公开(公告)号：US20100327811A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12828471

申请日：2010-07-01

申请人： John D. Affinito ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Yordan M. Geronov ,  Christopher J. Sheehan

发明人： John D. Affinito ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Yordan M. Geronov ,  Christopher J. Sheehan

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  H01M4/02

CPC分类号： H01M4/366 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/385 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M4/628 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/36 ,  H01M10/4235 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  H01M2300/0002 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/54

摘要： Electrode protection in electrochemical cells, and more specifically, electrode protection in both aqueous and non-aqueous electrochemical cells, including rechargeable lithium batteries, are presented. In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes an anode comprising lithium and a multi-layered structure positioned between the anode and an electrolyte of the cell. A multi-layered structure can include at least a first single-ion conductive material layer (e.g., a lithiated metal layer), and at least a first polymeric layer positioned between the anode and the single-ion conductive material. The invention also can provide an electrode stabilization layer positioned within the electrode, i.e., between one portion and another portion of an electrode, to control depletion and re-plating of electrode material upon charge and discharge of a battery. Advantageously, electrochemical cells comprising combinations of structures described herein are not only compatible with environments that are typically unsuitable for lithium, but the cells may be also capable of displaying long cycle life, high lithium cycling efficiency, and high energy density.

摘要翻译： 在电化学电池中的电极保护，更具体地说，包括可再充电锂电池在水性和非水电化学电池中的电极保护。 在一个实施例中，电化学电池包括包含锂的阳极和位于电池的阳极和电解质之间的多层结构。 多层结构可以包括至少第一单离子导电材料层（例如，锂化金属层）和至少第一聚合物层，其位于阳极和单离子导电材料之间。 本发明还可以提供一种位于电极内，即电极的一部分与另一部分之间的电极稳定层，以在电池充电和放电时控制电极材料的耗尽和再镀层。 有利地，包含本文所述结构的电化学电池不仅与通常不适合于锂的环境兼容，而且电池还可以显示长循环寿命，高锂循环效率和高能量密度。

公开(公告)号：US20130017441A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13524662

申请日：2012-06-15

申请人： John D. Affinito ,  Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

发明人： John D. Affinito ,  Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

IPC分类号： H01M4/64 ,  H01M4/04

CPC分类号： H01M4/628 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/1395 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/405 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/5825 ,  H01M4/667 ,  H01M10/0468 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H01M2300/0094 ,  Y02E60/122

摘要： Articles and methods for forming protected electrodes for use in electrochemical cells, including those for use in rechargeable lithium batteries, are provided. In some embodiments, the articles and methods involve an electrode that does not include an electroactive layer, but includes a current collector and a protective structure positioned directly adjacent the current collector, or separated from the current collector by one or more thin layers. Lithium ions may be transported across the protective structure to form an electroactive layer between the current collector and the protective structure. In some embodiments, an anisotropic force may be applied to the electrode to facilitate formation of the electroactive layer.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于形成用于电化学电池中的保护电极的制品和方法，包括用于可再充电锂电池的电极。 在一些实施例中，制品和方法包括不包括电活性层的电极，但是包括集电器和直接邻近集电器定位的保护结构，或者通过一个或多个薄层与集电器分离。 锂离子可以跨过保护结构传输，以在集电器和保护结构之间形成电活性层。 在一些实施例中，可以向电极施加各向异性的力以促进电活性层的形成。

公开(公告)号：US08076024B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12828471

申请日：2010-07-01

申请人： John D. Affinito ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Yordan M. Geronov ,  Christopher J. Sheehan

发明人： John D. Affinito ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Yordan M. Geronov ,  Christopher J. Sheehan

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  H01M4/02

CPC分类号： H01M4/366 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/385 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M4/628 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/36 ,  H01M10/4235 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  H01M2300/0002 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/54

摘要： Electrode protection in electrochemical cells, and more specifically, electrode protection in both aqueous and non-aqueous electrochemical cells, including rechargeable lithium batteries, are presented. In one embodiment, an electrochemical cell includes an anode comprising lithium and a multi-layered structure positioned between the anode and an electrolyte of the cell. A multi-layered structure can include at least a first single-ion conductive material layer (e.g., a lithiated metal layer), and at least a first polymeric layer positioned between the anode and the single-ion conductive material. The invention also can provide an electrode stabilization layer positioned within the electrode, i.e., between one portion and another portion of an electrode, to control depletion and re-plating of electrode material upon charge and discharge of a battery. Advantageously, electrochemical cells comprising combinations of structures described herein are not only compatible with environments that are typically unsuitable for lithium, but the cells may be also capable of displaying long cycle life, high lithium cycling efficiency, and high energy density.

摘要翻译： 在电化学电池中的电极保护，更具体地说，包括可再充电锂电池在水性和非水电化学电池中的电极保护。 在一个实施例中，电化学电池包括包含锂的阳极和位于电池的阳极和电解质之间的多层结构。 多层结构可以包括至少第一单离子导电材料层（例如，锂化金属层）和至少第一聚合物层，其位于阳极和单离子导电材料之间。 本发明还可以提供一种位于电极内，即电极的一部分与另一部分之间的电极稳定层，以在电池充电和放电时控制电极材料的耗尽和再镀层。 有利地，包含本文所述结构的电化学电池不仅与通常不适合于锂的环境兼容，而且电池还可以显示长循环寿命，高锂循环效率和高能量密度。

公开(公告)号：US20110159376A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13040140

申请日：2011-03-03

申请人： Terje A. Skotheim ,  Christopher J. Sheehan ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  John D. Affinito

发明人： Terje A. Skotheim ,  Christopher J. Sheehan ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  John D. Affinito

IPC分类号： H01M6/16 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M10/056 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M6/14 ,  H01M10/0562

CPC分类号： H01M10/0562 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/385 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/36 ,  H01M10/4235 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2004/027 ,  H01M2300/0002 ,  H01M2300/0091

摘要： Provided is an anode for use in electrochemical cells, wherein the anode active layer has a first layer comprising lithium metal and a multi-layer structure comprising single ion conducting layers and polymer layers in contact with the first layer comprising lithium metal or in contact with an intermediate protective layer, such as a temporary protective metal layer, on the surface of the lithium-containing first layer. Another aspect of the invention provides an anode active layer formed by the in-situ deposition of lithium vapor and a reactive gas. The anodes of the current invention are particularly useful in electrochemical cells comprising sulfur-containing cathode active materials, such as elemental sulfur.

公开(公告)号：US20110076560A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12862581

申请日：2010-08-24

申请人： Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev ,  Vladimir Oleshko ,  Christopher T.S. Campbell ,  John D. Affinito

发明人： Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev ,  Vladimir Oleshko ,  Christopher T.S. Campbell ,  John D. Affinito

IPC分类号： H01M4/58

CPC分类号： H01M4/364 ,  H01G11/06 ,  H01M4/0402 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M4/602 ,  H01M4/64 ,  H01M4/668 ,  H01M4/80 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  H01M2010/4292 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： The present invention relates to the use of porous structures comprising sulfur in electrochemical cells. Such materials may be useful, for example, in forming one or more electrodes in an electrochemical cell. For example, the systems and methods described herein may comprise the use of an electrode comprising a conductive porous support structure and a plurality of particles comprising sulfur (e.g., as an active species) substantially contained within the pores of the support structure. The inventors have unexpectedly discovered that, in some embodiments, the sizes of the pores within the porous support structure and/or the sizes of the particles within the pores can be tailored such that the contact between the electrolyte and the sulfur is enhanced, while the electrical conductivity and structural integrity of the electrode are maintained at sufficiently high levels to allow for effective operation of the cell. Also, the sizes of the pores within the porous support structures and/or the sizes of the particles within the pores can be selected such that any suitable ratio of sulfur to support material can be achieved while maintaining mechanical stability in the electrode. The inventors have also unexpectedly discovered that the use of porous support structures comprising certain materials (e.g., metals such as nickel) can lead to relatively large increases in cell performance. In some embodiments, methods for forming sulfur particles within pores of a porous support structure allow for a desired relationship between the particle size and pore size. The sizes of the pores within the porous support structure and/or the sizes of the particles within the pores can also be tailored such that the resulting electrode is able to withstand the application of an anisotropic force, while maintaining the structural integrity of the electrode.

公开(公告)号：US20110068001A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12862513

申请日：2010-08-24

申请人： John D. Affinito ,  John A. Martens ,  Ang Xiao ,  Christopher T.S. Campbell ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev ,  Ashley H. Bulldis ,  Zhesheng Xu

发明人： John D. Affinito ,  John A. Martens ,  Ang Xiao ,  Christopher T.S. Campbell ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev ,  Ashley H. Bulldis ,  Zhesheng Xu

IPC分类号： C25B11/04 ,  C25B11/00 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/00

CPC分类号： H01M4/667 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2037/246 ,  B32B2038/168 ,  B32B2307/748 ,  B32B2310/0806 ,  B32B2457/10 ,  H01M4/0404 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M4/1395 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/662 ,  H01M10/052

摘要： Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the electrode from a carrier substrate on which the electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and/or assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use.

摘要翻译： 描述了电化学电池，更具体地说，用于制造电化学电池的释放系统。 特别地，提出了有助于制造电化学电池元件（例如电极）的释放层布置，组件，方法和组合物。 在一些实施例中，制造电极的方法包括使用剥离层来将电极的部分与其上制造电极的载体基板分离。 例如，中间电极组件可以依次包括电活性材料层，集电器层，释放层和载体衬底。 载体衬底可以在制造和/或组装期间促进电极的处理，但可以在商业使用之前从电极释放。

公开(公告)号：US08828610B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12106079

申请日：2008-04-18

申请人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

发明人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

IPC分类号： H01M6/18 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/1397 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M10/0567 ,  H01M6/16

CPC分类号： H01M10/0567 ,  H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/1397 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/164 ,  H01M6/166 ,  H01M6/168 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H01M2300/0028 ,  Y02E60/122

摘要： Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging the batteries and cells. An electrochemical cell including the additive preferably has an anode that includes lithium and a cathode including an electroactive sulfur-containing material.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于电化学电池的添加剂，其中添加剂包括N-O键。 添加剂最优选包含在电池的非水电解质中。 还公开了包括添加剂的电池和电池，以及对电池和电池充电的方法。 包括添加剂的电化学电池优选具有包括锂和包括电活性含硫材料的阴极的阳极。

公开(公告)号：US08748043B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12102498

申请日：2008-04-14

申请人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

发明人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

IPC分类号： H01M6/18

CPC分类号： H01M10/0567 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/581 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/0587 ,  Y02E60/122

摘要： Disclosed is an electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode and a sulfur-containing cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The cell exhibits high utilization of the electroactive sulfur-containing material of the cathode and a high charge-discharge efficiency.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种包含锂阳极和含硫阴极和非水电解质的电化学电池。 该电池表现出对阴极的电活性含硫材料的高利用率和高的充放电效率。

公开(公告)号：US08735002B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13227427

申请日：2011-09-07

申请人： Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Joseph Kubicki ,  Shuguang Cao ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

发明人： Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley ,  Joseph Kubicki ,  Shuguang Cao ,  Yuriy V. Mikhaylik

IPC分类号： H01M4/13 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M10/0567

CPC分类号： H01M10/0567 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M4/581 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/4235

摘要： An electrochemical cell including at least one nitrogen-containing compound is disclosed. The at least one nitrogen-containing compound may form part of or be included in: an anode structure, a cathode structure, an electrolyte and/or a separator of the electrochemical cell. Also disclosed is a battery including the electrochemical cell.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种包含至少一种含氮化合物的电化学电池。 至少一种含氮化合物可以形成电化学电池的阳极结构，阴极结构，电解质和/或隔膜的一部分或被包括在其中。 还公开了包括电化学电池的电池。

公开(公告)号：US20110006738A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12679371

申请日：2008-09-19

申请人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev

发明人： Yuriy V. Mikhaylik ,  Igor Kovalev

IPC分类号： H01M10/056 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H02J7/00

CPC分类号： H01M10/0567 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/581 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M2010/4292 ,  Y10T29/49108

摘要： The present invention relates generally to electrochemical cells, and more specifically, to additives for electrochemical cells which may enhance the performance of the cell. In some cases, the additive may advantageously reduce or prevent formation of impurities and/or depletion of active components of the cell during operation, to increase the efficiency and/or lifetime of the cell. The incorporation of certain additives within the electrolyte of the cell may improve the cycling lifetime and/or performance of the cell.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及电化学电池，更具体地说，涉及可增强电池性能的电化学电池用添加剂。 在一些情况下，添加剂可以有利地在操作期间减少或阻止杂质的形成和/或细胞活性成分的消耗，以增加细胞的效率和/或寿命。 某些添加剂在电池的电解质中的引入可以改善电池的循环寿命和/或性能。