摘要:
A lithium ion electrochemical cell having high charge/discharge capacity, long cycle life and exhibiting a reduced first cycle irreversible capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one carbonate additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a solvent mixture that includes ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, ethylmethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate. The preferred additive is either a linear or cyclic carbonate containing covalent O-X and O-Y bonds on opposite sides of a carbonyl group wherein at least one of the O-X and the O-Y bonds has a dissociation energy less than about 80 kcal/mole.
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A rechargeable alkali metal electrochemical cell, and preferably a lithium-ion secondary cell, constructed of low magnetic susceptibility materials, is described. The non-magnetic characteristics enable the secondary cell to be used within the confines of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging system. A secondary electrochemical cell wherin the length and the width of the negative electrode extend beyond the length and the width of the positive electrode to provide the positive electrode bounded by the negative electrode. The negative electrode active material includes graphite with specific characteristics.
摘要:
An alkali metal, solid cathode, nonaqueous electrochemical cell capable of delivering high current pulses, rapidly recovering its open circuit voltage and having high current capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by the addition of at least one nitrate additive to an electrolyte comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in a mixture of a low viscosity solvent and a high permittivity solvent. A preferred solvent mixture includes propylene carbonate, dimethoxyethane and an alkali metal nitrate, alkaline earth metal nitrate and/or an organic alkyl nitrate additive.
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A pseudocapacitive material contacted to a substrate by a thermal spraying process, is described. Suitable thermal spraying processes include chemical combustion spraying and electrical heating spraying, using both wire and powder processes. The thusly coated substrate is useful as an electrode in an electrical energy storage device such as a capacitor, an electrochemical cell and the like.
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A deposition process for coating a substrate with an ultrasonically generated aerosol spray, is described. The resultant droplets are much smaller in size than those produced by conventional processes, thereby providing the present coating having an increased surface area. When the coated substrate is an electrode in a capacitor, a greater surface area results in an increased electrode capacitance.
摘要:
An alkali metal, solid cathode, nonaqueous electrochemical cell capable of delivering high current pulses, rapidly recovering its open circuit voltage and having high current capacity, is described. The stated benefits are realized by dissolving organic additives, preferably carbonate additives in the electrolyte.
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A heat sterilizable electronic video endoscope powered by a high energy/power density battery, is described. Optical images of an investigation site are converted to electrical signals which are transmitted by radio transceivers from the endoscope to a remote video processor. The video processor converts the radio signals to a video image viewable on a TV monitor. All of the electrical components of the endoscope are powered by the battery which is detachable therefrom for replacement. The battery and the optical and electrical components of the endoscope are selected to withstand the temperatures of steam autoclave sterilization.