公开(公告)号：US20140210422A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14205772

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.

Inventor： Sai Bhavaraju ,  Mathew Robins

IPC: H01M10/39 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/399 ,  H01B1/122 ,  H01M4/381 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0562 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M2300/002 ,  H01M2300/0022 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: The present invention provides a molten sodium secondary cell. In some cases, the secondary cell includes a sodium metal negative electrode, a positive electrode compartment that includes a positive electrode disposed in a molten positive electrolyte comprising Na-FSA (sodium-bis(fluorosulonyl)amide), and a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane that separates the negative electrode from the positive electrolyte. One disclosed example of electrolyte membrane material includes, without limitation, a NaSICON-type membrane. Non-limiting examples of the positive electrode include Ni, Zn, Cu, or Fe. The cell is functional at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 150° C., and preferably between about 110° C. and about 130° C.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种熔融钠二次电池。 在一些情况下，二次电池包括钠金属负极，正极室，其包括设置在包含Na-FSA（钠 - 二（氟代磺酰基）酰胺）的熔融正电解质中的正极）和钠离子导电电解质膜 其将负电极与正电解质分离。 电解质膜材料的一个公开实施例包括但不限于NaSICON型膜。 正极的非限制性实例包括Ni，Zn，Cu或Fe。 电池在约100℃至约150℃，优选约110℃至约130℃的操作温度下起作用。

公开(公告)号：US20140199577A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14196893

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.

Inventor： Sai Bhavaraju

IPC: H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/054

CPC classification number: H01M10/052 ,  C25B13/04 ,  C25C7/04 ,  H01M6/185 ,  H01M8/1016 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0562

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell that includes an anolyte compartment housing an anode electrode; a catholyte compartment housing a cathode electrode; and a solid alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane separating the anolyte compartment from the cathode compartment. In some cases, the electrolyte membrane is selected from a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane and a lithium ion conductive membrane. In some cases, the at least one of anode or the cathode includes an alkali metal intercalation material.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种电化学电池，其包括容纳阳极电极的阳极电解液室; 容纳阴极电极的阴极电解液隔室; 以及将阳极电解液室与阴极室分开的固体碱离子导电电解质膜。 在一些情况下，电解质膜选自钠离子传导电解质膜和锂离子传导膜。 在一些情况下，阳极或阴极中的至少一个包括碱金属插层材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140183053A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14198026

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: CERAMATEC, INC.

Inventor： Sai Bhavaraju ,  Justin Pendleton

IPC: C25B1/02 ,  C25B3/02

CPC classification number: C25B1/02 ,  C10G3/40 ,  C10G3/45 ,  C10G3/47 ,  C10G3/50 ,  C10G32/02 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/1018 ,  C10G2300/44 ,  C10G2400/04 ,  C25B3/02 ,  C25B3/10 ,  C25B9/08 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: A method that produces coupled radical products. The method involves obtaining a sodium salt of a sulfonic acid (R—SO3—Na). The alkali metal salt is then used in an anolyte as part of an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell may include an alkali ion conducting membrane (such as a NaSICON membrane). When the cell is operated, the alkali metal salt of the sulfonic acid desulfoxylates and forms radicals. Such radicals are then bonded to other radicals, thereby producing a coupled radical product such as a hydrocarbon. The produced hydrocarbon may be, for example, saturated, unsaturated, branched, or unbranched, depending upon the starting material.

Abstract translation: 一种产生偶联产物的方法。 该方法包括获得磺酸钠盐（R-SO 3 -Na）。 然后将碱金属盐用作阳极电解液作为电解池的一部分。 电解池可以包括碱离子传导膜（例如NaSICON膜）。 当电池操作时，磺酸的碱金属盐脱硫并形成自由基。 然后将这些基团与其它基团键合，由此产生偶联的基团产物如烃。 取决于起始原料，生成的烃可以是例如饱和的，不饱和的，支链的或非支链的。

公开(公告)号：US20140030571A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14040241

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.

Inventor： Sai Bhavaraju ,  Mathew Robins ,  Chett Boxley

IPC: H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M10/4235 ,  H01B1/122 ,  H01M4/368 ,  H01M4/381 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M10/054 ,  H01M10/0562 ,  H01M10/39 ,  H01M10/3954 ,  H01M2300/002 ,  H01M2300/0094

Abstract: The present invention provides a secondary cell having a negative electrode compartment and a positive electrode compartment, which are separated by an alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane. An alkali metal negative electrode disposed in the negative electrode compartment oxidizes to release alkali ions as the cell discharges and reduces the alkali ions to alkali metal during recharge. The positive electrode compartment includes a positive electrode contacting a positive electrode solution that includes an alkali metal compound and a metal halide. The alkali metal compound can be selected from an alkali halide and an alkali pseudo-halide. During discharge, the metal ion reduces to form metal plating on the positive electrode. As the cell charges, the metal plating oxidizes to strip the metal plating to form metal halide or pseudo halide or corresponding metal complex.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种具有由碱离子导电电解质膜隔开的负极室和正极室的二次电池。 设置在负极室中的碱金属负极氧化以释放碱离子，因为电池在充电期间放电并将碱离子还原成碱金属。 正极室包括与包含碱金属化合物和金属卤化物的正极溶液接触的正极。 碱金属化合物可以选自碱金属卤化物和碱性假卤化物。 在放电期间，金属离子减少以在正极上形成金属电镀。 当电池充电时，金属电镀被氧化以剥离金属电镀以形成金属卤化物或假卤化物或相应的金属络合物。

公开(公告)号：US20140008239A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13935035

申请日：2013-07-03

Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.

Inventor： Sai Bhavaraju

IPC: C25C1/22

CPC classification number: C25C1/22 ,  C25B1/14 ,  C25C1/02 ,  C25C1/06 ,  C25C3/02 ,  C25C3/06 ,  C25C3/24 ,  C25C3/28 ,  C25C3/34

Abstract: A process of producing metal that includes adding a quantity of a alkoxide (M(OR)x) or another metal salt to a cathode compartment of an electrolytic cell and electrolyzing the cell. This electrolyzing causes a quantity of alkali metal ions to migrate into the cathode compartment and react with the metal alkoxide, thereby producing metal and an alkali metal alkoxide. In some embodiments, the alkali metal is sodium such that the sodium ions will pass through a sodium ion selective membrane, such as a NaSICON membrane, into the cathode compartment.

Abstract translation: 一种生产金属的方法，包括向电解池的阴极室加入一定数量的醇盐（M（OR）x）或另一种金属盐，并对该电池进行电解。 这种电解使一定量的碱金属离子迁移到阴极室并与金属醇盐反应，从而产生金属和碱金属醇盐。 在一些实施方案中，碱金属是钠，使得钠离子将通过钠离子选择性膜，例如NaSICON膜进入阴极室。