RECYCLING POSITIVE-ELECTRODE MATERIAL OF A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
    1.
    发明申请
    RECYCLING POSITIVE-ELECTRODE MATERIAL OF A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY 审中-公开
    锂离子电池的回收正极电极材料

    公开(公告)号:US20160043450A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14820504

    申请日:2015-08-06

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    CPC classification number: H01M10/54 C01G53/50 H01M10/0525 Y02W30/84

    Abstract: Examples are disclosed of methods to recycle positive-electrode material of a lithium-ion battery. In one example, the positive-electrode material is heated under pressure in a concentrated lithium hydroxide solution. After heating, the positive-electrode material is separated from the concentrated lithium hydroxide solution. After separating, the positive electrode material is rinsed in a basic liquid. After rinsing, the positive-electrode material is dried and sintered.

    Abstract translation: 公开了回收锂离子电池的正极材料的方法的实例。 在一个实例中,正极材料在氢氧化锂浓缩溶液中在加压下加热。 加热后,将正极材料与浓氢氧化锂溶液分离。 分离后,正极材料在碱性液体中漂洗。 冲洗后,将正极材料干燥并烧结。

    REINTRODUCTION OF LITHIUM INTO RECYCLED BATTERY MATERIALS
    2.
    发明申请
    REINTRODUCTION OF LITHIUM INTO RECYCLED BATTERY MATERIALS 审中-公开
    将锂离子电池引入回收电池材料

    公开(公告)号:US20140377597A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-25

    申请号:US14480410

    申请日:2014-09-08

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    Abstract: Methods for making a recycled or refurbished electrode material for an energy-storage device are provided. One example method comprises harvesting a lithium-deficient electrode material from a recycling or waste stream, and replenishing at least some lithium in the lithium-deficient electrode material. A second example method comprises breeching an enclosure of a cell of an energy storage device, replenishing at least some lithium in a lithium-deficient electrode material of the cell, and sealing the enclosure of the cell.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造用于储能装置的再循环或翻新的电极材料的方法。 一个示例性方法包括从循环或废物流中收获缺锂电极材料,并补充锂缺乏电极材料中的至少一些锂。 第二示例性方法包括将能量存储装置的电池的外壳撬起,补充电池的锂缺乏电极材料中的至少一些锂,并密封电池的外壳。

    RECYCLING OF BATTERY ELECTRODE MATERIALS
    3.
    发明申请
    RECYCLING OF BATTERY ELECTRODE MATERIALS 审中-公开
    电池电极材料的回收

    公开(公告)号:US20100203366A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12709144

    申请日:2010-02-19

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    Abstract: Embodiments related to reconditioning of electrode materials for energy storage devices are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method, comprising obtaining a quantity of spent electrode material, wherein the quantity of spent electrode material comprises a portion of material in a second crystallographic state, applying heat to the quantity of spent electrode material under such conditions as to cause at least some of the portion of material in the second crystallographic state to convert to the first crystallographic state, thereby forming a processed spent electrode material, and cooling the processed spent electrode material to thereby recover a reconditioned electrode material. Other embodiments may comprise relithiation of the spent electrode material.

    Abstract translation: 公开了与蓄电装置的电极材料的再生有关的实施例。 例如,一个公开的实施例提供了一种方法,其包括获得一定量的废电极材料,其中废电极材料的量包括处于第二结晶状态的材料的一部分,在废电极材料的量下, 使至少部分第二结晶状态的材料部分转变为第一结晶状态,从而形成经处理的废电极材料,并冷却经处理的废电极材料,从而回收再生电极材料。 其它实施例可以包括废电极材料的重绕。

    Recycling Batteries Having Basic Electrolytes
    4.
    发明申请
    Recycling Batteries Having Basic Electrolytes 有权
    回收具有基本电解质的电池

    公开(公告)号:US20090286137A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-19

    申请号:US12510947

    申请日:2009-07-28

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    CPC classification number: H01M10/54 H01M2/36 H01M6/52 H01M10/30 Y02W30/84

    Abstract: Embodiments related to recycling alkaline batteries are disclosed. In one disclosed embodiment, a method for recycling a battery having a basic electrolyte comprises rupturing the battery under anaerobic conditions and flooding the interior of the battery with carbon dioxide in an anaerobic chamber.

    Abstract translation: 公开了与回收碱性电池有关的实施例。 在一个公开的实施例中,一种用于回收具有碱性电解质的电池的方法包括在厌氧条件下破坏电池,并在厌氧室中用二氧化碳浸泡电池的内部。

    System and method for removing an electrolyte from an energy storage and/or conversion device using a supercritical fluid
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method for removing an electrolyte from an energy storage and/or conversion device using a supercritical fluid 有权
    使用超临界流体从储能和/或转换装置中除去电解质的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07198865B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-03

    申请号:US10340358

    申请日:2003-01-09

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    Abstract: A system and method of removing an electrolyte from energy storage and conversion devices using a supercritical fluid are provided. The method includes placing a selected device in a container, adding a fluid to the container, adjusting at least one of a temperature and a pressure of the fluid in the container to form the supercritical fluid from the fluid in the container, exposing the supercritical fluid to the electrolyte, and removing the supercritical fluid from the container, wherein removal of the supercritical fluid causes removal of the electrolyte from the container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了使用超临界流体从能量储存和转换装置中除去电解质的系统和方法。 该方法包括将选定的装置放置在容器中,向容器中加入流体,调节容器中流体的温度和压力中的至少一个,以从容器中的流体形成超临界流体,使超临界流体 并且从容器中除去超临界流体,其中去除超临界流体导致从容器中除去电解质。

    Discharging of Batteries
    7.
    发明申请
    Discharging of Batteries 有权
    电池放电

    公开(公告)号:US20110215766A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13042329

    申请日:2011-03-07

    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to devices for discharging batteries. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a battery discharge device including a positive battery contact for forming an electrical contact with a positive battery terminal of a battery, a negative battery contact for forming an electrical contact with a negative battery terminal of the battery, and a battery discharge indicator including a resistive heating material in electrical communication with the positive battery contact and with the negative battery contact, and also including a reversible thermochromic indicator in thermal communication with the resistive heating material.

    Abstract translation: 公开了涉及用于放电电池的装置的实施例。 例如,一个公开的实施例提供一种电池放电装置,其包括用于与电池的正电池端子形成电接触的正电池触点,用于与电池的负电池端子形成电接触的负电池触点,以及 电池放电指示器,包括与正电池触点和负电池触点电连通的电阻加热材料,并且还包括与电阻加热材料热连通的可逆热变色指示器。

    Distinguishing Batteries in a Recycling Stream
    9.
    发明申请
    Distinguishing Batteries in a Recycling Stream 审中-公开
    区分回收电池中的电池

    公开(公告)号:US20150108989A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-23

    申请号:US14521349

    申请日:2014-10-22

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    CPC classification number: H01M10/54 B03B2009/066 B07C5/16 B07C5/342 Y02W30/84

    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to identifying batteries of different chemistries such as in a battery recycling stream. One example provides a method for differentiating between batteries of different chemistries, the method comprising determining an expected mass of a sample of one or more batteries based upon an expected chemistry of the sample of one or more batteries, weighing the sample of one or more batteries to determine a sample mass, comparing the sample mass to the expected mass, and if the sample mass does not match the expected mass within a threshold range, then determining that the sample contains one or more batteries of a different chemistry than the expected chemistry.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开的实例涉及识别不同化学物质的电池,例如在电池循环流中。 一个实例提供了用于区分不同化学物质的电池的方法,所述方法包括基于一个或多个电池的样品的预期化学性质来确定一个或多个电池的样品的预期质量,称量一个或多个电池的样品 以确定样品质量,将样品质量与预期质量进行比较,并且如果样品质量与阈值范围内的预期质量不匹配,则确定样品包含与预期化学物质不同的化学物质的一种或多种电池。

    Recycling batteries having basic electrolytes
    10.
    发明授权
    Recycling batteries having basic electrolytes 有权
    回收具有碱性电解质的电池

    公开(公告)号:US08497030B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-30

    申请号:US12510947

    申请日:2009-07-28

    Inventor: Steven E. Sloop

    CPC classification number: H01M10/54 H01M2/36 H01M6/52 H01M10/30 Y02W30/84

    Abstract: Embodiments related to recycling alkaline batteries are disclosed. In one disclosed embodiment, a method for recycling a battery having a basic electrolyte comprises rupturing the battery under anaerobic conditions and flooding the interior of the battery with carbon dioxide in an anaerobic chamber.

    Abstract translation: 公开了与回收碱性电池有关的实施例。 在一个公开的实施例中,一种用于回收具有碱性电解质的电池的方法包括在厌氧条件下破坏电池,并在厌氧室中用二氧化碳浸泡电池的内部。

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