Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A first current collector is provided. A first electrode is formed above the first current collector. The first electrode includes chromium and manganese and is formed using PVD. An electrolyte is formed above the first electrode. A second electrode is formed above the electrolyte. A second current collector is formed above the second electrode.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A first current collector is provided. A first layer is formed above the first current collector. The first layer includes lithium and cobalt. The first layer is annealed. A second layer is formed above the annealed first layer. The second layer includes lithium and cobalt, and the annealed first layer and the second layer jointly form a first electrode. An electrolyte is formed above the first electrode. A second electrode is formed above the electrolyte. A second current collector is formed above the second electrode.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels utilizing high-entropy alloys (HEAs) and methods for forming such low-e panels, as well as combinatorial methods and systems for developing such low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A reflective layer is formed above the transparent substrate. A metallic layer is formed above the transparent substrate. The metallic layer includes an HEA. The metallic layer, or any other component of the low-panels, may be formed using combinatorial processing.
Abstract:
Provided are inverse phase allotrope rare earth (IPARE) magnets, methods of forming thereof, and applications of IPARE magnets. Unlike conventional samarium-cobalt magnets, IPARE magnets maintain their hexagonal lattice structures over a range of equiatomic compositions, such as when concentrations of different elements are within 10 atomic % of each other. An IPARE magnet may comprise cobalt, iron, copper, nickel, and samarium and a concentration of cobalt may be between 17-27 atomic %. An IPARE magnet may be substantially free from zirconium and/or titanium. An IPARE magnet may be formed by quenching a molten mixture of its components. The quenching may be performed in a magnetic field. After quenching, the IPARE magnet may be machined. Furthermore, IPARE magnets may be used as a structural element, e.g. in an electric motor.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A first current collector is provided. A first electrode is formed above the first current collector. The first electrode includes lithium and cobalt and is formed using PVD in a gaseous environment including at least 96% argon. An electrolyte is formed above the first electrode. A second electrode is formed above the electrolyte. A second current collector is formed above the second electrode.
Abstract:
Methods, and coated panels fabricated from the methods, are disclosed to form multiple coatings, (e.g., one or more infrared reflective layers), with minimal color change before and after heat treatments. The optical properties of the coating (e.g. the transmissivity and the IR emissivity) are generally coupled. In some embodiments, silicate materials are doped with rare earth elements. These doped silicate materials are able to absorb ultra-violet (UV) photons and emit photons in the visible range. This allows the transmissivity to be at least partially decoupled from the IR emissivity of the coated panel, resulting in a larger range of performance.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A first current collector is provided. A first layer is formed above the first current collector. The first layer includes lithium and cobalt. The first layer is annealed. A second layer is formed above the annealed first layer. The second layer includes lithium and cobalt, and the annealed first layer and the second layer jointly form a first electrode. An electrolyte is formed above the first electrode. A second electrode is formed above the electrolyte. A second current collector is formed above the second electrode.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A layer stack may be formed between a substrate of the batteries and a current collector of the batteries. A texturing may be provided to at least one of the components of the batteries to increase the interfacial area between the components. At least one of conductive metal oxides, conductive metal nitrides, conductive metal carbides, or a combination thereof may be used to form a current collector of the batteries.
Abstract:
Embodiments provided herein describe solid-state lithium batteries and methods for forming such batteries. A first current collector is provided. A first electrode is formed above the first current collector. The first electrode has at least one void formed therein. A fluidic, ionically-conductive material is infused into the at least one void within the first electrode. A solid electrolyte is formed above the first electrode. A second electrode is formed above the solid electrolyte. A second current collector is formed above the second electrode.