CARBON-SILICON COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20240128441A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-18

    申请号:US18488721

    申请日:2023-10-17

    CPC classification number: H01M4/364 H01M4/044 H01M4/386 H01M4/583 H01M2004/021

    Abstract: Described herein are carbon-silicon composite structures and methods of producing such structures. A carbon-silicon composite structure comprises one or more carbon-containing structures that have pores at least partially filled with silicon-containing structures. Specifically, the silicon-containing structures are attached to the pore walls while maintaining void spaces within these pores. These void spaces can accommodate silicon expansion during lithiation. Carbon-silicon composite structures can be produced by submerging carbon-containing structures into a precursor liquid solution (comprising a precursor) and driving this solution into the pores. The silicon-containing structures are then formed (from the precursor) within the pores either electrochemically (e.g., by applying a voltage to the solution and structures) or chemically (e.g., by introducing the structures into a reducing liquid solution). In some examples, these void spaces are sealed from the environment by additional structures, e.g., separate silicon-containing structures and/or carbon structures.

    Anode battery materials and methods of making the same
    2.
    发明授权
    Anode battery materials and methods of making the same 有权
    阳极电池材料和制作方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US09340894B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US13589588

    申请日:2012-08-20

    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides novel methods of preparing porous silicon films and particles for lithium ion batteries. In some embodiments, such methods generally include: (1) etching a silicon material by exposure of the silicon material to a constant current density in a solution to produce a porous silicon film over a substrate; and (2) separating the porous silicon film from the substrate by gradually increasing the electric current density in sequential increments. In some embodiments, the methods of the present invention may also include a step of associating the porous silicon film with a binding material. In some embodiments, the methods of the present invention may also include a step of splitting the porous silicon film to form porous silicon particles. Additional embodiments of the present invention pertain to anode materials derived from the porous silicon films and porous silicon particles.

    Abstract translation: 在一些实施方案中,本发明提供了制备用于锂离子电池的多孔硅膜和颗粒的新方法。 在一些实施例中,这些方法通常包括:(1)通过将硅材料暴露于溶液中的恒定电流密度来蚀刻硅材料,以在衬底上产生多孔硅膜; 和(2)通过逐渐增加电流密度来分离多孔硅膜与基片。 在一些实施方案中,本发明的方法还可以包括将多孔硅膜与粘合材料缔合的步骤。 在一些实施例中,本发明的方法还可以包括分离多孔硅膜以形成多孔硅颗粒的步骤。 本发明的另外的实施方案涉及从多孔硅膜和多孔硅颗粒得到的阳极材料。

    ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    3.
    发明申请
    ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE 审中-公开
    电化学电池及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150357846A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14763478

    申请日:2014-01-24

    Abstract: A method of modifying an electrode for an electrochemical cell in which the electrode is in contact with an electrolyte comprising one or more salts containing metal ions and halogen ions connecting the electrode in a circuit comprising the electrode, the electrolyte, and an opposite electrode; and applying a charging current to the circuit charging the circuit to a first voltage sufficient to drive halogen ions into the electrode to modify the atomic structure of the electrode. An electrochemical cell comprising a first electrode, an electrolyte comprising one or more salts containing metal ions and halogen ions; and a second electrode, the second electrode containing halogen ions when the electrochemical cell is in a charged state.

    Abstract translation: 一种修改电化学电池的电极的方法,其中所述电极与包含一种或多种含有金属离子和卤素离子的电解质接触,所述电解质包含电极,所述电解质和相对电极的电路中连接所述电极; 以及将充电电路的充电电流施加到足以驱动卤素离子进入电极的第一电压以改变电极的原子结构。 一种电化学电池,包括第一电极,包含一种或多种含金属离子和卤素离子的盐的电解质; 和第二电极,当电化学电池处于充电状态时,第二电极含有卤素离子。

    Dioxolane as a proctector for lithium electrodes
    6.
    发明授权
    Dioxolane as a proctector for lithium electrodes 有权
    二氧戊环作为锂电极的调节剂

    公开(公告)号:US06225002B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-01

    申请号:US09245167

    申请日:1999-02-05

    Abstract: Disclosed are dioxolane-treated lithium electrodes, battery cells containing such dioxolane-treated lithium electrodes, battery cell electrolytes containing dioxolane, and methods of treating lithium electrodes with dioxolane and battery cells containing such dioxolane-treated lithium electrodes. Treating lithium with dioxolane prevents the lithium from reacting with a wide range of substances which can contaminate battery cells, particularly moisture and other protic impurities, that might otherwise react with the lithium to the detriment of its function as a negative electrode in a battery cell. Battery cells containing dioxolane as an electrolyte co-solvent in accordance with the present invention exhibit improved cycling performance over cells not containing dioxolane. Moreover, the dioxolane treatment does not negatively impact sulfur utilization and improves the lithium's electrochemical function as the negative electrode in the battery cell.

    Abstract translation: 公开了二氧杂环戊烷处理的锂电极,含有这种二氧杂环戊烷处理的锂电极的电池单元,含有二氧戊环的电池单体电解质,以及用二氧戊环处理锂电极的方法和含有这种二氧杂环戊烷处理的锂电极的电池单体。 用二氧戊环处理锂可防止锂与可能污染电池,特别是水分和其他质子杂质的各种物质发生反应,否则可能会与锂反应,从而损害其作为电池单元中的负极的功能。 含有根据本发明的电解质共溶剂的二氧戊环的电池电池相对于不含二氧戊环的电池显示出改进的循环性能。 此外,二氧戊环处理不会对硫利用产生负面影响,并且提高锂作为电池单元中的负极的电化学功能。

    Processes involving metal hydrides
    8.
    发明授权
    Processes involving metal hydrides 失效
    涉及金属氢化物的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5766688A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-16

    申请号:US896571

    申请日:1997-07-18

    Abstract: Metal hydrides are activated by an electrochemical procedure. In this procedure, a bulk sample of the corresponding metal is immersed in an aqueous electrolyte and contacted by a cathode. Current passed through the aqueous electrolyte causes electrolysis of the water and a concomitant reaction with the formation of metal hydride. As a result, the metal hydride is fractured and smaller particles result. Additionally, the resulting metal hydride has a substantial amount of absorbed hydrogen. A novel plating method, taking advantage of the reducing power of hydrogen absorbed in a metal hydride, is useful to encapsulate such metal hydride with a variety of metals. Therefore, such hydrides are uniformly coated by using plating solutions without the standard reducing agent and stabilizer.

    Abstract translation: 金属氢化物通过电化学方法活化。 在该方法中,将相应金属的大量样品浸入含水电解质中并与阴极接触。 通过含水电解质的电流导致水的电解和与金属氢化物的形成的伴随的反应。 结果,金属氢化物断裂并产生较小的颗粒。 另外,所得金属氢化物具有大量的吸收氢。 利用在金属氢化物中吸收的氢的还原能力的新颖的电镀方法可用于将金属氢化物与各种金属封装。 因此,通过使用不含标准还原剂和稳定剂的镀液均匀地涂布这种氢化物。

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