摘要:
A method for producing a microporous polyolefin membrane formed by fine fibrils, the membrane comprising (A) a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more or (B) a composition containing Component (A), connected to each other, and having micropores of 0.05 to 5 μm in average pore size and crystal lamellas of Component (A) or (B) being in a specific alignment state. The method includes extruding a solution of Component (A) or (B) in a solvent into a gel-like formed article; thermally setting the article, with or without stretching, at least at the crystal dispersion temperature of Component (A) or (B), but at melting point of Component (A) or (B) plus 30° C. or lower; and removing the solvent.
摘要:
An extruder for preparing a polymer-diluent mixture. The extruder includes an elongated housing having an inlet end, an outlet end and a bore disposed within the housing, an elongated extruder shaft having an axis of rotation, the elongated extruder shaft disposed within the bore and drivable in at least one direction of rotation, a plurality of extruder screw segments positioned along the elongated extruder shaft in a fixed angular relationship therewith, the plurality of extruder screw segments selected to form multiple extruder stages, the multiple extruder stages comprising an inlet stage, a dispersion stage, and at least one mixing stage, the plurality of extruder screw segments forming the at least one mixing stage comprising a reverse mixing screw segment having a helical flight that traverses and forms an outer periphery thereof, the helical flight having a plurality of notches positioned therealong, a material inlet adjacent the inlet end of the elongated barrel and a first fluid inlet located within the dispersion stage for introducing a diluent. A process for extruding a polymer-diluent mixture is also provided.
摘要:
A microporous polymeric membrane having excellent properties for use as a battery separator is provided. The membrane is produced by heat-setting the microporous polymeric membrane in at least a first stage and a final stage, the first stage being upstream of the final stage and the temperature of the first stage being at least 15° C. cooler than the temperature of the final stage.
摘要:
The present invention provides a microporous polyolefin membrane of high permeability and novel structure, and also provides a method of producing the same, wherein its average pore size is gradually decreases from at least one membrane surface towards its center. The method of producing the microporous polyolefin membrane comprises the steps of extruding the solution, composed of 10 to 50 weight % of (A) a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more or (B) a composition containing this polyolefin and 50 to 90 weight % of a solvent, into a gel-like formed article and removing the solvent therefrom, wherein a treatment step with a hot solvent is incorporated.
摘要:
The present invention provides a microporous polyolefin membrane of high permeability and novel structure, and also provides a method of producing the same, wherein its average pore size is gradually decreases from at least one membrane surface towards its center. The method of producing the microporous polyolefin membrane comprises the steps of extruding the solution, composed of 10 to 50 weight % of (A) a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more or (B) a composition containing this polyolefin and 50 to 90 weight % of a solvent, into a gel-like formed article and removing the solvent therefrom, wherein a treatment step with a hot solvent is incorporated.
摘要:
The present invention provides a microporous polyolefin membrane of high permeability and novel structure, and also provides a method of producing the same, wherein its average pore size is gradually decreases from at least one membrane surface towards its center. The method of producing the microporous polyolefin membrane comprises the steps of extruding the solution, composed of 10 to 50 weight % of (A) a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more or (B) a composition containing this polyolefin and 50 to 90 weight % of a solvent, into a gel-like formed article and removing the solvent therefrom, wherein a treatment step with a hot solvent is incorporated.
摘要:
It is an object of the present invention to provide a microporous polyolefin membrane, high in elongation and porosity, low in shrinkage, and capable of improving battery characteristics, safety and productivity, when used for battery separators. The microporous polyolefin membrane of the present invention comprises (A) an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more, or (B) a composition containing an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more, and having a porosity of 45 to 95%, elongation at break of 300% or more, bubble point exceeding 980 KPa and thermal shrinkage in the TD direction of 3% or less. The present invention also provides a method for producing the above microporous polyolefin membrane.
摘要:
The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The invention also relates to a method for producing such membranes, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries.
摘要:
The invention relates to microporous membranes comprising first and second components, the first component being polymer and the second component being aliphatic paraffin having a backbone and pendent groups. The invention also relates to methods for making such membranes, and the use of such membranes, e.g., as battery separator film.
摘要:
The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a membrane, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries.