Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes an anode and a semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode includes a suspension of an active material of about 35% to about 75% by volume of an active material and about 0.5% to about 8% by volume of a conductive material in a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte. An ion-permeable membrane is disposed between the anode and the semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness of about 250 μm to about 2,000 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least about 7 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/4. In some embodiments, the semi-solid cathode slurry has a mixing index of at least about 0.9.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell, includes an anode and a semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode includes a suspension of an active material of about 35% to about 75% by volume of an active material and about 0.5% to about 8% by volume of a conductive material in a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte. An ion-permeable membrane is disposed between the anode and the semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness of about 250 μm to about 2,000 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least about 7 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/4. In some embodiments, the semi-solid cathode slurry has a mixing index of at least about 0.9.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a semi-solid cathode that includes a suspension of an active material and a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte, and an ion permeable membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness in the range of about 250 μm-2,500 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least 5 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/2.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a semi-solid cathode that includes a suspension of an active material and a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte, and an ion permeable membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness in the range of about 250 μm-2,500 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least 5 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/2.
Abstract translation:本文所述的实施方案一般涉及具有高速率能力的电化学电池,更具体地涉及生产具有相对较厚的半固体电极的高容量和高速率电池的装置,系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,电化学电池包括阳极,半固体阴极,其包括活性材料和导电材料在液体电解质中的悬浮液,以及设置在阳极和阴极之间的离子可渗透膜。 半固体阴极的厚度在约250μm-2,500μm的范围内,电化学电池的C / 2速率的面积比容量为至少5mAh / cm 2。
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having porous semi-solid electrodes and in particular, semi-solid electrodes that include electrolyte filled meso-pores such that the semi-solid electrodes have higher electronic conductivity. In some embodiments, a method of preparing a porous semi-solid electrode includes combining an active material with an electrolyte to form an intermediate material, the electrolyte including a liquid component and a pore former. A conductive material is combined with the intermediate material to form a semi-solid electrode material. The pore former is then caused to liquefy to form a porous semi-solid electrode. In some embodiments, the pore former is maintained at a temperature below a dissolution temperature and/or a melting temperature of the pore former prior to causing the pore former to liquefy. In some embodiments, the pore former can be ethylene carbonate (“EC”).
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for improving safety features in electrochemical cells. In particular, the systems and methods as described herein can solve safety issues concerning gas generation in electrochemical cells.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein generally relate to spacers for applying a preload on one or more electrochemical cells disposed in a battery pack. In some embodiments, a battery pack can include a plurality of electrochemical cells. A spacer is disposed between each of the plurality of electrochemical cells such the spacer is centrally located with respect to the mid-point of adjacent electrochemical cells. The spacer can be sized and shaped to contact in the range of about 2% to about 50% of a surface area of each adjacent electrochemical cell such that the spacer exerts a preload on a central portion of the electrochemical cell.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein generally relate to porous spacers for applying a preload on one or more electrochemical cells disposed in a battery pack. In some embodiments, a battery pack can include a plurality of electrochemical cells. A porous spacer is disposed between each of the plurality of electrochemical cells such the porous spacer can be centrally located with respect to the mid-point of adjacent electrochemical cells. The porous spacer can be sized and shaped to contact in the range of about 50% to about 100% of a surface area of each adjacent electrochemical cell such that the porous spacer exerts a preload on a central portion or any combination of predetermined area of the electrochemical cell.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes an anode and a semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode includes a suspension of an active material of about 35% to about 75% by volume of an active material and about 0.5% to about 8% by volume of a conductive material in a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte. An ion-permeable membrane is disposed between the anode and the semi-solid cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness of about 250 μm to about 2,000 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least about 7 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/4. In some embodiments, the semi-solid cathode slurry has a mixing index of at least about 0.9.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having high rate capability, and more particularly to devices, systems and methods of producing high capacity and high rate capability batteries having relatively thick semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes an anode, a semi-solid cathode that includes a suspension of an active material and a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte, and an ion permeable membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode. The semi-solid cathode has a thickness in the range of about 250 μm-2,500 μm, and the electrochemical cell has an area specific capacity of at least 5 mAh/cm2 at a C-rate of C/2.
Abstract translation:本文所述的实施方案一般涉及具有高速率能力的电化学电池,更具体地涉及生产具有相对较厚的半固体电极的高容量和高速率电池的装置,系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,电化学电池包括阳极,半固体阴极,其包括活性材料和导电材料在液体电解质中的悬浮液,以及设置在阳极和阴极之间的离子可渗透膜。 半固体阴极的厚度在约250μm-2,500μm的范围内,电化学电池的C / 2速率的面积比容量为至少5mAh / cm 2。