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公开(公告)号:US20240234811A1
公开(公告)日:2024-07-11
申请号:US18131172
申请日:2023-04-05
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Zhe LI , Qili SU , Meiyuan WU , Yong LU , Haijing LIU
IPC: H01M10/0565 , H01M10/0562
CPC classification number: H01M10/0565 , H01M10/0562 , H01M2300/0085 , H01M2300/0091
Abstract: An electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode that includes a positive electroactive material, a negative electrode that includes a negative electroactive material, and a free-standing separating layer disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The free-standing separating layer includes a gel membrane that includes a polymer host and a liquid electrolyte and an integrated structural component disposed within the gel membrane. The integrated structural component may be selected from the group consisting of: a plurality of solid-state electrolyte particles, a nonwoven material, and a combination thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US20240222775A1
公开(公告)日:2024-07-04
申请号:US18133378
申请日:2023-04-11
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Qili SU , Zhe LI , Meiyuan WU , Haijing LIU , Dave G. Rich
IPC: H01M50/258 , H01M4/505 , H01M4/525 , H01M4/587 , H01M4/66 , H01M10/48 , H01M10/613 , H01M10/6556 , H01M50/451 , H01M50/509 , H01M50/557
CPC classification number: H01M50/258 , H01M4/505 , H01M4/525 , H01M4/587 , H01M4/661 , H01M10/486 , H01M10/613 , H01M10/6556 , H01M50/451 , H01M50/509 , H01M50/557
Abstract: A modular bipolar solid-state battery includes T solid-state battery modules, where T is an integer greater than one. Each of the T solid-state battery modules includes an enclosure, a first terminal arranged on a first side of the enclosure, a second terminal arranged on a second side of the enclosure opposite to the first side of the enclosure, and N solid-state battery cells arranged and interconnected in the enclosure, where N is an integer greater than one. The T solid-state battery modules are connected in at least one of series and parallel. A positive terminal of the modular bipolar solid-state battery is connected to at least one of the T solid-state battery modules. A negative terminal of the modular bipolar solid-state battery is connected to at least another one of the T solid-state battery modules.
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公开(公告)号:US20240170719A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-23
申请号:US18363052
申请日:2023-08-01
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Zhe LI , Qili SU , Meiyuan WU , Haijing LIU , Mengyan HOU
IPC: H01M10/0565 , H01M10/0585 , H01M50/403 , H01M50/42
CPC classification number: H01M10/0565 , H01M10/0585 , H01M50/403 , H01M50/42 , H01M2300/0037 , H01M2300/0085
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a gel membrane for a battery cell includes supplying a first substrate to a first roller; heating a gel membrane solution in a tank, wherein the gel membrane solution includes a polymer and a liquid electrolyte comprising one or more lithium salts; arranging a slot die within a predetermined distance of the first substrate located on the first roller; pumping the gel membrane solution into an inlet of the slot die; depositing a gel membrane layer from an outlet of the slot die onto the first substrate supported by the first roller; and cooling the gel membrane layer on the first substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US20230261246A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-17
申请号:US17886579
申请日:2022-08-12
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Qili SU , Zhe LI , Jingyuan LIU , Meiyuan WU , Haijing LIU
IPC: H01M10/04 , H01M10/613 , H01M10/653 , H01M10/6567 , H01M10/625 , H01M50/507 , H01M50/207 , H01M50/249
CPC classification number: H01M10/0431 , H01M10/613 , H01M10/653 , H01M10/6567 , H01M10/625 , H01M50/507 , H01M50/207 , H01M50/249 , H01M2220/20
Abstract: A battery system comprises N folded bipolar batteries folded in an “S”-shaped configuration. First and second folded portions of each of the N folded bipolar batteries are arranged on opposite ends of the “S”-shaped configuration. First side portions and second side portions of each of the N folded bipolar batteries are arranged between the first and second folded portions. One or more of the first folded portions on a first one of the N folded bipolar batteries are in direct electrical contact with one or more of the second folded portions on a second one of the N folded bipolar batteries. One or more of the first side portions on a third one of the N folded bipolar batteries are in direct electrical contact with one or more of the second side portions on a fourth one of the N folded bipolar batteries.
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公开(公告)号:US20230246161A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-03
申请号:US17882246
申请日:2022-08-05
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Qili SU , Zhe LI , Dewen KONG , Mengyan HOU , Haijing LIU
IPC: H01M4/139 , H01M4/36 , H01M4/66 , H01M4/74 , H01M10/058 , H01M10/0525
CPC classification number: H01M4/139 , H01M4/74 , H01M4/366 , H01M4/661 , H01M10/058 , H01M10/0525 , H01M2004/027
Abstract: A pre-lithiated, precursor electrode includes an electroactive material layer, a current collector, and a lithium foil disposed between the electroactive material layer and the current collector. A method of preparing an electrode to be used in an electrochemical cell is provide. The method includes preparing a pre-lithiated, precursor electrode. Preparing the pre-lithiated precursor electrode includes contacting at least a first electroactive material layer with a first surface of a lithium foil assembly, where the lithium foil assembly includes a current collector and at least a first lithium foil disposed on or adjacent to a first surface of the current collector. The method may further include contacting the prelithiated, precursor electrode with an electrolyte in the electrochemical cell, where the first lithium foil at least partially or fully dissolves when contacted by the electrolyte to form the electrode and a lithium reservoir in the electrochemical cell.
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公开(公告)号:US20220302526A1
公开(公告)日:2022-09-22
申请号:US17683976
申请日:2022-03-01
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Zhe LI , Xiaochao QUE , Haijing LIU , Yong LU , Meiyuan WU , Jingyuan LIU
IPC: H01M10/6571 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/615 , H01M4/80 , H01M4/66 , H01M10/0585
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a solid-state battery including at least one current collector that is in communication with one or more switches configured to move between open and closed positions, where the open position corresponds to a first operational state of the solid-state battery and the closed position corresponds to a second operational state of the solid-state battery; one or more electrodes disposed adjacent to the one or more current collectors; and one or more electrothermal material foils including a resistor material that is in electrical communication with that at least one current collector, where in the first operational state electrons may flow through the one or more electrothermal material foils during cycling of the solid-state battery so as to initiate a heating mode, and in the second operational state electrons may flow through the current collector during cycling of the solid-state battery so as to initiate a non-heating mode.
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公开(公告)号:US20220181685A1
公开(公告)日:2022-06-09
申请号:US17542299
申请日:2021-12-03
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Zhe LI , Meiyuan WU , Yong LU , Haijing LIU , Xiaochao QUE
IPC: H01M10/0565 , H01M10/0585
Abstract: A method for forming a bipolar solid-state battery includes preparing a mixture of gel precursor solution and solid electrolyte. The gel precursor includes a polymer, a first solvent, and a liquid electrolyte. The liquid electrolyte includes a second solvent, a lithium salt, and electrolyte additive. The method includes loading the mixture onto at least one of a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. Each of the first, second, and third electrodes includes a plurality of solid-state electroactive particles. The method includes removing at least a portion of the first solvent from the mixture to form a gel and positioning one of the first, second, and third electrodes with respect to another of the first, second, and third electrodes. The method includes applying a polymer blocker to a border of the first, second, or third electrodes.
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公开(公告)号:US20220166017A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-26
申请号:US17533936
申请日:2021-11-23
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor: Qili SU , Mengyan HOU , Haijing LIU , Zhe LI
Abstract: A negative electrode and an electrochemical cell are provided herein. The negative electrode and the electrochemical cell include a protective coating for preventing and inhibiting growth of lithium dendrite on the negative electrode and growth into a separator. The protective coating includes a first layer and second layer. The first layer includes a first polymeric binder and an optional insulating material. The second layer includes a dendrite consuming material and a second polymeric binder.
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公开(公告)号:US20220140422A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-05
申请号:US17500660
申请日:2021-10-13
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Si CHEN , Yong LU , Meiyuan WU , Haijing LIU , Zhe LI
IPC: H01M12/02 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/0585 , H01G11/06 , H01G11/56 , H01G11/50 , H01G11/46
Abstract: A solid-state electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions is provide, where the electrochemical cell has an electrolyte layer in a solid-state or semi-solid state defining a first surface. A solid electrode having an electroactive material that defines a second surface is present. A hybrid capacitor material including a metal organic framework intermingled with solid-state electrolyte particles is disposed in at least one of the following: the solid electrode, an interfacial layer disposed between the first surface of the electrolyte and the second surface of the solid electrode, or both in the solid electrode and the interfacial layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20240379997A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-14
申请号:US18633792
申请日:2024-04-12
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor: Zhe LI , Qili SU , Yong LU , Haijing LIU
IPC: H01M10/0562 , H01M4/131 , H01M4/134 , H01M10/0585
Abstract: A solid-state battery cell includes a cathode electrode includes a cathode current collector and a cathode active layer arranged on the cathode current collector and including cathode active material and a solid electrolyte. A separator layer comprises the solid electrolyte. An anode layer comprises an anode current collector and a silicon layer arranged on the anode current collector and including a plurality of concave spherical surfaces.
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