CONTINUOUS AND SEMI-CONTINUOUS METHODS OF ELECTRODE AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL PRODUCTION

    公开(公告)号:US20230327068A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US18133671

    申请日:2023-04-12

    CPC classification number: H01M4/0404

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for continuously and/or semi-continuously manufacturing electrochemical cells with semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, a method can include mixing an active material, a conductive material, and an electrolyte to form a semi-solid electrode material. The method further includes drawing a vacuum on the semi-solid electrode material, compressing the semi-solid electrode material to form an electrode brick, and dispensing a portion of the electrode brick onto a current collector via a dispensation device to form an electrode. In some embodiments, the current collector is disposed on a pouch material. In some embodiments, the dispensation device includes a top blade for top edge control and two side plates for side edge control. In some embodiments, the method can further include conveying the electrode through the top blade and the two side plates to shape the electrode.

    APPARATUSES AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING A SEMI-SOLID ELECTRODE HAVING HIGH ACTIVE SOLIDS LOADING AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS INCLUDING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20230178707A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-08

    申请号:US17895229

    申请日:2022-08-25

    CPC classification number: H01M4/0433

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to apparatuses and processes for forming semi-solid electrodes having high active solids loading by removing excess electrolyte. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can be formed by mixing an active material and, optionally, a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte to form a suspension. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can be disposed onto a current collector to form an intermediate electrode. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can have a first composition in which the ratio of electrolyte to active material is between about 10:1 and about 1:1. In some embodiments, a method for converting the semi-solid electrode material from the first composition into the second composition includes removing a portion of the electrolyte from the semi-solid electrode material. In some embodiments, the method includes mechanically compressing the intermediate electrode to remove the portion of electrolyte from the semi-solid electrode material.

    METHODS OF CONTINUOUS AND SEMI-CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

    公开(公告)号:US20220115710A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-14

    申请号:US17498996

    申请日:2021-10-12

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for continuously and/or semi-continuously manufacturing electrochemical cells with semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, a method can include mixing an active material, a conductive material, and an electrolyte to form a semi-solid electrode material. The method further includes drawing a vacuum on the semi-solid electrode material, compressing the semi-solid electrode material to form an electrode brick, and dispensing a portion of the electrode brick onto a current collector via a dispensation device to form an electrode. In some embodiments, the current collector is disposed on a pouch material. In some embodiments, the dispensation device includes a top blade for top edge control and two side plates for side edge control. In some embodiments, the method can further include conveying the electrode through the top blade and the two side plates to shape the electrode.

    METHODS OF CONTINUOUS AND SEMI-CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

    公开(公告)号:US20250070261A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-27

    申请号:US18896564

    申请日:2024-09-25

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for continuously and/or semi-continuously manufacturing electrochemical cells with semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, a method can include mixing an active material, a conductive material, and an electrolyte to form a semi-solid electrode material. The method further includes drawing a vacuum on the semi-solid electrode material, compressing the semi-solid electrode material to form an electrode brick, and dispensing a portion of the electrode brick onto a current collector via a dispensation device to form an electrode. In some embodiments, the current collector is disposed on a pouch material. In some embodiments, the dispensation device includes a top blade for top edge control and two side plates for side edge control. In some embodiments, the method can further include conveying the electrode through the top blade and the two side plates to shape the electrode.

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