is to provide a metal-air battery having excellent durability and capacity by facilitating a reaction of oxygen radicals and metal ions at an air cathode. 1. An air cathode used for a metal-air battery comprising an air cathode , an anode and an electrolyte layer which is present between the air cathode and the anode and which conducts metal ions between the air cathode and the anode ,wherein the air cathode comprises an air cathode layer comprising at least an electroconductive material and a first supporting electrolyte salt.2. The air cathode according to claim 1 ,wherein the electrolyte layer comprises a liquid electrolyte comprising a second supporting electrolyte salt, andwherein the air cathode layer contains 0.05 to 2.5 mol of the first supporting electrolyte salt with respect to 1 L of the liquid electrolyte contained in the electrolyte layer.3. A metal-air battery comprising an air cathode claim 1 , an anode and an electrolyte layer which is present between the air cathode and the anode and which conducts metal ions between the air cathode and the anode claim 1 ,wherein the air cathode comprises an air cathode layer comprising at least an electroconductive material and a first supporting electrolyte salt, andwherein the electrolyte layer comprises a liquid electrolyte comprising a second supporting electrolyte salt.4. The metal-air battery according to claim 3 ,wherein the air cathode layer contains 0.05 to 2.5 mol of the first supporting electrolyte salt with respect to 1 L of the liquid electrolyte contained in the electrolyte layer, andwherein the electrolyte layer contains 0.5 to 1.2 mol of the second supporting electrolyte salt with respect to 1 L of the liquid electrolyte contained in the electrolyte layer.5. The metal-air battery according to claim 4 , wherein the total amount of the first supporting electrolyte salt contained in the air cathode layer and the second supporting electrolyte salt contained in the ...

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Номер записи: 50
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Magnesium metal-air battery

Номер: US20130209899A1
Автор: Susumu Suzuki
Принадлежит: SUWEI ASSOCIATION

Disclosed is a magnesium metal-air battery in which capacity of a negative electrode made of magnesium or its alloy is sufficiently utilized for battery performance and which has a positive electrode material which is capable of coping with the capacity of the negative electrode. The magnesium metal-air battery includes at least one unit battery cell. The cell comprises a negative electrode made of magnesium or its alloy; a positive electrode-side catalyst layer including, as positive active material, activated carbon for absorbing oxygen in air, anhydrous poly-carboxylate, manganese and metal powder; a positive current collector which is made of conductive material and which is laminated on the positive electrode-side catalyst layer; and a separator which allows passing of ions between the negative electrode and the positive electrode-side catalyst layer while it separates therebetween. The positive electrode-side catalyst layer may further include carbon black, metal chloride and graphite. In use, where water or metal chloride solution is supplied to at least the positive electrode-side catalyst layer, an electromotive force is generated between the negative electrode and the positive current collector. In the case where a plurality of unit battery cells are connected in series, an insulator is provided therebetween.

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Номер записи: 51
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Bifunctional (rechargeable) air electrodes

Номер: US20130209919A1
Автор: Lois Johnson, Michael Binder, Michael Kunz, Michael Oster, Phillip J. Black, Regan Johnson, Stefanie Sharp-Goldman, Steven Amendola, Tesia Chciuk
Принадлежит: EOS Energy Storage LLC

Performance, properties and stability of bifunctional air electrodes may be improved by using modified current collectors, and improving water wettability of air electrode structures. This invention provides information on creating non-corroding, electrically rechargeable, bifunctional air electrodes. In some embodiments, this bifunctional air electrode includes a corrosion-resistant outer layer and an electrically conductive inner layer. In some embodiments, this bifunctional air electrode includes titanium suboxides formed by reducing titanium dioxide. Titanium suboxides may be corrosion-resistant and electrically conductive.

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Номер записи: 52
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Electro-catalyst

Номер: US20130216923A1
Автор: Machiel Saakes, Matthias Wessling, Seyed Schwan Hosseiny
Принадлежит: Magneto Special Anodes BV

The present invention relates to an electro-catalyst M′ a IrbM c , wherein M′ is selected from the group consisting of Pt, Ta and Ru, and wherein the molar ratio a:b is within the range of 85:15 to 50:50 and the molar ratio a:c is within the range of 50:50 to 95:5, both calculated as pure metal and wherein M is selected from metals from Groups 3-15 of the Periodic System of Elements. The present invention further relates to an electrode comprising a support and the electro-catalyst. The present invention further relates to the use of the electro-catalyst and/or the electrode in electrochemical processes which comprise an oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), an oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), a hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR), a carbon monoxide oxidation reaction (COR) or a methanol oxidation reaction (MOR).

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Номер записи: 53
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Electrolyte Replenishing System And Method

Номер: US20130224610A1
Автор: Andrew Robert Drews, James A. Adams, Mohan Karulkar
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A battery system includes a battery including an anode, a cathode, and a liquid electrolyte; and a conduit communicating to the battery an electrolyte liquid having an electrolyte salt density lower than an electrolyte salt density of the liquid electrolyte. The electrolyte may be non-aqueous. The electrolyte may be volatile.

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Номер записи: 54
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Li-air batteries having ether-based electrolytes

Номер: US20130230783A1
Автор: Jun Lu, Kah Chun Lau, Khalil Amine, Larry A. Curtiss, Yang-Kook Sun, Zhengcheng Zhang
Принадлежит: UChicago Argonne LLC

A lithium-air battery includes a cathode including a porous active carbon material, a separator, an anode including lithium, and an electrolyte including a lithium salt and polyalkylene glycol ether, where the porous active carbon material is free of a metal-based catalyst.

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Номер записи: 55
12-09-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM BATTERY

Номер: US20130236796A1
Автор: Chen Rongrong, He Hui, Kim Youngsik
Принадлежит:

An electrochemical cell, including a first electrode, a second electrode spaced from the first electrode, and a lithium ion electrolyte disposed between the first and second electrode and in ionic communication therewith. The first electrode is selected from the group including LiVS, LiVS, LiVOintercalated with sulfur, LiVOintercalated with sulfur, and combinations thereof. 1. A lithium-air electrochemical cell , comprising in combination:a lithium metal electrode;a first volume of organic liquid electrolyte in contact with the lithium metal electrode;a second volume of aqueous liquid electrolyte;a lithium ion conducting glass ceramic separator positioned between the first and second volumes;an air electrode in contact with the second volume; andair in contact with the air electrode.2. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the electrodes generate a charge voltage of about 4.2 volts.3. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein discharge current density is at least about 0.05 mA/cm.4. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous electrolyte is deionized water.5. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous electrolyte is LiClO.6. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous electrolyte is LiNO.7. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , and further comprising a discharge/charge voltage efficiency of at least about 75%.8. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , and further comprising a discharge/charge voltage efficiency of at least about 80%.9. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , and further comprising a discharge/charge voltage efficiency of at least about 85%.10. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the air electrode is carbon.11. The electrochemical cell of and further comprising a solid lithium-ion conducting electrolyte claim 1 , wherein the organic liquid electrolyte is in contact with the lithium metal electrode and the solid lithium-ion conducting electrolyte.12. The electrochemical cell of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Oxygen-consuming electrode and method for producing same

Номер: US20130236797A1
Автор: Andreas Bulan, Gregor Polcyn, Lisa Rossrucker, Michael Marx, Norbert Wagner
Принадлежит: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH

An oxygen-consuming electrode, in particular for use in chloralkali electrolysis, having a novel catalyst coating and also an electrolysis apparatus are described. Furthermore, its use in chloralkali electrolysis, fuel cell technology or metal/air batteries is described. The oxygen-consuming electrode comprises at least a support which in particular is electrically conductive, a layer containing a catalyst and a hydrophobic layer, characterized in that it contains gallium in addition to silver as catalytically active component.

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Номер записи: 57
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Iron phosphates: negative electrode materials for aqueous rechargeable sodium ion energy storage devices

Номер: US20130244100A1
Автор: Bing Tan, Guanghui HE, Yong Che, Zhendong Hu
Принадлежит: IMRA America Inc

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to electrode materials based on iron phosphates that can be used as the negative electrode materials for aqueous sodium ion batteries and electrochemical capacitors. At least one embodiment includes a negative electrode material for an aqueous sodium ion based energy storage device. The negative electrode material with a non-olivine crystal structure includes at least one phosphate selected from iron hydroxyl phosphate, Na 3 Fe 3 (PO 4 ) 4 , Na 3 Fe(PO 4 ) 2 , iron phosphate hydrate, ammonium iron phosphate hydrate, carbon-coated or carbon-mixed sodium iron phosphate. At least one embodiment includes an energy storage device that includes such a negative electrode material.

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Номер записи: 58
03-10-2013 дата публикации

AIR BATTERY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130260264A1
Автор: Endo Eishi, Shimizu Keisuke
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A battery device, including a negative electrode; an air electrode; and an electrolyte layer that is provided between the negative electrode and the air electrode, where the air electrode includes a plurality of portions having discharge over-voltages that are different between each portion in a direction from the negative electrode to the air electrode, and where a discharge over-voltage of a portion of the air electrode closest to the negative electrode is lower than a discharge over-voltage of the other of the plurality of portions 1. A battery device , comprising:a negative electrode;an air electrode; andan electrolyte layer that is provided between the negative electrode and the air electrode,wherein the air electrode comprises a plurality of portions having discharge over-voltages that are different between each portion in a direction from the negative electrode to the air electrode, andwherein a discharge over-voltage of a portion of the air electrode closest to the negative electrode is lower than a discharge over-voltage of the other of the plurality of portions.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the negative electrode comprises a metal.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the discharge over-voltage of each portion in the plurality of portions increases in the direction from the negative electrode toward the air electrode.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the increase is substantially continuous.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a catalyst located within at least one of the plurality of portions.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of catalysts positioned within the plurality of portions claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of catalysts has a discharge over-voltage that is different between each catalyst.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the discharge over-voltage of each portion in the plurality of portions increases in a direction from the negative electrode to the air electrode.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 59
03-10-2013 дата публикации

AIR BATTERY, METHOD OF USING AN AIR BATTERY, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130260265A1
Автор: Endo Eishi, Shimizu Keisuke
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A battery device, including a negative electrode; an air electrode; an electrolyte layer that is positioned between the negative electrode and the air electrode; a first current collector on a first surface of the air electrode closest to the negative electrode; and a second current collector on a second surface of the air electrode positioned opposite to the negative electrode; where the first current collector and the second current collector are each electrically connected to the air electrode. 1. A battery device , comprising:a negative electrode;an air electrode;an electrolyte layer that is positioned between the negative electrode and the air electrode;a first current collector on a first surface of the air electrode closest to the negative electrode; anda second current collector on a second surface of the air electrode positioned opposite to the negative electrode;wherein the first current collector and the second current collector are each electrically connected to the air electrode.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the negative electrode comprises a metal.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the metal comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Li claim 2 , K claim 2 , Na claim 2 , Mg claim 2 , Ca claim 2 , Zn claim 2 , and Al.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second current collector is oxygen-permeable.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the oxygen permeates through a hole in the second current collector.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first current collector and the second current collector comprises a metallic mesh material.7. An air battery adapted for use with an electronic device claim 1 , comprising:an air battery comprising a negative electrode, an air electrode, an electrolyte layer that is positioned between the negative electrode and the air electrode, a first current collector on a first surface of the air electrode and positioned closest to the negative electrode, and a second current collector ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Ceramic-supported metal-containing composites for rechargeable oxide-ion battery (rob) cells

Номер: US20130266725A1
Автор: Chun Lu
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method for producing a ceramic-supported metal-containing composite ( 66 ), useful for rechargeable oxide-ion battery cells, contains the steps of: providing a ceramic substrate ( 60 ) and metal-containing material ( 62 ); then depositing ( 64 ) the metal containing material ( 62 ) onto the surface of the ceramic substrate ( 60 ).

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Номер записи: 61
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Hybrid Energy Storage Systems Utilizing Redox Active Organic Compounds

Номер: US20130266836A1
Автор: Liyu Li, Wei Wang, WU Xu, Zhenguo Yang
Принадлежит: Battelle Memorial Institute Inc

Redox flow batteries (RFB) have attracted considerable interest due to their ability to store large amounts of power and energy. Non-aqueous energy storage systems that utilize at least some aspects of RFB systems are attractive because they can offer an expansion of the operating potential window, which can improve on the system energy and power densities. One example of such systems has a separator separating first and second electrodes. The first electrode includes a first current collector and volume containing a first active material. The second electrode includes a second current collector and volume containing a second active material. During operation, the first source provides a flow of first active material to the first volume. The first active material includes a redox active organic compound dissolved in a non-aqueous, liquid electrolyte and the second active material includes a redox active metal.

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Номер записи: 62
17-10-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM BATTERIES USING POLY(ETHYLENE OXIDXE)-BASED NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTES

Номер: US20130273441A1
Автор: Amine Khalil, Chen Zonghai
Принадлежит:

Lithium-air cells employing poly(ethyleneoxide) phosphate-based electrolytes may be prepared and exhibit improved charge carrying capacity. Such PEO phosphates generally have the formulas IIa, IIb, IIc, where: 3. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein at least one of Ror Ris a group of Formula IIa claim 1 , IIb claim 1 , IIc claim 1 , or IId.4. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , further comprising a siloxanyl carbonate co-solvent.5. The lithium-air cell of claim 4 , wherein the co-solvent is 1-[1-trimethylsiloxanyl-ethyl]ethylene carbonate.6. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte is not a gelled electrolyte.7. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein the poly(ethyleneoxide) solvent is present from about 5 wt % to about 95 wt % claim 1 , wherein the wt % is calculated on the total weight of the poly(ethyleneoxide) solvent claim 1 , the salt claim 1 , and the electrode stabilizing additive.8. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein the lithium salt is electrochemically and chemically stable in the presence of oxygen.9. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein:{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '5', '2', '4', '4', '6', '6', '2', '2', '4', '2', '4', '2', '4', '3', '3', '3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '2', '5', '2', '2', '4', '2', '2', '2', '4', '2', '12', '12-p', 'p', '2', '10', '10-y', 'y, 'the lithium salt is selected from the group consisting of LiCFCO, LiCFCO, LiClO, LiBF, LiAsF, LiPF, LiPF(CO), LiPFCO, LiCFSO, LiN(CFSO), LiC(CFSO), LiN(SOCF)), lithium alkyl fluorophosphates, Li(CO), LiBFCO, LiBXH, LiBXH, and mixtures of any two or more thereof;'}X is selected from the group consisting of OH, F, Cl, and Br;p=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12; andy=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.10. The lithium-air cell of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the lithium salt is from about 0.01 M to about 2.0 M.11. The lithium-air cell of further comprising an electrode stabilizing additive that can be oxidized or polymerized on the surface of a ...

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Номер записи: 63
17-10-2013 дата публикации

HIGH-ENERGY METAL AIR BATTERIES

Номер: US20130273443A1
Автор: Wang Deyu, Williford Ralph E., Xiao Jie, Xu Wu
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Disclosed herein are embodiments of lithium/air batteries and methods of making and using the same. Certain embodiments are pouch-cell batteries encased within an oxygen-permeable membrane packaging material that is less than 2% of the total battery weight. Some embodiments include a hybrid air electrode comprising carbon and an ion insertion material, wherein the mass ratio of ion insertion material to carbon is 0.2 to 0.8. The air electrode may include hydrophobic, porous fibers. In particular embodiments, the air electrode is soaked with an electrolyte comprising one or more solvents including dimethyl ether, and the dimethyl ether subsequently is evacuated from the soaked electrode. In other embodiments, the electrolyte comprises 10-20% crown ether by weight. 1. A lithium/air battery , comprising:an anode current collector;a lithium metal anode having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the lithium metal anode is in electrical contact with the anode current collector;a separator having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the separator is in physical contact with the second surface of the lithium anode;an ion insertion material layer having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the ion insertion material layer is in physical contact with the second surface of the separator;a cathode current collector having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the cathode current collector is in electrical contact with the second surface of the ion insertion material layer;a carbon-based air electrode having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the carbon-based air electrode is in electrical contact with the second surface of the cathode current collector; anda gas diffusion membrane having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the gas distribution membrane is in physical contact with the second surface ...

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Номер записи: 64
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Ionic Conductive Chromophores and Nonaqueous Redox Flow Batteries

Номер: US20130273459A1
Автор: Lelia Cosimbescu, Vincent L. Sprenkle, Wei Wang, WU Xu, Xiaoliang Wei
Принадлежит: Battelle Memorial Institute Inc

Ionic conductive chromophores can be used as the positive electrolytes for high-energy density, nonaqueous redox flow battery (NRFB) systems. The nonaqueous nature of the NRFB systems allow for high operation voltage (compared to aqueous systems). Furthermore, the structure modifications to chromophores described herein improve the solubility of the resultant ionic conductive chromophores, thereby allowing them to be used in flow cell configurations.

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Номер записи: 65
24-10-2013 дата публикации

METAL-AIR BATTERY AND ENERGY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130280623A1
Автор: Arai Tomoharu, Kaga Masaki, MIZUHATA Hirotaka, Takenaka Shinobu, Yoshida Akihito, Yoshie Tomohisa
Принадлежит: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

The present invention has been achieved to provide a metal-air battery that allows removal of a metallic compound without suspending power supply. The metal-air battery of the present invention includes: first and second electrolytic tanks for storing an electrolytic solution; a metallic electrode to serve as an anode provided in the first electrolytic tank; and an air electrode to serve as a cathode, wherein the metallic electrode is formed of a metal which becomes a metallic ion or composes a metallic compound in the electrolytic solution with progress of a battery reaction, the first and second electrolytic tanks are communicated with each other for allowing the electrolytic solution in the first electrolytic tank to move into the second electrolytic tank, and the metallic ion or the metallic compound in the electrolytic solution is precipitated as a metallic compound precipitate in the second electrolytic tank. 1. A metal-air battery comprising: first and second electrolytic tanks for storing an electrolytic solution; a metallic electrode to serve as an anode , the metallic electrode provided in the first electrolytic tank; and an air electrode to serve as a cathode , whereinthe metallic electrode is formed of a metal which becomes a metallic ion or composes a metallic compound in the electrolytic solution with progress of a battery reaction,the first and second electrolytic tanks are communicated with each other for allowing the electrolytic solution in the first electrolytic tank to move into the second electrolytic tank, andthe metallic ion or the metallic compound in the electrolytic solution is precipitated as a metallic compound precipitate in the second electrolytic tank.2. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second electrolytic tanks are communicated with each other so that the electrolytic solution in the first electrolytic tank flows into the second electrolytic tank and the electrolytic solution in the second ...

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Номер записи: 66
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Metal/Air Battery with Oxidation Resistant Cathode

Номер: US20130280624A1
Автор: Albertus Paul, Christensen John F., Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method of forming a metal/air electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes forming a negative electrode including a form of lithium as an active ingredient, providing a three dimensional network formed from an inert material, forming a positive electrode using the three dimensional network, providing a separator between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and providing for a supply of oxygen to the positive electrode. 1. A method of forming a metal/air electrochemical cell , comprising:forming a negative electrode including a form of lithium as an active ingredient;providing a three dimensional network formed from an inert material;forming a positive electrode using the three dimensional network;providing a separator between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; andproviding for a supply of oxygen to the positive electrode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the three dimensional network includes:providing a three dimensional carbon network;exposing the three dimensional carbon network to a silicon precursor; andconverting the three dimensional carbon network to a three dimensional silicon carbide network.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:doping the three dimensional silicon carbide network to adjust the electrical conductivity of the three dimensional silicon carbide network.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the three dimensional carbon network comprises:providing a three dimensional carbon network of carbon fibers.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the three dimensional carbon network comprises:providing a three dimensional carbon network of carbon nano-tubes.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the three dimensional carbon network comprises:providing a three dimensional carbon network of carbon fibers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the three dimensional network includes:providing a three dimensional silicon network;exposing the three dimensional silicon network to a ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-11-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM BATTERY WITH HERMETICALLY SEALED ANODE

Номер: US20130302704A1
Автор: De Jonghe Lutgard C., Katz Bruce D., Nimon Yevgeniy S., Petrov Alexei, Visco Steven J.
Принадлежит: POLYPLUS BATTERY COMPANY

Protected anode architectures for active metal anodes have a polymer adhesive seal that provides a hermetic enclosure for the active metal of the protected anode inside an anode compartment. The compartment is substantially impervious to ambient moisture and battery components such as catholyte (electrolyte about the cathode), and prevents volatile components of the protected anode, such as anolyte (electrolyte about the anode), from escaping. The architecture is formed by joining the protected anode to an anode container. The polymer adhesive seals provide a hermetic seal at the joint between a surface of the protected anode and the container. 1. A battery cell , comprising:an anode comprising lithium;a cathode;a protective membrane architecture conductive to lithium ions in ionic continuity with the anode;an anode container joined to the protective membrane architecture;a hermetic seal between the protective membrane architecture and the container, thereby forming a substantially impervious anode compartment having an interior region containing the anode and exclusive of the cathode, the interior region hermetically sealed from the cathode;whereby the anode is isolated in the anode compartment by the hermetic seal, while allowing for lithium ion transport between the anode and cathode into and out of the anode compartment.2. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the hermetic seal joining the anode container to the protective membrane architecture is substantially impervious to aqueous catholyte and anolyte comprising organic solvents.3. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the anode is lithium metal.4. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the anode is a lithium metal alloy.5. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the anode comprises a lithium intercalating material.6. The battery cell of claim 1 , wherein the protective membrane architecture comprises an ionically conductive solid state membrane.7. The battery cell of claim 6 , wherein the solid state membrane ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-11-2013 дата публикации

AIR SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20130302705A1
Автор: SASA Masaaki, Tanaka Tsutomu, YAMAMOTO TAMOTSU, YOSHIDA Kensuke
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

To provide an air secondary battery, which contains: an anion exchange membrane; an anode containing a metal, which is provided at one side of the anion exchange membrane; and a cathode, which is provided at the opposite side of the anode across the anion exchange membrane, and is in contact with air, wherein the cathode contains an amphoteric catalyst layer containing an amphoteric catalyst, and an oxygen reduction catalyst layer containing an oxygen reduction catalyst in this order from the side of the anion exchange membrane, where the amphoteric catalyst exhibits activity in oxygen reduction, and activity in oxygen generation, and the oxygen reduction catalyst exhibits activity in oxygen reduction. 1. An air secondary battery , comprising:an anion exchange membrane;an anode containing a metal, which is provided at one side of the anion exchange membrane; anda cathode, which is provided at the opposite side of the anode across the anion exchange membrane, and is in contact with air,wherein the cathode contains an amphoteric catalyst layer containing an amphoteric catalyst, and an oxygen reduction catalyst layer containing an oxygen reduction catalyst in this order from the side of the anion exchange membrane, where the amphoteric catalyst exhibits activity in oxygen reduction, and activity in oxygen generation, and the oxygen reduction catalyst exhibits activity in oxygen reduction.2. The air secondary battery according to claim 1 , wherein the amphoteric catalyst is pyrochlore structured metal oxide.3. The air secondary battery according to claim 2 , wherein the pyrochlore structured metal oxide is represented by the following composition formula 1:{'br': None, 'sub': 2', '2-x', 'x', '7-y, 'A[BA]O\u2003\u2003Composition Formula 1'}where A denotes Pb or Bi; B denotes Ru or Ir; x satisfies 0≦x≦1; and y satisfies 0≦y≦0.5.4. The air secondary battery according to claim 2 , wherein the pyrochlore structured metal oxide is PbRuO claim 2 , BiRuO claim 2 , or PbIrO ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-11-2013 дата публикации

AIR-METAL SECONDARY BATTERY UNIT AND AIR-METAL SECONDARY BATTERY MODULE INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20130309584A1
Автор: Kong Jae Kyung, Ryou Byung Hoon
Принадлежит: E.M.W.ENERGY CO., LTD.

An air-metal secondary battery module includes one or more metal-air secondary battery units, each of which has a water intake part for taking an aqueous solution therein and a gas outlet port for discharging gas generated during charging; an aqueous solution storage unit which stores the aqueous solution; an aqueous solution supply unit which connects the one or more water intake parts to the aqueous solution storage unit; and a gas discharge unit which is connected to the one or more gas outlet ports to discharge the gas discharged from the gas outlet ports to the outside. 1. An air-metal secondary battery module comprising:a metal-air secondary battery unit having a water intake section to collect an aqueous solution and a gas discharge port configured to discharge a gas generated upon charge;an aqueous solution storage unit to store the aqueous solution;an aqueous solution supply unit to connect the water intake section and the aqueous solution storage unit; anda gas discharge unit connected to the gas discharge port and to discharge the gas discharged from the gas discharge port to the outside.2. The air-metal secondary battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the metal-air secondary battery unit comprises:a battery case having the water intake section and the gas discharge port;a negative electrode gel accommodated in the battery case, and to receive the aqueous solution from the water intake section to supplement moisture discharged upon discharge;an air positive electrode film accommodated in the battery case;a gasket accommodated in the battery case and disposed between the negative electrode gel and the air positive electrode film; anda negative electrode collector disposed between an inner wall of the battery case and the negative electrode gel.3. The air-metal secondary battery module according to claim 1 , wherein the gas discharge unit comprises:a gas discharge conduit;one or more branch conduits branched off from the gas discharge conduit and ...

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Номер записи: 70
05-12-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY WITH MULTILAYER ELECTRODE

Номер: US20130323609A1
Автор: Suto Koji
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a battery which can prevent deactivation from occurring by avoiding solid deposition at electrodes. The battery includes an anion conductor, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a first aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and a second aqueous liquid electrolyte layer, wherein the first aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and the positive electrode are present in this sequence on a first surface of the anion conductor, and the second aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode are present in this sequence on a second surface of the anion conductor, and wherein the negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer, and the negative electrode active material layer includes a negative electrode active material which can release a metal ion upon discharging. 1. A battery comprising an anion conductor , a positive electrode , a negative electrode , a first aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and a second aqueous liquid electrolyte layer ,wherein the first aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and the positive electrode are present in this sequence on a first surface of the anion conductor, and the second aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode are present in this sequence on a second surface of the anion conductor, andwherein the negative electrode comprises a negative electrode active material layer, and the negative electrode active material layer comprises a negative electrode active material which can release a metal ion upon discharging,wherein the anion conductor has anion-conducting and non-cation-conducting properties; andwherein a second solid electrolyte and a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte layer are present in this sequence between the second aqueous liquid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode, the second solid electrolyte being selected from the group consisting of a solid electrolyte with cation-conducting and non-anion-conducting properties and a solid electrolyte with cation-conducting ...

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Номер записи: 71
12-12-2013 дата публикации

LITHIUM AIR BATTERY MODULE

Номер: US20130330639A1
Автор: IM Dong-min, LEE Dong-joon, Ma Sang-bok, Park Min-sik, Roev Victor, Ryu Young-gyoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A lithium air battery module including a lithium air battery cell including a first electrolyte; an additional electrolyte disposed non-adjacent the first electrolyte; and a housing which accommodates the lithium air battery cell and the additional electrolyte. 1. A lithium air battery module comprising:a lithium air battery cell comprising a first electrolyte;an additional electrolyte disposed non-adjacent the first electrolyte; anda housing, which accommodates the lithium air battery cell and the additional electrolyte.2. The lithium air battery module of claim 1 , wherein the first electrolyte and the additional electrolyte each independently comprise at least one selected from an aqueous liquid electrolyte claim 1 , a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte claim 1 , and a lithium ion conductive polymer.3. The lithium air battery module of claim 2 , wherein the non-aqueous liquid electrolyte comprises at least one selected from a carbonate claim 2 , an ester claim 2 , an ether claim 2 , a ketone claim 2 , an amine claim 2 , a phosphine claim 2 , a nitrile claim 2 , an amide claim 2 , and a sulfolane.4. The lithium air battery module of claim 2 , wherein the lithium ion conductive polymer comprises at least one selected from polyethylene oxide claim 2 , polyacrylonitrile claim 2 , polyester claim 2 , polyethylene glycol claim 2 , polypropylene oxide claim 2 , polymethyl methacrylate claim 2 , polydimethylsiloxane claim 2 , polyvinylpyrrolidone claim 2 , and polyacrylonitrile.5. The lithium air battery module of claim 2 , wherein the additional electrolyte does not include a salt.6. The lithium air battery module of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises:an outlet for discharging air inside the housing; anda collector for collecting the additional electrolyte from the air.7. The lithium air battery module of claim 6 , wherein the collector is disposed in the outlet.8. The lithium air battery module of claim 6 , wherein the collector is effective to collect the ...

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Номер записи: 72
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Electrolyte Additive for Metal-Air Batteries

Номер: US20130330641A1
Автор: Albertus Paul, Christensen John F., Kojic Aleksandar, Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel
Принадлежит:

In accordance with one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode and including an electron conducting matrix and a lithium insertion material wherein LiOis formed as a discharge product, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, an electrolyte including a salt, and a polymer coating on the lithium insertion material, the polymer coating permeable to lithium ions and impermeable to the electrolyte. 1. An electrochemical cell , comprising:a negative electrode including a form of lithium;{'sub': 2', '2, 'a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode and including an electron conducting matrix and a lithium insertion material wherein LiOis formed as a discharge product;'}a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode;an electrolyte including a salt; anda polymer coating on the lithium insertion material, the polymer coating permeable to lithium ions and impermeable to the electrolyte.2. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the polymer coating is formed using a separating additive in the electrolyte.3. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the separating additive comprises:vinylene carbonate.4. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the separating additive comprises:fluoroethylene carbonate.5. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the separating additive comprises:ethylene sulfite.6. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the separating additive comprises 0.1 to 5 weight percent prior to normal operation of the cell.7. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the separating additive comprises 0.5 to 2 weight percent prior to normal operation of the cell.8. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the polymer coating has a high elastic modulus.9. A method of forming an electrochemical cell comprising:providing a negative ...

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Номер записи: 73
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Metal/Air Battery with Electrochemical Oxygen Compression

Номер: US20130344401A1
Автор: Albertus Paul S., Christensen John F., Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel S.
Принадлежит:

A metal/air battery in one embodiment includes a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, wherein the pressure within the positive electrode is maintained at or above 10 bar with compression energy provided by electrons driving electrochemical reaction in the battery during charging of the metal/air battery. 1. A metal/air battery comprising:a negative electrode;a positive electrode; anda separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, wherein the pressure within the positive electrode is maintained at or above 10 bar with compression energy provided by electrons driving electrochemical reaction in the battery during charging of the metal/air battery.2. The metal/air battery of claim 1 , further comprising:a reservoir external to the positive electrode, the reservoir configured to store oxygen generated during charging of the metal/air battery.3. The metal/air battery of claim 2 , wherein pressure within the reservoir is maintained at less than 350 bar.4. The metal/air battery of claim 1 , wherein the separator is configured to inhibit movement of oxygen through the separator.5. The metal/air battery of claim 4 , wherein the separator includes a layer of ceramic material.6. The metal/air battery of claim 1 , further comprising:an inflatable bladder configured to receive oxygen generated during charging of the metal/air battery.7. The metal/air battery of claim 6 , wherein the inflatable bladder is located within the positive electrode.8. A metal/air battery comprising:a negative electrode;a positive electrode;a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; anda fixed amount of oxygen within the battery, wherein the pressure within the positive electrode is maintained at or above 10 bar with compression energy provided by electrons driving electrochemical reaction in the battery during charging of the metal/air ...

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Номер записи: 74
26-12-2013 дата публикации

MULTICAPABILITY PRINTED MICROACTUATORS WITH FUEL AND OXIDIZER CONTROL DEVICE GROUP

Номер: US20130344402A1
Автор: JR. Brooke, SCHUMM
Принадлежит:

The invention proposes resealable, electrically responsive, microvalves in conjunction with a battery of cells, a case containing a battery, or a cell with an oxygen diffusion layer in order to increase the current supplying capability of small fuel cells and batteries by providing a metal, semiconductor or polymer barrier membrane containing metal oxides or other advantageous materials to allow increased fuel or oxygen diffusion into the fuel or oxygen depolarized cell or battery. 1. A battery for powering an electrical appliance comprising:at least one microactuator valve system having at least one aperture;a means for sealing for each said aperture;at least one of said means for sealing having at least one diffusion layer having an oxygen diffusion enhancing compound;at least one aperture associated with said at least one means for sealing to admit fluid to the interior of said at least one battery through said at least one aperture while said appliance is operating;said at least one means for sealing being disposed to occlude admission of fluid to the interior of said battery through said at least one aperture while said appliance is not operating;said at least one microactuator valve system being disposed in said battery so that upon operation of said electrical appliance, said at least one diffusion layer and said at least one aperture associated with said at least one microactuator valve system cooperate to admit fluid into the interior of said battery while said appliance is operating.2. The battery according to claim 1 , further comprising:said microactuator valve system being printed on said battery.3. The battery according to claim 2 , further comprising:said at least one diffusion layer having a pore structure;said oxygen diffusion material being on the surface of said pore structure and being selected from the group of metal, metal oxides or porous polymers having an oxide or hydroxyl molecule on the surface of said pore structure.4. The battery ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Metal/Air Battery with Gas Driven Mixing

Номер: US20130344403A1
Автор: Albertus Paul S., Christensen John F., Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel S.
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In one embodiment, a metal/air battery includes a negative electrode, a positive electrode, a protection layer located between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and a liquid phase electrolyte within the positive electrode, wherein the positive electrode is arranged to induce convection of the electrolyte by movement of a gas phase of oxygen within the positive electrode. 1. A metal/air battery comprising:a negative electrode;a positive electrode;a protection layer located between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; anda liquid phase electrolyte within the positive electrode, wherein the positive electrode is arranged to induce convection of the electrolyte by movement of a gas phase of oxygen within the positive electrode.2. The metal/air battery of claim 1 , further comprising:a containment layer configured to pass a gas phase into the positive electrode, the containment layer aligned with a flow path of the gas phase through the positive electrode; anda current collector for the positive electrode, wherein the current collector is not aligned with the flow path.3. The meta/air battery of claim 1 , further comprising:a gas phase baffling, the gas phase baffling configured to generate a directed flow of gas phase into the positive electrode whereby a convection current is generated in the positive electrode.4. A method of forming a metal/air battery comprising:determining a limiting current for the metal/air battery;determining an electrolyte convection amount based upon the determined limiting current;providing a negative electrode;providing a positive electrode arranged to induce the determined electrolyte convection by movement of a gas phase of oxygen within the positive electrode;providing a protection layer located between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; andproviding a liquid phase electrolyte within the positive electrode.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein providing a positive electrode arranged to induce the ...

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Номер записи: 76
02-01-2014 дата публикации

IONIC LIQUID FOR AIR BATTERIES, LIQUID ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM AIR BATTERIES COMPRISING THE IONIC LIQUID, AND AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20140004428A1
Автор: NAKAMOTO Hirofumi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An ionic liquid increases power density and discharge capacity in an air battery. Also, to provide a liquid electrolyte for lithium air batteries and an air battery, both of which include the ionic liquid. The ionic liquid for air batteries in which the cation has a structure represented by the following general formulae (1), (2) or (3): 2. The ionic liquid for air batteries according to claim 1 ,{'sup': 1', '4', '5', '7', '8', '10', 'a', 'b, 'wherein at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (1), at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (2), or at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (3) is an amino group represented by —NRR, and'}{'sup': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'wherein Rand Rare groups independent of each other and Rand Rare each an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms.'}3. The ionic liquid for air batteries according to claim 1 ,{'sup': 1', '4', '5', '7', '8', '10', 'c', 'c, 'wherein at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (1), at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (2) or at least one of Rto Rin the general formula (3) is an alkoxy group represented by —ORin which Ris an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.'}4. A liquid electrolyte for lithium air batteries claim 1 , comprising a lithium salt and the ionic liquids defined by .5. An air battery comprising an air electrode claim 1 , a negative electrode and an electrolyte layer present between the air and negative electrodes claim 1 ,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the electrolyte layer comprises the ionic liquids defined by .'} The present invention relates to an ionic liquid configured to increase power density and discharge capacity when used in an air battery. The present invention also relates to a liquid electrolyte for lithium air batteries and an air battery, each of which comprising the ionic liquid.An air battery is a rechargeable battery using a simple substance of ...

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Номер записи: 77
02-01-2014 дата публикации

METAL-AIR FUEL CELL BASED ON SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYTE EMPLOYING METAL NANOPARTICLE AS FUEL

Номер: US20140004430A1
Автор: Ju HyungKuk, Kim Jin Won, LEE Jae Kwang, LEE Jaeyoung
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a metal-air fuel cell based on a solid oxide electrolyte employing metal nanoparticles as fuel. The metal-air fuel cell includes an anode, a cathode, a solid oxide electrolyte and a metal fuel, wherein the metal fuel comprises metal nanoparticles having an average particle diameter ranging from 1 nm to 100 nm. The metal nanoparticles have a low melting point and provide high reactivity. Thus, the metal-air fuel cell forms a metal molten phase at a relatively low temperature thereby improving contactability and has improved reactivity to promote oxidation, thereby enabling highly efficient power generation. 1. A metal-air fuel cell based on a solid oxide electrolyte , comprising: an anode , a cathode , a solid oxide electrolyte and a metal fuel , wherein the metal fuel comprises metal nanoparticles having an average particle diameter ranging from 1 nm to 100 nm.2. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the metal fuel is a gel phase metal fuel comprising the metal nanoparticles dispersed in an organic solvent.3. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 2 , wherein the organic solvent is ethylene glycol.4. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the metal fuel is a metal having a melting point of 250° C. to 1000° C.5. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the metal fuel is a metal selected from the group consisting of Sn claim 1 , VO claim 1 , In claim 1 , Sb claim 1 , Pb claim 1 , Bi claim 1 , Ag claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the metal fuel is Sn.7. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the anode is a porous nickel-gadolinium doped cerium oxide electrode or a porous nickel-yttria stabilized zirconia electrode.8. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte is yttrium-stabilized zirconia.9. The metal-air fuel cell according to claim 1 , wherein the cathode is composed of lanthanum-strontium-manganate.10. ...

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Номер записи: 78
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ALUMINIUM AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20140004431A1
Автор: Sanada Takashi, Yamaguchi Takitaro
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited

An object of the invention is to provide an aluminum air battery that is capable of suppressing self-corrosion of an aluminum negative electrode, even when an alkaline aqueous solution is used as an electrolyte solution. The aluminum air battery of this invention comprises a positive electrode having a positive electrode catalyst, a negative electrode using an aluminum alloy, an air inlet, and an electrolyte solution, and further comprises an anion-exchange membrane arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, in which the anion-exchange membrane separates an electrolyte solution in the side of the positive electrode from an electrolyte solution in the side of the negative electrode. 1. An aluminum air battery comprising a positive electrode having a positive electrode catalyst , a negative electrode using an aluminum alloy , an air inlet , and an electrolyte solution , and comprising:an anion-exchange membrane arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode;wherein the anion-exchange membrane separates an electrolyte solution in the side of the positive electrode from an electrolyte solution in the side of the negative electrode.2. The aluminum air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the anion-exchange membrane has an anion-exchange capacity of 0.5 to 3.0 milliequivalents/g.3. The aluminum air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the anion-exchange membrane is an anion-exchange resin selected from the group consisting of polysulfone claim 1 , polyether sulfone claim 1 , polyphenyl sulfone claim 1 , polyvinylidene fluoride claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , and a mixture thereof.4. The aluminum air battery according t claim 1 , claim 1 , wherein the anion-exchange membrane is an anion-exchange resin selected from the group consisting of styrene claim 1 , divinylbenzene claim 1 , a mixture thereof claim 1 , and a copolymer thereof.5. The aluminum air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte solution in the side ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ACTIVE METAL FUEL CELLS

Номер: US20140004447A1
Автор: De Jonghe Lutgard C., Katz Bruce D., Nimon Yevgeniy S., Visco Steven J.
Принадлежит: POLYPLUS BATTERY COMPANY

Active metal fuel cells are provided. An active metal fuel cell has a renewable active metal (e.g., lithium) anode and a cathode structure that includes an electronically conductive component (e.g., a porous metal or alloy), an ionically conductive component (e.g., an electrolyte), and a fluid oxidant (e.g., air, water or a peroxide or other aqueous solution). The pairing of an active metal anode with a cathode oxidant in a fuel cell is enabled by an ionically conductive protective membrane on the surface of the anode facing the cathode. 1. A lithium fuel cell , comprising:an anode comprising solid lithium metal as fuel;a cathode structure comprising a static electronically conductive component, an ioncially conductive component, and a liquid oxidant; anda lithium ion conductive protective membrane adjacent to the lithium anode, the membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode structure, the membrane isolating the anode from components of the cathode structure;wherein the ionically conductive component comprises a liquid electrolyte and the liquid oxidant comprises water; andfurther comprising lithium dissolved in a solvent on the anode side of the membrane, and wherein lithium ions electrically migrate through the membrane to the cathode side during discharge of the fuel cell.2. The cell of claim 1 , wherein the cell is configured for the liquid oxidant to be continuously supplied to the cathode structure.3. The cell of claim 2 , wherein the liquid oxidant is water.5. The cell of claim 2 , wherein the liquid oxidant comprises peroxide.6. The cell of claim 2 , wherein the liquid oxidant comprises an aqueous solution.7. The cell of claim 2 , wherein the cell is configured for the liquid oxidant to be supplemented by flushing fresh liquid oxidant through the cathode structure.8. The cell of claim 2 , wherein the cell is configured for waste products generated during cell discharge to be removed by flushing the liquid oxidant through the cathode structure.9. ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2014 дата публикации

ANODE FOR LITHIUM AIR BATTERY AND LITHIUM AIR BATTERY INCLUDING THE ANODE

Номер: US20140011101A1
Автор: IM Dong-min, LEE Dong-joon, Ma Sang-bok, Park Min-sik
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An anode for a lithium air battery including an anode active material layer including an anode active material; a first protective layer disposed on the anode active material layer; and a second protective layer disposed on the first protective layer, wherein the first protective layer includes a liquid electrolyte having a viscosity of 5 centipoise or less at a temperature of 20° C., and the second protective layer includes an ion conductive solid electrolyte membrane. 1. An anode for a lithium air battery comprising:an anode active material layer comprising an anode active material;a first protective layer disposed on the anode active material layer; anda second protective layer disposed on the first protective layer, whereinthe first protective layer comprises a liquid electrolyte having a viscosity of 5 centipoise or less at a temperature of 20° C., andthe second protective layer comprises an ion conductive solid electrolyte membrane.2. The anode for a lithium air battery of claim 1 , wherein an ionic radius of an anion of a lithium salt of the liquid electrolyte is 0.5 nanometer or greater.3. The anode for a lithium air battery of claim 1 , wherein a lithium salt of the liquid electrolyte comprises a lithium sulfonimide compound.4. The anode for a lithium air battery of claim 3 , wherein the lithium sulfonimide compound comprises one or more selected from a lithium fluoroalkylsulfonimide claim 3 , a lithium fluoroarylsulfonimide claim 3 , and a lithium fluoroalkylarylsulfonimide.5. The anode for a lithium air battery of claim 3 , wherein the lithium sulfonimide compound comprises one or more selected from Li(FSO)N claim 3 , Li(CFSO)N claim 3 , Li(CFSO)N claim 3 , LiN(CFSO)(CFSO) wherein p and q are different from each other and p and q are each independently an integer of 0 to 20 claim 3 , LiN((SO)CF) wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 claim 3 , Li(CFSO)N claim 3 , Li(CFSO)N claim 3 , Li(CFSO)(CFSO)N claim 3 , LiN(CFSO)(CFSO) wherein p is an integer of 1 to 10 ...

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Номер записи: 81
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Reducing Oxygen and Electrolyte Transport Limitations in the Lithium/Oxygen Battery through Electrode Design and Wetting Control

Номер: US20140017578A1
Автор: Boris Kozinsky, Christina Johnston, John F. Christensen, Paul Albertus, Roel Sanchez-Carrera, Timm Lohmann
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A battery system in one embodiment includes a negative electrode, a separator layer adjacent to the negative electrode, and a positive electrode adjacent to the separator layer, the positive electrode including a gas phase and an electrically conductive framework defining at least one wetting channel, the wetting channel configured to distribute an electrolyte within the electrically conductive framework.

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Номер записи: 82
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Core-shell structured bifunctional catalysts for metal air battery/fuel cell

Номер: US20140023939A1
Автор: Zhongwei Chen, Zhu Chen
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a bifunctional catalyst for use with air metal batteries and fuel cell. The bifunctional catalyst comprising a core and a shell, where the core comprises a metal oxide and the shell comprises a carbon nanostructure. In a further aspect the bifunctional catalyst is catalytically active for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions.

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Номер записи: 83
23-01-2014 дата публикации

LITHIUM-AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20140023940A1
Автор: Guerfi Abdelbast, Trottier Julie, Zaghib Karim
Принадлежит: HYDRO-QUEBEC

The invention relates to an improved lithium-air battery. The battery includes a negative electrode and a positive electrode separated by an electrolyte, wherein the negative electrode consists of a film of metal material selected from among lithium and lithium alloys, the positive electrode includes a film of a porous carbon material on a current collector, and the electrolyte is a solution of lithium salts in a solvent. The battery is characterized in that the surface of the negative electrode opposite the electrolyte has a passivation layer containing LiS, LiSO, LiO, and LiCO, the passivation layer being richer in sulfur compound on the surface thereof that is in contact with the electrolyte. The battery is obtained by means of a method consisting of producing the positive electrode, the electrolyte, and a film of the metal material for forming the negative electrode, and assembling the positive electrode, the electrolyte, and the film of metal material. The method is characterized in that it includes a step of subjecting the film of metal material to a gaseous atmosphere containing SO, before or after the assembly thereof with the positive electrode and the electrolyte. 1. A process for preparing a battery comprising a negative electrode and a positive electrode separated by an electrolyte , in which the negative electrode is constituted by a film of metallic material chosen from lithium and lithium alloys , the positive electrode comprises a film of porous carbon material on a current collector and the electrolyte is a solution of a lithium salt in a solvent , said process consisting in preparing the positive electrode , the electrolyte and a film of metallic material intended to form the negative electrode , and in assembling the positive electrode , the electrolyte and the film of metallic material , the process comprising a step consisting in subjecting the film of metallic material to a gaseous atmosphere containing SO.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 84
23-01-2014 дата публикации

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTES FOR LITHIUM-AIR BATTERIES

Номер: US20140023941A1
Автор: Amine Khalil, Chen Zonghai, Zhang Zhengcheng
Принадлежит:

A lithium-air cell includes a negative electrode; an air positive electrode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte which includes an anion receptor that may be represented by one or more of the formulas. 1. A lithium-air cell comprising:a negative electrode;an air positive electrode; anda non-aqueous electrolyte comprising an anion receptor selected from the group consisting of tri(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)borate, bis(pinacolato)diboron, 1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatriborinane, tri(ethylene glycol methyl ether)borate, tri(bis(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, tri(tri(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, tri(tetra(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, tri(penta(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, tri(hexa(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, tri(hepta(ethylene glycol) methyl ether)borate, and a mixture of any two or more thereof.29-. (canceled)11. The lithium air cell of claim 10 , wherein the poly(ethyleneoxide) solvent comprises a compound represented by Formula Ia claim 10 , Ib claim 10 , Ic claim 10 , Id claim 10 , Ie claim 10 , If claim 10 , or a mixture of any two or more thereof:12. The lithium-air cell of claim 10 , wherein the poly(ethyleneoxide) solvent comprises a compound represented by Formula Ib claim 10 , Ic claim 10 , Id claim 10 , or a mixture of any two or more thereof.14. The lithium-air cell of claim 10 , wherein the poly(ethyleneoxide) solvent comprises:a compound of Formula Ie, If, Ig, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; ora mixture of a compound of Formula Ie, If, or Ig, and a compound of Formula Ia, Ib, Ic, or Id.15. The lithium-air cell of claim 10 , wherein at least one of R claim 10 , R claim 10 , or Ris a group of Formula IIa claim 10 , IIb claim 10 , IIc claim 10 , or IId.16. The lithium-air cell of claim 10 , wherein the non-aqueous electrolyte comprises a siloxanyl carbonate.17. The lithium-air cell of claim 13 , wherein the siloxanyl carbonate is 1-[1-trimethylsiloxanyl-ethyl]ethylene carbonate.18. The lithium-air cell of claim 10 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 85
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METAL-AIR BUTTON CELLS AND THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20140030611A1
Автор: Krebs Martin, Pytlik Edward
Принадлежит: VARTA MICROBATTERY GMBH

A method of producing a metal-air button cell including a housing, an air cathode, a metal-based anode and a separator arranged in the housing, the method including printing the air cathode in the form of a planar layer onto a planar substrate by a screen printing process, wherein a paste including a solvent and/or suspending agent, particles made of an electro-catalytically active material, and binder particles made of a hydrophobic plastic material is used for printing, and inserting the laminar composite structure obtained during printing and which includes the planar substrate and the air cathode applied thereto into the housing and combined with the metal-based anode, wherein the planar substrate, onto which the air cathode is printed, is the separator. 113-. (canceled)16. A method of producing a metal-air button cell having an air cathode and a metal-based anode , wherein the air cathode is applied in the form of a planar layer to a planar substrate by a screen printing process , and the laminar composite structure obtained during printing and comprises the planar substrate and the air cathode applied thereto , is inserted into a button cell housing and combined with the metal-based anode.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein a separator film is the substrate.18. The method according to claim 17 , whereinprior to applying the air cathode, a mesh-type or grid-type conductor structure is printed onto the separator, and/ora mesh-type or grid-type conductor structure, after applying the air cathode, is printed onto the air cathode.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein an air permeable claim 16 , planar substrate made of a microporous material is used for a substrate.20. The method according to claim 19 , whereinprior to applying the air cathode, a mesh-type or grid-type conductor structure printed onto the air permeable, planar substrate, and/ora mesh-type or grid-type conductor structure, after applying the air cathode, is printed onto the air ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Metal/Oxygen Battery with Growth Promoting Structure

Номер: US20140030612A1
Автор: Albertus Paul, Christensen John F., Johnston Christina, Kozinsky Boris, Lohmann Timm, Sanchez-Carrera Roel
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes a negative electrode, a porous separator adjacent to the negative electrode, and a positive electrode separated from the negative electrode by the porous separator, the positive electrode including a conductive matrix and a plurality of insulator particles extending from the conductive matrix. 1. An electrochemical cell , comprising:a negative electrode;a porous separator adjacent to the negative electrode; anda positive electrode separated from the negative electrode by the porous separator, the positive electrode including a conductive matrix and a plurality of insulator particles extending from the conductive matrix.2. The cell of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of insulator particles has an average spacing from each of the other of the plurality of insulator particles of between 1 nanometer and 500 nanometers.3. The cell of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of insulator particles has a maximum size of less than 100 nanometers.4. The cell of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of insulator particles has a maximum size of less than 20 nanometers.5. The cell of claim 1 , wherein:the conductive matrix comprises a plurality of conductive particles;the plurality of conductive particles have a first maximum size;the plurality of insulator particles have a second maximum size; andthe second maximum size is smaller than the first maximum size.6. The cell of claim 5 , wherein a diameter ratio of the plurality of insulator particles to the plurality of conductive particles is less than 0.5.7. The cell of claim 6 , wherein the diameter ratio of the plurality of insulator particles to the plurality of conductive particles is less than 0.1.8. The cell of claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of insulator particles has a maximum size of less than 100 nanometers.9. The cell of claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of insulator particles has an average spacing from each of the other of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 87
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Bipolar ion exchange membranes for batteries and other electrochemical devices

Номер: US20140038019A1
Автор: Qinbai Fan
Принадлежит: GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

A bipolar ion exchange membrane suitable for use in ZnBr batteries, LiBr batteries, and electrolyzers. The membrane is produced by hot pressing or extruding a mixture of an anion exchange ionomer powder, a cation exchange ionomer powder, and a non-porous polymer powder.

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Номер записи: 88
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Cathodes For Lithium-Air Battery Cells With Acid Electrolytes

Номер: US20140038067A1
Автор: Kan HUANG, Yangchuan Xing, Yunfeng Li
Принадлежит: University of Missouri System

In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a layered metal-air cathode for a metal-air battery. Generally, the layered metal-air cathode comprises an active catalyst layer, a transition layer bonded to the active catalyst layer, and a backing layer bonded to the transition layer such that the transition layer is disposed between the active catalyst layer and the backing layer.

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Номер записи: 89
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Metal/Air Flow Battery

Номер: US20140044999A1
Автор: Albertus Paul, Chaturvedi Nalin, Christensen John F., Johnston Christina, Lohmann Timm
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In one embodiment, a battery system includes a negative electrode, a separator adjacent to the negative electrode, a positive electrode separated from the negative electrode by the separator, the positive electrode including an electrode inlet and an electrode outlet, an electrolyte including about 5 molar LiOH located within the positive electrode, and a first pump having a first pump inlet in fluid communication with the electrode outlet and a first pump outlet in fluid communication with the electrode inlet and controlled such that the first pump receives the electrolyte from the electrode outlet and discharges the electrolyte to the electrode inlet during both charge and discharge of the battery system. 1. A battery system , comprising:a negative electrode;a separator adjacent to the negative electrode;a positive electrode separated from the negative electrode by the separator, the positive electrode including an electrode inlet and an electrode outlet;an electrolyte including about 5 molar LiOH located within the positive electrode; anda first pump having a first pump inlet in fluid communication with the electrode outlet and a first pump outlet in fluid communication with the electrode inlet and controlled such that the first pump receives the electrolyte from the electrode outlet and discharges the electrolyte to the electrode inlet during both charge and discharge of the battery system.2. The battery system of claim 1 , further comprising:a reservoir having a reservoir inlet in fluid communication with the electrode outlet and a first reservoir outlet in fluid communication with the first pump inlet.3. The battery system of claim 2 , wherein the reservoir is located lower than the electrode outlet such that an unattached solid within the positive electrode is forced by gravity toward the reservoir inlet.4. The battery system of claim 2 , wherein the reservoir comprises:{'sub': '2', 'a nucleation structure configured to facilitate crystallization of super- ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Controlling the Location of Product Distribution and Removal in a Metal/Oxygen Cell

Номер: US20140045080A1
Автор: John F. Christensen, Paul Albertus
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In accordance with one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode and configured to use a form of oxygen as a reagent, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the thick positive electrode, and an electrolyte including a salt concentration of less than 1 molar filling or nearly filling the positive electrode.

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Номер записи: 91
13-02-2014 дата публикации

LITHIUM ION OXYGEN BATTERY

Номер: US20140045082A1
Автор: Hori Mao, ISOGAI Yuji, Sakai Hiroshi, Tanaami Kiyoshi, TANIUCHI Takuya
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A lithium ion oxygen battery capable of achieving a high energy density without being decreased in performance due to moisture or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is provided. A lithium ion oxygen battery comprises a positive electrode containing oxygen as an active material and a lithium source, a negative electrode made of a material capable of occluding or releasing lithium ions, and an electrolyte layer sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and capable of conducting the lithium ions. The positive electrode the negative electrode and the electrolyte layer are housed in a hermetic case The positive electrode comprises an oxygen storage material and a lithium compound (excluding a combined metal oxide of lithium and another metal) as the lithium source. 1. A lithium ion oxygen battery comprising:a positive electrode containing oxygen as an active material and a lithium source;a negative electrode made of a material capable of occluding or releasing lithium ions; andan electrolyte layer sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and capable of conducting the lithium ions, wherein the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the electrolyte layer are housed in a hermetic case, andthe positive electrode comprises an oxygen storage material and a lithium compound, except for a combined metal oxide of lithium and another metal, as the lithium source,the oxygen storage material comprises a function to occlude oxygen generated from the lithium compound when charging, a function to adsorb the oxygen on a surface thereof when charging, a function to release the occluded oxygen when discharging, and a function to desorb the adsorbed oxygen when discharging, and{'sub': 3', '3', '3', '2', '1-x', 'x', '1-y', 'y', '3', '1-x', 'x', '1-y', 'y', '3', '2-(a+b+c)', 'a', 'b', 'c', '3, 'the oxygen storage material is any one of a combined metal oxide expressed by YMnO, reduction-treated YMnO, YMnOcontaining ZrO, a compound ...

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Номер записи: 92
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Metal Air Battery Including a Composite Anode

Номер: US20140045100A1
Автор: Kruglick Ezekiel, Miller Seth Adrian, Thomas Yager
Принадлежит: Empire Technology Development LLC.

Implementations and techniques for metal air batteries including a composite anode are generally disclosed. 121.-. (canceled)22. A method to produce a metal air battery , the method comprising:forming a corrosion resistant coating on a surface of an anode core to form a first composite anode, the anode core comprising a first metal and the corrosion resistant coating comprising a second metal that is different from the first metal;forming a cathode configured to discharge a positive charge from the metal air battery;forming a deplating electrode configured to at least partially electropolish the corrosion resistant coating from the first composite anode over two or more stages, wherein an initial portion of the corrosion resistant coating is configured to be removed during initial operation and one or more subsequent portions of the corrosion resistant coating are configured to be removed during one or more subsequent operations;providing a battery housing; andstoring an electrolyte in the battery housing in contact with the cathode, the first composite anode, and the deplating electrode, wherein the electrolyte is configured to precipitate the corrosion resistant coating during electropolishing of the first composite anode.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first metal associated with the anode core comprises at least one of aluminum claim 22 , magnesium claim 22 , lithium claim 22 , zinc claim 22 , and iron.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the second metal associated with the corrosion resistant coating comprises at least one of nickel claim 22 , platinum claim 22 , copper claim 22 , and zinc.25. The method of claim 22 , wherein the electrolyte includes a precipitation substance comprising at least one of ascorbic acid claim 22 , succinic acid claim 22 , and citric acid.26. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first metal associated with the anode core comprises at least one of aluminum claim 22 , magnesium claim 22 , lithium claim 22 , zinc claim 22 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE AND STRUCTURE OF MULTIPLE ELECTROCHEMISTRIES AND ENERGY GATHERING COMPONENTS WITHIN A UNIFIED STRUCTURE

Номер: US20140050857A1
Автор: ALBANO Fabio, SASTRY Ann Marie, WANG Chia Wei
Принадлежит: Sakti3, Inc.

A method for using an integrated battery and device structure includes using two or more stacked electrochemical cells integrated with each other formed overlying a surface of a substrate. The two or more stacked electrochemical cells include related two or more different electrochemistries with one or more devices formed using one or more sequential deposition processes. The one or more devices are integrated with the two or more stacked electrochemical cells to form the integrated battery and device structure as a unified structure overlying the surface of the substrate. The one or more stacked electrochemical cells and the one or more devices are integrated as the unified structure using the one or more sequential deposition processes. The integrated battery and device structure is configured such that the two or more stacked electrochemical cells and one or more devices are in electrical, chemical, and thermal conduction with each other. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for using an integrated battery and device structure , the method comprising:providing two or more stacked electrochemical cells integrated with each other formed overlying a surface of a substrate, the two or more stacked electrochemical cells comprising related two or more different electrochemistries; andperforming one or more sequential deposition processes in forming one or more devices integrally with the two or more stacked electrochemical cells to form the integrated battery and device structure as a unified structure overlying the surface of the substrate;whereupon the one or more stacked electrochemical cells and the one or more devices are integrated as the unified structure using the one or more sequential deposition processes; andwherein the integrated battery and device structure is configured such that the two or more stacked electrochemical cells and one or more devices are in electrical, chemical, and thermal conduction with each other; andusing the integrated battery and device ...

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Номер записи: 94
20-02-2014 дата публикации

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE MEMBRANE ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20140050994A1
Автор: Katz Bruce D., Nimon Yevgeniy S., Visco Steven J.
Принадлежит:

Li/air battery cells are configurable to achieve very high energy density. The cells include a protected a lithium metal or alloy anode and an aqueous catholyte in a cathode compartment. In addition to the aqueous catholyte, components of the cathode compartment include an air cathode (e.g., oxygen electrode) and a variety of other possible elements. 1. An electrochemical device comprising:a first electrode comprising a lithium anode;a protective membrane architecture comprising a lithium ion conducting oxide having a garnet like structure; anda second electrode in ionic communication with the first electrode via the protective membrane architecture.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lithium ion conducting oxide is selected from the group consisting of LiLaMO claim 1 , where M=Nb or Ta.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lithium ion conducting oxide is LiLaNbO.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lithium ion conducting oxide is LiLaTaO.5. The device of wherein the lithium anode is selected from the group consisting of lithium metal claim 1 , a lithium intercalation material and a lithium alloy.6. A battery cell claim 1 , comprising: 'a lithium anode having a first surface and a second surface,', 'a protected anode, comprising,'}a protective membrane architecture on at least the first surface of the anode,a cathode compartment comprising a cathode for reducing molecular oxygen and an aqueous catholyte comprising water and an active first substance material dissolved therein, wherein the catholyte, prior to initial discharge, has an equilibrium relative humidity of less than 50%; and,wherein the protective membrane architecture comprises one or more materials configured to provide a first membrane surface chemically compatible with the alkali metal anode in contact with the anode, and a second membrane surface substantially impervious to and chemically compatible with the components of the cathode compartment.7. The cell of claim 6 , wherein the active first ...

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Номер записи: 95
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Oxygen-carrying compounds in li/air batteries

Номер: US20140057182A1
Автор: Lutgard C. DeJonghe, Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon
Принадлежит: Polyplus Battery Co Inc

Active metal oxygen battery cells and active metal oxygen battery flow systems are configurable to achieve very high energy density. The cells and flow systems include an active metal anode and a cathode in contact with an organic liquid phase oxygen-carrying compound for storing and delivering molecular oxygen to the cathode whereon the molecular oxygen is electro-reduced during cell discharge.

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Номер записи: 96
06-03-2014 дата публикации

HYBRID CAPACITOR-BATTERY AND SUPERCAPACITOR WITH ACTIVE BI-FUNCTIONAL ELECTROLYTE

Номер: US20140065447A1
Автор: Burgess William Patrick, Fleischer Corey Adam, Hetzel Lawrence P., Liu Han, Pensero Gregory F., SHAH Tushar K.
Принадлежит: APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURED SOLUTIONS, LLC

An electrode includes a substrate having a carbon nanostructure (CNS) disposed thereon and a coating including an active material conformally disposed about the carbon nanostructure and the substrate. The electrode is used in a hybrid capacitor-battery having a bifunctional electrolyte capable of energy storage. 1. An electrode comprising:a substrate having a carbon nanostructure (CNS) disposed thereon; anda coating comprising an active material conformally disposed about the carbon nanostructure and substrate.2. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises one selected from the group consisting of glass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , and an organic polymer.3. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a form selected from the group consisting of a fiber claim 1 , a tow claim 1 , a woven or non-woven fabric claim 1 , a foil claim 1 , a ply claim 1 , a chopped strand mat claim 1 , and a felt.4. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a carbon fiber.5. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a carbon fabric.6. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the active material comprises one selected from the group consisting of a metal oxide claim 1 , a metal phosphate claim 1 , a conducting polymer claim 1 , and a semiconductor.7. The electrode of claim 6 , wherein the active material comprises one selected from the group consisting of lithium oxide claim 6 , lithium phosphate claim 6 , oxides of manganese claim 6 , oxides of ruthenium claim 6 , polypyrrole claim 6 , and silicon.8. A hybrid capacitor-battery comprising: a substrate having a carbon nanostructure (CNS) disposed thereon; and', 'an optional coating comprising an active material conformally disposed about the carbon nanostructure and substrate; and, 'an electrode comprisinga bifunctional electrolyte, wherein the bifunctional electrolyte is capable of energy storage.9. The hybrid capacitor-battery of claim 8 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 97
06-03-2014 дата публикации

METAL-AIR BATTERY

Номер: US20140065495A1
Автор: MINAMI Keiichi
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A metal-air battery that includes a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, and an electrolyte layer between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer, in which a metal porous body is further provided between the negative electrode layer and the electrolyte layer. 1. A metal-air battery comprising:a positive electrode layer;a negative electrode layer;an electrolyte layer interposed between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer; anda metal porous body interposed between the negative electrode layer and the electrolyte layer.2. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the metal porous body is made of claim 1 , SUS claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Au claim 1 , Pt or combinations thereof.3. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein a pore diameter of the metal porous body is 10 μm to 1 mm.4. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the metal porous body is 25% to 70%.5. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the negative electrode layer contains a material containing lithium.6. The metal-air battery according to claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte layer contains a separator claim 1 , and the metal porous body is provided between the negative electrode layer and the separator. The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-193971 filed on Sep. 4, 2012 including the specification, drawings and abstract is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a metal-air battery that uses oxygen as a positive electrode active material.2. Description of Related ArtAlong with recent popularization and advance of devices such as portable telephones, a high capacity battery as a power supply thereof is in demand. Under such an environment, a metal-air battery is attracting an attention as a high capacity battery that has a high energy density and is superior to a lithium ion battery that is generally ...

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Номер записи: 98
06-03-2014 дата публикации

GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODES FOR RECHARGEABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

Номер: US20140065496A1
Автор: Braeuninger Sigmar, GARSUCH Arnd, PANCHENKO Alexander, Querner Claudia
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The invention relates to gas diffusion electrodes for rechargeable electrochemical cells, which comprise at least one support material bearing at least one catalyst, wherein the support material comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of electrically conductive metal oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, silicides and organic semiconductors. 1. A gas diffusion electrode comprising a support material bearing at least one catalyst , wherein the support material comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an electrically conductive metal oxide , carbide , nitride , boride , silicide and organic semiconductor.2. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , comprising no elemental carbon as support material.3. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein the support material comprises aluminum-doped zinc oxide or antimony-doped tin oxide.4. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein the support material comprises a nitride or carbide.5. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein the support material comprises WC claim 1 , MoC claim 1 , MoN claim 1 , TiN claim 1 , ZrN or a mixture thereof.6. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein the support material comprises an organic semiconductor.7. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 6 , wherein the organic semiconductor is a perylene.8. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein the support material is present in a form of nanofibers.9. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , further comprising a gas-permeable medium on which the support material is fixed.10. The gas diffusion electrode of claim 1 , wherein at least one catalyst on the support material is selected from the group consisting of LaO claim 1 , MnO claim 1 , KMnO claim 1 , MnSO claim 1 , SnO claim 1 , FeO claim 1 , COO claim 1 , Co claim 1 , CoO claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Pd claim 1 , AgO claim 1 , Ag claim 1 , a spinel and a perovskite.11. A process for producing the gas ...

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Номер записи: 99
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Process for producing rechargeable electrochemical metal-oxygen cells

Номер: US20140065518A1
Автор: Alexander Panchenko, Arnd Garsuch, Ruediger Schmidt, Sigmar Braeuninger
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The invention relates to a process for producing a rechargeable electrochemical metal-oxygen cell, comprising at least one positive electrode, at least one negative metal-comprising electrode and at least one separator having two sides for separating the positive and negative electrodes, wherein, in one of the process steps, at least one side of the separator is coated with at least one material for forming one of the two electrodes (hereinafter referred to as electrode material) or at least one side of at least one of the two electrodes is coated with at least one material for forming the separator (hereinafter referred to as separator material) to form a separator-electrode assembly.

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Номер записи: 100