Sulfur containing nanoporous materials, nanoparticles, methods and applications

    公开(公告)号:US10886524B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US15880215

    申请日:2018-01-25

    Abstract: Sulfur containing nanoparticles that may be used within cathode electrodes within lithium ion batteries include in a first instance porous carbon shape materials (i.e., either nanoparticle shapes or “bulk” shapes that are subsequently ground to nanoparticle shapes) that are infused with a sulfur material. A synthetic route to these carbon and sulfur containing nanoparticles may use a template nanoparticle to form a hollow carbon shape shell, and subsequent dissolution of the template nanoparticle prior to infusion of the hollow carbon shape shell with a sulfur material. Sulfur infusion into other porous carbon shapes that are not hollow is also contemplated. A second type of sulfur containing nanoparticle includes a metal oxide material core upon which is located a shell layer that includes a vulcanized polymultiene polymer material and ion conducting polymer material. The foregoing sulfur containing nanoparticle materials provide the electrodes and lithium ion batteries with enhanced performance.

    CARBON DIOXIDE ASSISTED METAL-OXYGEN BATTERY AND RELATED METHOD
    34.
    发明申请
    CARBON DIOXIDE ASSISTED METAL-OXYGEN BATTERY AND RELATED METHOD 有权
    二氧化碳辅助金属氧化物电池及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150295234A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14440680

    申请日:2013-11-05

    Abstract: A non-aqueous Na-oxygen battery utilizes a gas mixture of CO2 and O2 as fuel. The battery exhibits a comparatively high specific energy of 6500-7000 Whkg−1 over a range of CO2 feed compositions. The energy density achieved is higher, by 200% to 300%, than obtained with pure oxygen feed. Ex-situ FTIR and XRD analysis confirm Na2O2, Na2C2O4 and Na2CO3 as discharge products. The Na—O2/CO2 battery provides a promising approach for CO2 capture and conversion into electrical energy. The Na—O2/CO2 battery may be extended to other metals. In addition, operation of a metal battery fueled at least in-part by carbon dioxide within an optimal temperature range is considered.

    Abstract translation: 非水性Na-氧电池利用CO 2和O 2的气体混合物作为燃料。 在一系列二氧化碳饲料组合物中,该电池具有6500-7000重量%的比能量。 所获得的能量密度比用纯氧气进料高得多,为200%至300%。 原位FTIR和XRD分析证实Na2O2,Na2C2O4和Na2CO3作为放电产物。 Na-O2 / CO2电池为CO2捕获和转换成电能提供了有前途的方法。 Na-O2 / CO2电池可能会扩展到其他金属。 此外,考虑在最佳温度范围内至少部分由二氧化碳燃料的金属电池的操作。

    Nanostructured metal oxides comprising internal voids and methods of use thereof
    35.
    发明授权
    Nanostructured metal oxides comprising internal voids and methods of use thereof 有权
    包含内部空隙的纳米结构金属氧化物及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08945504B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13721440

    申请日:2012-12-20

    Abstract: The present invention relates to nano structures of metal oxides having a nanostructured shell (or wall), and an internal space or void. Nanostructures may be nanoparticles, nanorod/belts/arrays, nanotubes, nanodisks, nanoboxes, hollow nanospheres, and mesoporous structures, among other nanostructures. The nanostructures are composed of polycrystalline metal, oxides such as SnO2. The nanostructures may have concentric walls which surround the internal space of cavity. There may be two or more concentric shells or walls. The internal space may contain a core such ferric oxides or other materials which have functional properties. The invention also provides for a novel, inexpensive, high-yield method for mass production of hollow metal oxide nanostructures. The method may be template free or contain a template such as silica. The nanostructures prepared by the methods of the invention provide for improved cycling performance when tested using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有纳米结构壳(或壁)和内部空间或空隙的金属氧化物的纳米结构。 纳米结构可以是其他纳米结构中的纳米颗粒,纳米棒/带/阵列,纳米管,纳米磁盘,纳米盒,中空纳米球和介孔结构。 纳米结构由多晶金属,氧化物如SnO2组成。 纳米结构可以具有围绕腔的内部空间的同心壁。 可能有两个或更多个同心的外壳或墙壁。 内部空间可以包含核心,如铁氧化物或具有功能特性的其它材料。 本发明还提供了一种用于批量生产中空金属氧化物纳米结构的新型廉价的高产率方法。 该方法可以是无模板的或包含诸如二氧化硅的模板。 通过本发明的方法制备的纳米结构在使用可再充电的锂离子电池进行测试时提供了改进的循环性能。

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