公开(公告)号：US20180237305A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15436027

申请日：2017-02-17

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Xiaolin Li ,  Ji-Guang Zhang ,  Jun Liu

IPC: C01B33/023

CPC classification number: C01B33/023 ,  C01P2002/72 ,  C01P2004/03 ,  C01P2004/04 ,  C01P2006/12 ,  C01P2006/40

Abstract: Embodiments of a safe, low-temperature reaction system and method for preparing porous silicon are disclosed. The porous silicon is prepared from porous silica, a low-melting metal halide, and a metal comprising aluminum, magnesium, or a combination thereof. Advantageously, embodiments of the disclosed methods can be performed at temperatures 400° C. Silicon produced by the disclosed methods has a porosity that is equal to or greater than the porous silica precursor. The porous silicon is suitable for use in electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US09748595B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14089499

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Inventor： Bin Li ,  Zimin Nie ,  Wei Wang ,  Jun Liu ,  Vincent L. Sprenkle

IPC: H01M8/18 ,  H01M8/20

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: Improved metal-based redox flow batteries (RFBs) can utilize a metal and a divalent cation of the metal (M2+) as an active redox couple for a first electrode and electrolyte, respectively, in a first half-cell. For example, the metal can be Zn. The RFBs can also utilize a second electrolyte having I−, anions of Ix (for x≧3), or both in an aqueous solution, wherein the I− and the anions of Ix (for x≧3) compose an active redox couple in a second half-cell.

公开(公告)号：US09525191B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14084075

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Inventor： Tianbiao Liu ,  Guosheng Li ,  Jun Liu ,  Yuyan Shao

IPC: H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0568

CPC classification number: H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/054

Abstract: Electrolytes for Mg-based energy storage devices can be formed from non-nucleophilic Mg2+ sources to provide outstanding electrochemical performance and improved electrophilic susceptibility compared to electrolytes employing nucleophilic sources. The instant electrolytes are characterized by high oxidation stability (up to 3.4 V vs Mg), improved electrophile compatibility and electrochemical reversibility (up to 100% coulombic efficiency). Synthesis of the Mg2+ electrolytes utilizes inexpensive and safe magnesium dihalides as non-nucleophilic Mg2+ sources in combination with Lewis acids, MRaX3-a (for 3≧a≧1). Furthermore, addition of free-halide-anion donors can improve the coulombic efficiency of Mg electrolytes from nucleophilic or non-nucleophilic Mg2+ sources.

Abstract translation: 用于Mg基能量储存装置的电解质可以由非亲核Mg 2+源形成，以提供与使用亲核源的电解质相比优异的电化学性能和改善的亲电子敏感性。 瞬时电解质的特征在于高氧化稳定性（高达3.4V对Mg），改善的亲电子相容性和电化学可逆性（高达100％的库仑效率）。 Mg2 +电解质的合成使用廉价和安全的二卤化镁作为非路易斯酸MRaX3-a（对于3≥a≥1）的非亲核Mg 2+源。 此外，添加游离卤化物 - 阴离子供体可以提高Mg电解质从亲核或非亲核Mg2 +来源的库仑效率。

公开(公告)号：US20160308233A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14690224

申请日：2015-04-17

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Tianbiao Liu ,  Bin Li ,  Xiaoliang Wei ,  Zimin Nie ,  Wei Wang ,  Jun Liu ,  Vincent L. Sprenkle

IPC: H01M8/18 ,  H01M8/20

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M8/20 ,  H01M2300/0002 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: An aqueous redox flow battery system includes an aqueous catholyte and an aqueous anolyte. The aqueous catholyte may comprise (i) an optionally substituted thiourea or a nitroxyl radical compound and (ii) a catholyte aqueous supporting solution. The aqueous anolyte may comprise (i) metal cations or a viologen compound and (ii) an anolyte aqueous supporting solution. The catholyte aqueous supporting solution and the anolyte aqueous supporting solution independently may comprise (i) a proton source, (ii) a halide source, or (iii) a proton source and a halide source.

Abstract translation: 水性氧化还原液流电池系统包括水性阴极电解液和阳极电解液。 含水阴极电解液可以包含（i）任选取代的硫脲或硝酰自由基化合物和（ii）阴极电解液水性支持溶液。 水性阳极电解液可以包含（i）金属阳离子或紫色化合物和（ii）阳极电解液水性支持溶液。 阴极电解液水性支持溶液和阳极电解液水性支持溶液独立地可以包括（i）质子源，（ii）卤素源，或（iii）质子源和卤素源。

公开(公告)号：US09368824B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14079135

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Inventor： Guanguang Xia ,  Zhenguo Yang ,  Liyu Li ,  Soowhan Kim ,  Jun Liu ,  Gordon L Graff

IPC: H01M8/18 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M4/90 ,  H01M4/92 ,  H01M4/96 ,  H01M8/20

CPC classification number: H01M8/188 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M4/9083 ,  H01M4/926 ,  H01M4/96 ,  H01M8/18 ,  H01M8/20 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: Iron-sulfide redox flow battery (RFB) systems can be advantageous for energy storage, particularly when the electrolytes have pH values greater than 6. Such systems can exhibit excellent energy conversion efficiency and stability and can utilize low-cost materials that are relatively safer and more environmentally friendly. One example of an iron-sulfide RFB is characterized by a positive electrolyte that comprises Fe(III) and/or Fe(II) in a positive electrolyte supporting solution, a negative electrolyte that comprises S2− and/or S in a negative electrolyte supporting solution, and a membrane, or a separator, that separates the positive electrolyte and electrode from the negative electrolyte and electrode.

Abstract translation: 硫化铁氧化还原液流电池（RFB）系统对于储能可能是有利的，特别是当电解质的pH值大于6时，这种系统可表现出优异的能量转换效率和稳定性，并且可以利用相对更安全的低成本材料， 更环保。 硫化铁RFB的一个实例的特征在于在正电解质支持溶液中包含Fe（III）和/或Fe（II）的正电解质，负电解质，其包含负电解质支持中的S2-和/或S 溶液以及将正电解质和电极与负电解质和电极分离的膜或隔膜。

公开(公告)号：US20160126589A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14530562

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Jie Xiao ,  Dongping Lu ,  Yuyan Shao ,  Wendy D. Bennett ,  Gordon L. Graff ,  Jun Liu ,  Ji-Guang Zhang

IPC: H01M10/056 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0569

CPC classification number: H01M10/056 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2300/0028 ,  H01M2300/004

Abstract: An energy storage device comprising:an anode; anda solute-containing electrolyte composition wherein the solute concentration in the electrolyte composition is sufficiently high to form a regenerative solid electrolyte interface layer on a surface of the anode only during charging of the energy storage device, wherein the regenerative layer comprises at least one solute or solvated solute from the electrolyte composition.

Abstract translation: 一种能量存储装置，包括：阳极; 和含有溶质的电解质组合物，其中所述电解质组合物中的溶质浓度足够高以在所述能量存储装置的充电期间仅在所述阳极的表面上形成再生固体电解质界面层，其中所述再生层包含至少一种溶质 或溶剂化溶质。

公开(公告)号：US20160099480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14875565

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Zimin Nie ,  Wei Wang ,  Xiaoliang Wei ,  Bin Li ,  Jun Liu ,  Vincent L. Sprenkle

IPC: H01M8/08 ,  H01M8/20 ,  H01M8/18

Abstract: All-vanadium sulfate redox flow battery systems have a catholyte and an anolyte comprising an aqueous supporting solution including chloride ions and phosphate ions. The aqueous supporting solution stabilizes and increases the solubility of vanadium species in the electrolyte, allowing an increased vanadium concentration over a desired operating temperature range. According to one example, the chloride ions are provided by MgCl2, and the phosphate ions are provided by (NH4)2HPO4.

Abstract translation: 全硫酸钒氧化还原液电池系统具有阴极电解液和阳极电解液，其包含含有氯离子和磷酸根离子的水性支持溶液。 含水载体溶液稳定并提高钒物质在电解质中的溶解度，允许在所需工作温度范围内提高钒浓度。 根据一个实例，氯离子由MgCl 2提供，磷酸根离子由（NH 4）2 HPO 4提供。

公开(公告)号：US09112243B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13858764

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Inventor： Yuyan Shao ,  Jun Liu

IPC: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0568

CPC classification number: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0568

Abstract: For a metal anode in a battery, the capacity fade is a significant consideration. In energy storage devices having an anode that includes Mg, the cycling stability can be improved by an electrolyte having a first salt, a second salt, and an organic solvent. Examples of the organic solvent include diglyme, triglyme, tetraglyme, or a combination thereof. The first salt can have a magnesium cation and be substantially soluble in the organic solvent. The second salt can enhance the solubility of the first salt and can have a magnesium cation or a lithium cation. The first salt, the second salt, or both have a BH4 anion.

Abstract translation: 对于电池中的金属阳极，容量衰减是一个重要的考虑。 在具有包含Mg的阳极的储能装置中，通过具有第一盐，第二盐和有机溶剂的电解质可以提高循环稳定性。 有机溶剂的实例包括二甘醇二甲醚，三甘醇二甲醚，四甘醇二甲醚或其组合。 第一种盐可以具有镁阳离子并且基本上可溶于有机溶剂。 第二种盐可以增强第一种盐的溶解度，并且可以具有镁阳离子或锂阳离子。 第一盐，第二盐或两者都具有BH4阴离子。

公开(公告)号：US20150140422A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14577058

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute

Inventor： Tianbiao Liu ,  Jun Liu ,  Xilin Chen ,  Yuyan Shao ,  Guosheng Li ,  Jiguang Zhang

IPC: H01M10/0568 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M10/054

CPC classification number: H01M10/0568 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M4/582 ,  H01M4/5825 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M2300/0025

Abstract: Embodiments of an electrolyte for a hybrid magnesium-alkali metal ion battery are disclosed. The electrolyte includes a magnesium salt, a Lewis acid, and an alkali metal salt. Embodiments of battery systems including the electrolyte also are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于杂化镁 - 碱金属离子电池的电解质的实施方案。 电解质包括镁盐，路易斯酸和碱金属盐。 包括电解质的电池系统的实施例也被公开。

公开(公告)号：US20140302400A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US13858764

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Inventor： Yuyan Shao ,  Jun Liu

IPC: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/054

CPC classification number: H01M10/0569 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0568

Abstract: For a metal anode in a battery, the capacity fade is a significant consideration. In energy storage devices having an anode that includes Mg, the cycling stability can be improved by an electrolyte having a first salt, a second salt, and an organic solvent. Examples of the organic solvent include diglyme, triglyme, tetraglyme, or a combination thereof. The first salt can have a magnesium cation and be substantially soluble in the organic solvent. The second salt can enhance the solubility of the first salt and can have a magnesium cation or a lithium cation. The first salt, the second salt, or both have a BH4 anion.

Abstract translation: 对于电池中的金属阳极，容量衰减是一个重要的考虑。 在具有包含Mg的阳极的储能装置中，通过具有第一盐，第二盐和有机溶剂的电解质可以提高循环稳定性。 有机溶剂的实例包括二甘醇二甲醚，三甘醇二甲醚，四甘醇二甲醚或其组合。 第一种盐可以具有镁阳离子并且基本上可溶于有机溶剂。 第二种盐可以增强第一种盐的溶解度，并且可以具有镁阳离子或锂阳离子。 第一盐，第二盐或两者都具有BH4阴离子。