Abstract:
A nonwoven web of fibers that have a number average diameter of less than 1 micron. The web can have a Poisson Ratio of less than about 0.8, a solidity of at least about 20%, a basis weight of at least about 1 gsm, and a thickness of at least 1 micrometer.
Abstract:
This invention provides a multi-layer article comprising a first electrode material, a second electrode material, and a porous separator disposed between and in contact with the first and the second electrode materials, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a method for preparing the multi-layer article, and an electrochemical cell employing the same. A multi-layer article comprising a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties is also provided.
Abstract:
The invention is an improved process for stripping chemically bonded spinning solvent from a solution-spun nonwoven web by adding antioxidant to the fiber-forming polymer, and transporting the nonwoven web through a solvent stripping zone at a temperature and for a time sufficient to reduce the solvent concentration of the fibers to less than about 1000 ppmw.
Abstract:
A nonwoven web of fibers that have a number average diameter of less than 1 micron. The web can have a Poisson Ratio of less than about 0.8, a solidity of at least about 20%, a basis weight of at least about 1 gsm, and a thickness of at least 1 micrometer.
Abstract:
A battery separator for a lithium-ion secondary battery is a microporbus membrane with an adjuvant. The microporous membrane is made of a thermoplastic, and has a thickness of 25 μm or less. The adjuvant, in an effective amount, is mixed into the membrane or coated thereon. The adjuvant is a material adapted to reduce or eliminate energy concentrations around the separator. The energy concentration is sufficient to initiate a reaction of the components of the lithium ion secondary battery.
Abstract:
The instant invention is directed to a secondary lithium battery. The battery includes a negative electrode, a positive electrode, a separator sandwiched between the electrodes, an electrolyte impregnating the separator and being in a fluid communication with the electrodes, and a metal package adapted for containing the electrodes, the separator, and the electrolyte. One of the electrodes is in thermal contact with the package.
Abstract:
A method for generating a standard cell layout pattern for standard cell placement in an integrated circuit uses a congestion map. First, congestion zones are identified in a congestion map generated by an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) application. Next, routing tracks data corresponding to bounding boxes belonging to the congestion zones are used to calculate values of average vertical and horizontal congestion. Subsequently, a value of modified standard cell density is calculated based on the values of average vertical and horizontal congestion, and an unmodified standard cell density. The dimensions of a layout pattern unit are calculated using the value of the modified standard cell density and the width of standard cells. Various layout pattern units then are placed adjacent to one another to form a standard cell layout pattern.
Abstract:
This invention provides an electrochemical cell comprising a housing having disposed therewithin, an electrolyte, and a multi-layer article at least partially immersed in the electrolyte; the multi-layer article comprising a first metallic current collector, a first electrode material in electrically conductive contact with the first metallic current collector, a second electrode material in ionically conductive contact with the first electrode material, a porous separator disposed between and contacting the first electrode material and the second electrode material; and, a second metallic current collector in electrically conductive contact with the second electrode material, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a process for preparing the multi-layer article. Further provided is an electrochemical cell wherein the separator is a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties.
Abstract:
Alkaline batteries are disclosed that advantageously include separators comprising at least one porous layer of fine fibers having a diameter of between about 50 nm and about 3000 nm that provide improved combinations of reduced thickness, dendritic barrier against short-circuiting and low ionic resistance as compared with known battery separators. The fine fibers show improved wet-ability in the alkaline electrolytes.
Abstract:
A battery separator is a microporous membrane. The membrane has a major volume of a thermoplastic polymer and a minor volume of an inert particulate filler. The filler is dispersed throughout the polymer. The membrane exhibits a maximum Z-direction compression of 95% of the original membrane thickness. Alternatively, the battery separator is a microporous membrane having a TMA compression curve with a first substantially horizontal slope between ambient temperature and 125° C., a second substantially horizontal slope at greater than 225° C. The curve of the first slope has a lower % compression than the curve of the second slope. The curve of the second slope is not less than 5% compression. The TMA compression curve is graphed so that the Y-axis represents % compression from original thickness and the X-axis represents temperature.