公开(公告)号：US06541159B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09373469

申请日：1999-08-12

申请人： Lin-Feng Li ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Lin-Feng Li ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M480

CPC分类号： B01D67/0069 ,  B01D53/228 ,  B01D53/326 ,  B01D67/0044 ,  B01D67/0046 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D71/02 ,  B01D71/022 ,  B01D2325/26 ,  C01B13/0255 ,  C01B2210/0046 ,  C01B2210/0051 ,  Y02P30/30

摘要： A solid-state hydroxide (OH−) conductive membrane provides up to five times higher ionic conductivity and surface oxygen exchange rate than conventional MIEC membranes, while operating at significantly lower temperatures and providing reduced overall system cost. The hydroxide conductive membrane utilizes a porous ceramic backbone, pores of which are injected with an electrolyte. A catalyst is provided as discrete layers disposed at the anode and cathode. The membrane of the present invention may be utilized in combination with an external voltage source to drive the oxygen generating reaction. Alternatively, the pores may be metallized and a pressure gradient utilized to drive the reaction. The membrane thus provides discrete materials to provide ionic conduction, electronic conduction, and structural support.

摘要翻译： 与常规MIEC膜相比，固态氢氧化物（OH-）导电膜提供高达5倍的离子导电率和表面氧气交换速率，同时在显着较低的温度下运行并提供降低的整体系统成本。 氢氧化物导电膜使用多孔陶瓷骨架，孔中注入电解质。 提供催化剂作为设置在阳极和阴极处的分立层。 本发明的膜可以与外部电压源组合使用以驱动产生氧的反应。 或者，孔可以被金属化和用于驱动反应的压力梯度。 因此，膜提供离散材料以提供离子传导，电子传导和结构支持。

公开(公告)号：US06605391B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US09259068

申请日：1999-02-26

申请人： Muguo Chen ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Wayne Yao ,  Yuen-Ming Chang ,  Lin-Feng Li ,  Karen Tom

发明人： Muguo Chen ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Wayne Yao ,  Yuen-Ming Chang ,  Lin-Feng Li ,  Karen Tom

IPC分类号： H01M214

CPC分类号： B01D67/0006 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D2323/16 ,  B01D2323/30 ,  B01D2323/34 ,  B01D2325/26 ,  C08F257/02 ,  C08F283/00 ,  G02F1/1525 ,  H01B1/121 ,  H01B1/122 ,  H01M6/22 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  Y02E60/128 ,  Y10T70/5624 ,  C08F220/54

摘要： A highly conductive polymer based solid gel membrane is disclosed. The membrane is especially well suited for use in such electrochemical devices as, for example, aluminum/air, zinc/air, Zn/MnO2, Ni/Cd and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as in electrochromic devices such as smart windows and flat panel displays. In accordance with the principles of the invention, anion- and cation-conducting membranes are formed. The gel composition of the membrane contains the ionic species within its solution phase such that the species behaves as in a liquid electrolyte, while at the same time, the solid gel composition prevents the solution phase from diffusing into the device. Methods of forming polymer based solid gel membranes of the present invention are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种高导电性聚合物基固体凝胶膜。 该膜特别适用于诸如铝/空气，锌/空气，Zn / MnO 2，Ni / Cd和氢燃料电池的这种电化学装置，以及电致变色装置如智能窗和平板 显示。 根据本发明的原理，形成阴离子和阳离子导电膜。 膜的凝胶组成在其溶液相中含有离子物质，使得物质的作用与液体电解质相同，同时固体凝胶组合物阻止溶液相扩散到器件中。 还公开了形成本发明聚合物基固体凝胶膜的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06183914B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09156135

申请日：1998-09-17

申请人： Wayne Yao ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Yuen-Ming Chang ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Wayne Yao ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Yuen-Ming Chang ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M810

CPC分类号： H01M6/181 ,  H01M8/1023 ,  H01M8/1044 ,  H01M8/1081 ,  H01M12/06 ,  Y02P70/56

摘要： A polymer-based electrolyte composition having excellent film-forming properties, flexibility, mechanical strength and high hydroxide conductivity is disclosed. The composition comprises an organic polymer having an alkyl quaternary ammonium salt structure; a nitrogen-containing, heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salt; and a metal hydroxide salt. In a preferred embodiment, the composition is cast in the form of a film that is suitable for use as an ion-conducting or other specialty membrane in a power source, such as for example an alkaline battery or fuel cell, that relies on hydroxide anion transport for its operation.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有优异成膜性，柔韧性，机械强度和高氢氧化物导电性的聚合物基电解质组合物。 该组合物包含具有烷基季铵盐结构的有机聚合物; 含氮杂环季铵盐; 和金属氢氧化物盐。 在优选的实施方案中，组合物以适合用作电源（例如碱性电池或燃料电池）中的离子传导或其它特殊膜的膜的形式浇铸，所述电源或依赖于氢氧根阴离子 运输运作。

公开(公告)号：US06190792B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09232328

申请日：1998-08-10

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M1040

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein metal-fuel tape, the ionically-conductive medium and the cathode structures are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points at which the ionically-conductive medium contacts the moving cathode structure and the moving metal-fuel tape during discharging and recharging modes of operation. In a first generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as an ionically-conductive belt, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive belt, and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing belt contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a second generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state (e.g. gelatinous) film layer integrated with the metal-fuel tape. In a third generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state film layer integrated with the movable cathode structure. By transporting the movable cathode structure, ionically contacting medium and metal-fuel tape within the system as described above, generation of frictional forces among such structures are minimized during system operation, and thus the damage to the cathode structure and metal-fuel tape is substantially reduced.

摘要翻译： 在金属燃料电池（FCB）系统中，其中金属 - 燃料带，离子传导介质和阴极结构以基本相同的速度在离子导电介质接触移动的点的轨迹处输送 阴极结构和移动金属 - 燃料带在放电和充电操作模式下。 在本发明的第一广义实施例中，离子导电介质被实现为离子导电带，并且金属 - 燃料带，离子传导带和可移动阴极结构以基本相同的速度在轨迹 在系统运行期间离子导管带接触金属 - 燃料带和阴极结构的点。 在本发明的第二广义实施例中，离子导电介质被实现为与金属 - 燃料带一体化的固态（例如凝胶状）膜层。 在本发明的第三个广义实施例中，离子传导介质被实现为与可移动阴极结构集成的固态膜层。 通过如上所述在系统内输送可动阴极结构，离子接触介质和金属 - 燃料带，这些结构中的摩擦力的产生在系统操作期间被最小化，因此对阴极结构和金属 - 燃料带的损害基本上 减少

公开(公告)号：US06403244B2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09133166

申请日：1998-08-12

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M1206

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein a movable cathode structure is mounted within a housing through which metal-fuel tape is transported along a predetermined path while an ionically-conductive medium is disposed between the metal-fuel tape and the movable cathode structure. In illustrative embodiments, the movable cathode structure is realized as a rotatable cathode cylinder, and a transportable cathode belt. The ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state ionically-conductive film applied to the cathode structures and/or metal-fuel tape, as well as ionically-conductive belt structures. During system operation, the metal-fuel tape and/or the ionically-conductive medium are wetted in order create sufficient surface tension, and thus sufficient hydrostatic forces, between the metal-fuel tape and ionically-conductive medium and between the ionically-conductive medium and the movable cathode structure, to enable the movable cathode structure, ionically-conductive medium and metal-fuel tape to move at substantially the same velocity at points of contact therebetween while only one or these three moving system components are being actively driven by a transport mechanism. By virtue of the present invention, it is possible to transport the moving components of the FCB system using a various types of low power devices including, for example, miniature electrical and spring-driven motors, while substantially reducing the likelihood of damage thereto during system operation.

摘要翻译： 在一种空气 - 金属燃料电池（FCB）系统中，其中可移动阴极结构安装在外壳内，金属 - 燃料带沿着预定路径输送，而离子导电介质设置在金属 - 燃料带和 可移动阴极结构。 在示例性实施例中，可移动阴极结构被实现为可旋转阴极筒和可运输阴极带。 离子导电介质被实现为施加到阴极结构和/或金属 - 燃料带以及离子传导带结构的固态离子导电膜。 在系统操作期间，金属 - 燃料带和/或离子导电介质被润湿以便在金属 - 燃料带和离子传导介质之间以及在离子传导介质之间产生足够的表面张力，从而产生足够的静水力 以及可移动阴极结构，以使得可移动阴极结构，离子导电介质和金属 - 燃料带在其接触点处以基本上相同的速度移动，同时只有一个或这三个移动系统部件被传输 机制。 根据本发明，可以使用包括例如微型电动和弹簧驱动的电动机的各种类型的低功率装置来输送FCB系统的运动部件，同时在系统中大大降低其损坏的可能性 操作。

公开(公告)号：US06299997B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09110762

申请日：1998-07-03

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M238

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein metal-fuel tape, the ionically-conductive medium and the cathode structures are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points at which the ionically-conductive medium contacts the moving cathode structure and the moving metal-fuel tape during discharging and recharging modes of operation. In a first generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as an ionically-conductive belt, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive belt, and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing belt contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a second generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state film layer integrated with the metal-fuel tape. In a third generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state film layer integrated with the movable cathode structure. By transporting the movable cathode structure, ionically contacting medium and metal-fuel tape within the system as described above, generation of frictional forces among such structures are minimized during system operation, and thus the damage to the cathode structure and metal-fuel tape is substantially reduced.

摘要翻译： 在金属燃料电池（FCB）系统中，其中金属 - 燃料带，离子传导介质和阴极结构以基本相同的速度在离子导电介质接触移动的点的轨迹处输送 阴极结构和移动金属 - 燃料带在放电和充电操作模式下。 在本发明的第一广义实施例中，离子导电介质被实现为离子导电带，并且金属 - 燃料带，离子传导带和可移动阴极结构以基本相同的速度在轨迹 在系统运行期间离子导管带接触金属 - 燃料带和阴极结构的点。 在本发明的第二广义实施例中，离子导电介质被实现为与金属 - 燃料带一体化的固态膜层。 在本发明的第三个广义实施例中，离子传导介质被实现为与可移动阴极结构集成的固态膜层。 通过如上所述在系统内输送可动阴极结构，离子接触介质和金属 - 燃料带，这些结构中的摩擦力的产生在系统操作期间被最小化，因此对阴极结构和金属 - 燃料带的损害基本上 减少

公开(公告)号：US06365292B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09232326

申请日：1998-08-10

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M486

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein metal-fuel tape, the ionically-conductive medium and the cathode structures are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points at which the ionically-conductive medium contacts the moving cathode structure and the moving metal-fuel tape during discharging and recharging modes of operation. In a first generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as an ionically-conductive belt, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive belt, and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing belt contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a second generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state (e.g. gelatinous) film layer integrated with the metal-fuel tape, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive film layer and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing film layer contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a third generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state film layer integrated with the movable cathode structure, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive film layer and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing film layer contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. By transporting the movable cathode structure, ionically contacting medium and metal-fuel tape within the system as described above, generation of frictional forces among such structures are minimized during system operation, and thus the damage to the cathode structure and metal-fuel tape is substantially reduced.

公开(公告)号：US06335111B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-01

申请号：US09110761

申请日：1998-07-03

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M1206

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein a plurality of movable cathode structures are mounted within a compact housing through which metal-fuel tape is transported along a predetermined path while an ionically-conductive medium is disposed between the metal-fuel tape and each movable cathode structure at points of contact. In illustrative embodiments, the movable cathode structures are realized as rotatable cathode cylinders, and transportable cathode belts. The ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state ionically-conductive film applied to the cathode structures and/or metal-fuel tape, as well as ionically-conductive belt structures transported at the same velocity as corresponding cathode structures (e.g. cathode cylinders or belts) at the locus of points at which the ionically-conductive medium contacts the moving cathode structure and the moving metal-fuel tape. By virtue of the present invention, the volumetric power density characteristics of FCB systems can be significantly improved, while the likelihood of damage to the cathode structures and metal-fuel tape is substantially reduced.

摘要翻译： 在空气 - 金属燃料电池（FCB）系统中，其中多个可移动阴极结构安装在紧凑的壳体内，金属 - 燃料带沿着预定路径被输送，而离子导电介质设置在金属 - 燃料带和每个可移动阴极结构在接触点。 在示例性实施例中，可移动阴极结构被实现为可旋转的阴极筒和可运输的阴极带。 离子导电介质被实现为施加到阴极结构和/或金属 - 燃料带的固态离子导电膜，以及以与相应阴极结构相同的速度运输的离子导电带结构（例如阴极柱 或带），其中离子导电介质接触移动阴极结构的点和移动的金属 - 燃料带。 根据本发明，FCB系统的体积功率密度特性可以显着提高，而阴极结构和金属 - 燃料带损坏的可能性大大降低。

公开(公告)号：US06218034B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09232327

申请日：1998-08-10

申请人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

发明人： Sadeg M. Faris ,  Tsepin Tsai ,  Thomas J. Legbandt ,  Wayne Yao ,  Muguo Chen

IPC分类号： H01M486

CPC分类号： H01M4/42 ,  H01M2/1673 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/186 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M10/4214 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M12/06 ,  H01M12/08 ,  H01M2004/024 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  H02J7/00 ,  Y02E60/128 ,  Y10T29/49115

摘要： In an air-metal fuel cell battery (FCB) system, wherein metal-fuel tape, the ionically-conductive medium and the cathode structures are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points at which the ionically-conductive medium contacts the moving cathode structure and the moving metal-fuel tape during discharging and recharging modes of operation. In a first generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as an ionically-conductive belt, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive belt, and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing belt contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a second generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state (e.g. gel-like) film layer integrated with the metal-fuel tape, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive film layer and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing film layer contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. In a third generalized embodiment of the present invention, the ionically-conductive medium is realized as a solid-state film layer integrated with the movable cathode structure, and the metal-fuel tape, ionically-conductive film layer and movable cathode structure are transported at substantially the same velocity at the locus of points which the ionically-conducing film layer contacts the metal-fuel tape and the cathode structure during system operation. By transporting the movable cathode structure, ionically contacting medium and metal-fuel tape within the system as described above, generation of frictional forces among such structures are minimized during system operation, and thus the damage to the cathode structure and metal-fuel tape is substantially reduced.

公开(公告)号：US06653003B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US09416554

申请日：1999-10-12

申请人： Tsepin Tsai ,  Wayne Yao ,  Lin-Feng Li ,  George Tzeng ,  Michael Rabin ,  William Morris ,  Sadeg M. Faris

发明人： Tsepin Tsai ,  Wayne Yao ,  Lin-Feng Li ,  George Tzeng ,  Michael Rabin ,  William Morris ,  Sadeg M. Faris

IPC分类号： H01M804

CPC分类号： H01M12/065 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/2459 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6563

摘要： Flat plate fuel cells, particularly air-depolarized cells, are stacked and electrically interconnected into a battery structure with a connector block and tray. The anode and cathode elements of each cell are provided with extending terminal conductor elements (e.g., banana plugs), preferably extending in downward “U” shaped configuration from the upper ends of the anode and cathode elements respectively. The connector block comprises a series of conductive apertures, positioned and sized to accommodate the terminal conductor elements of the electrodes therein and the connector block comprises electrical interconductive elements to electrically connect- the electrodes of the stacked cells in a desired electrical interconnection (serial, parallel and mixed serial and parallel segments). The interconnection between terminal conductor elements and the respective apertures further serves to support and orient the cells in a minimal volume and permits selective rapid cell removal for replacement or servicing. The cells are also provided with keyed members for keyed interlocking with a support tray having co-fitting keying elements to provide full structural integrity for the stacked cells. Lateral end elements extend between the connector block and support tray to complete an open enclosure and provide a support base for air circulating devices such as fans. Air is circulated through a duct defined by the block and between the fuel cells.

摘要翻译： 平板燃料电池，特别是空气去极化电池被堆叠并且电连接到具有连接器块和托盘的电池结构中。 每个单元的阳极和阴极元件分别设置有延伸的端子导体元件（例如香蕉插头），优选地从阳极和阴极元件的上端向下延伸成“U”形构造。 连接器块包括一系列导电孔，其定位和尺寸适于容纳其中的电极的端子导体元件，并且连接器块包括用于将所述堆叠电池的电极电连接到期望的电互连（串联，并联 和混合串行和并行段）。 端子导体元件和相应的孔之间的互连进一步用于以最小的体积支撑和定向电池，并且允许选择性的快速电池去除用于更换或维修。 电池还设置有键合构件，用于与具有配合键合元件的支撑托盘键锁互锁，以为堆叠的电池提供完整的结构完整性。 侧端元件在连接器块和支撑托盘之间延伸以完成开放的外壳并且为空气循环装置（例如风扇）提供支撑基座。 空气通过由块限定的管道和燃料电池之间循环。