Single-layer lithium ion battery separators exhibiting low shrinkage rates at high temperatures

    公开(公告)号:US10700326B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-30

    申请号:US13676976

    申请日:2012-11-14

    申请人: Brian G. Morin

    发明人: Brian G. Morin

    摘要: An insulating (nonconductive) microporous polymeric battery separator comprised of a single layer of enmeshed microfibers and nanofibers is provided. Such a separator accords the ability to attune the porosity and pore size to any desired level through a single nonwoven fabric. Through a proper selection of materials as well as production processes, the resultant battery separator exhibits isotropic strengths, low shrinkage, high wettability levels, and pore sizes related directly to layer thickness. The overall production method is highly efficient and yields a combination of polymeric nanofibers within a polymeric microfiber matrix and/or onto such a substrate through high shear processing that is cost effective as well. The separator, a battery including such a separator, the method of manufacturing such a separator, and the method of utilizing such a separator within a battery device, are all encompassed within this invention.

    Direct electrolyte gelling via battery separator composition and structure

    公开(公告)号:US10607790B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-31

    申请号:US13839740

    申请日:2013-03-15

    申请人: Brian G. Morin

    发明人: Brian G. Morin

    摘要: The capability of directly gelling an electrolyte within a lithium ion (or similar type) battery cell through the reaction of the electrolyte solution with a present battery separator is provided. Such a procedure results generally from the presence of suitable nanofibers within the battery separator structure that exhibit the potential for swelling in the presence of a suitable electrolyte formulation. In this manner, the capability of providing an entrenched gel within the battery separator for longer term viability and electrical generation is possible without externally gelling the electrolyte prior to battery cell introduction. The method of use of such a resultant battery, as well as the battery including such an automatic gelling battery separator/electrolyte combination, are also encompassed within this invention.

    BATTERY CONNECTIONS AND METALLIZED FILM COMPONENTS IN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES HAVING INTERNAL FUSES

    公开(公告)号:US20190319312A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-17

    申请号:US16361216

    申请日:2019-03-22

    摘要: A lithium battery cell with an internal fuse component and including needed tabs which allow for conductance from the internal portion thereof externally to power a subject device is provided. Disclosed herein are tabs that exhibit sufficient safety levels in combination with the internal fuse characteristics noted above while simultaneously displaying pull strength to remain in place during utilization as well as complete coverage with the thin film metallized current collectors for such an electrical conductivity result. Such tabs are further provided with effective welds for the necessary contacts and at levels that exhibit surprising levels of amperage and temperature resistance to achieve the basic internal fuse result with the aforementioned sufficient conductance to an external device. With such a tab lead component and welded structure, a further improvement within the lithium battery art is provided the industry.

    Single-Layer Lithium Ion Battery Separator
    27.
    发明申请
    Single-Layer Lithium Ion Battery Separator 审中-公开
    单层锂离子电池分离器

    公开(公告)号:US20130078525A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13682660

    申请日:2012-11-20

    IPC分类号: H01M2/16

    摘要: The present invention relates to a microporous polymeric battery separator comprised of a single layer of enmeshed microfibers and nanofibers. Such a separator accords the ability to attune the porosity and pore size to any desired level through a single nonwoven fabric. As a result, the inventive separator permits a high strength material with low porosity and low pore size to levels unattained. The combination of polymeric nanofibers within a polymeric microfiber matrix and/or onto such a substrate through high shear processing provides such benefits, as well. The separator, a battery including such a separator, the method of manufacturing such a separator, and the method of utilizing such a separator within a battery device, are all encompassed within this invention.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及由单层嵌入的微纤维和纳米纤维组成的微孔聚合物电池隔膜。 这种分离器符合通过单一无纺织物将孔隙率和孔径调节到任何所需水平的能力。 结果,本发明的分离器允许没有达到低孔隙率和低孔径的高强度材料。 聚合物微纤维基质和/或通过高剪切加工在这种基材上的聚合物纳米纤维的组合也提供了这样的益处。 分离器,包括这种分离器的电池,这种隔板的制造方法以及在电池装置中利用这种隔膜的方法都包括在本发明中。

    Polypropylene fiber for reinforcement of matrix materials
    28.
    发明授权
    Polypropylene fiber for reinforcement of matrix materials 有权
    聚丙烯纤维增强基体材料

    公开(公告)号:US07704595B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-27

    申请号:US12264818

    申请日:2008-11-04

    申请人: Brian G. Morin

    发明人: Brian G. Morin

    IPC分类号: D04H1/00

    摘要: Disclosed are structural materials including polymeric reinforcement fibers that can provide added strength and fracture toughness to the matrix. The polymeric reinforcement fibers are polypropylene-based monofilament fibers or tape fibers exhibiting extremely favorable mechanical characteristics for structural reinforcement including modulus greater than 12 MPa and elongation less than about 10%. The disclosed reinforced composite materials can exhibit desired average residual strength values with less total fiber loading necessary to attain the ARS values as compared to previously known polymer reinforced materials. Very high strength and fracture toughness can be attained in the disclosed composite materials.

    摘要翻译: 公开了包括可以为基质提供附加强度和断裂韧性的聚合物增强纤维的结构材料。 聚合物增强纤维是基于聚丙烯的单丝纤维或带状纤维,其表现出非常有利的结构增强的机械特性,包括大于12MPa的模量和小于约10%的伸长率。 所公开的增强复合材料可以表现出期望的平均残余强度值,与先前已知的聚合物增强材料相比,获得ARS值所需的总纤维负载较少。 在所公开的复合材料中可以获得非常高的强度和断裂韧性。

    Low dielectric loss composite material
    29.
    发明授权
    Low dielectric loss composite material 有权
    低介电损耗复合材料

    公开(公告)号:US07648758B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-19

    申请号:US11671698

    申请日:2007-02-06

    申请人: Brian G. Morin

    发明人: Brian G. Morin

    IPC分类号: D02G3/00 D04H1/00

    摘要: Disclosed are composite materials that can exhibit low transmission energy loss and can also be temperature resistant. The composites include reinforcement fibers held in a polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix can include an amorphous polymer component. Also disclosed are methods of forming the composites. Methods can include forming amorphous thermoplastic polymer fibers, forming a fabric from the fibers, combining the fabric with reinforcement fibers, and molding the structure thus formed under heat and pressure such that the amorphous thermoplastic polymer flows and forms a polymeric matrix incorporating the reinforcement fibers. The composites can be molded from multi-layer structures that can include layers of differing materials, for instance layers formed of polyaramids, fiberglass, or carbon fiber wovens or nonwovens. The composites can advantageously be utilized in low loss dielectric applications, such as in forming circuit board substrates, radomes, antennas, and the like.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可以表现出低的透射能量损失并且也可以是耐温的复合材料。 复合材料包括保持在聚合物基质中的增强纤维。 聚合物基质可以包括无定形聚合物组分。 还公开了形成复合材料的方法。 方法可以包括形成无定形热塑性聚合物纤维,从纤维形成织物,将织物与增强纤维相结合,以及在热和压力下模制由此形成的结构,使得无定型热塑性聚合物流动并形成结合增强纤维的聚合物基体。 复合材料可以由可以包括不同材料的层的多层结构模制,例如由聚芳酰胺,玻璃纤维或碳纤维织物或无纺布形成的层。 复合材料可有利地用于低损耗介电应用中,例如形成电路板基板,天线罩,天线等。

    Polypropylene Fiber for Reinforcement of Matrix Materials
    30.
    发明申请
    Polypropylene Fiber for Reinforcement of Matrix Materials 有权
    聚丙烯纤维增强基体材料

    公开(公告)号:US20090169856A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12264818

    申请日:2008-11-04

    申请人: Brian G. Morin

    发明人: Brian G. Morin

    摘要: Disclosed are structural materials including polymeric reinforcement fibers that can provide added strength and fracture toughness to the matrix. The polymeric reinforcement fibers are polypropylene-based monofilament fibers or tape fibers exhibiting extremely favorable mechanical characteristics for structural reinforcement including modulus greater than 12 MPa and elongation less than about 10%. The disclosed reinforced composite materials can exhibit desired average residual strength values with less total fiber loading necessary to attain the ARS values as compared to previously known polymer reinforced materials. Very high strength and fracture toughness can be attained in the disclosed composite materials.

    摘要翻译: 公开了包括可以为基质提供附加强度和断裂韧性的聚合物增强纤维的结构材料。 聚合物增强纤维是基于聚丙烯的单丝纤维或带状纤维,其表现出非常有利的结构增强的机械特性,包括大于12MPa的模量和小于约10%的伸长率。 所公开的增强复合材料可以表现出期望的平均残余强度值,与先前已知的聚合物增强材料相比,获得ARS值所需的总纤维负载较少。 在所公开的复合材料中可以获得非常高的强度和断裂韧性。