Abstract: The present invention provides an electrode assembly, which can reduce resistance and improve a process property, a secondary battery including same, and a method for manufacturing same. For example, disclosed is an electrode assembly comprising: a first electrode plate having a first electrode tab attached thereto: a plurality of second electrode plates having second electrode tabs attached thereto, respectively, and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the plurality of second electrode plates, wherein the first electrode plate, the separator, and the plurality of second electrode plates are wound in a state of being stacked on one another, and the second electrode tabs are formed to be symmetrical to each other on the basis of a winding center thereof.

Abstract: A cathode active material of formula LiNixMnyAlzM?O2-?B? or NaNix?Mny?Alz?M???O2-??B??, wherein M is a combination of Ti, and Mg; M? is Ti, Mg, or a combination of thereof; B is selected from the group of F, S, Se, or Cl; 0.8<x<1, 0<y<0.2, 0<z?0.2, 0???0.2, 0???0.1, 0.5<x?<1, 0<y?<0.5, 0<z??0.2, 0????0.2, and 0????0.1. The particle is a single crystal, a single particle, or a secondary particle comprising a plurality of primary particles; and the particle is a uniform composition or a concentration gradient composition.

Abstract: A battery includes a positive electrode having a first strip shape and a positive electrode lead, and a negative electrode having a second strip shape and a negative electrode lead. First ends of the positive electrode and the negative electrode in a longitudinal direction are on an inner peripheral side, and second ends of the positive electrode and the negative electrode in the longitudinal direction are on an outer peripheral side. The positive electrode lead and the negative electrode lead are extended out from a first end side in a width direction of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a first thickness of the positive electrode on the first end side is thinner than a second thickness of the positive electrode on a second end side in the width direction.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mixture comprising: —lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide; —lithium 2-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dicyano-imidazole; and —lithium hexafluorophosphate; as well as an electrolyte composition comprising said mixture, and their uses.

Abstract: A complex electrode assembly includes a first sheet-type wiring which extends in a lengthwise direction of the first sheet-type wiring and comprises a sheet region of which a width that is perpendicular to the lengthwise direction is greater than a thickness that is perpendicular to the lengthwise direction and a width direction of the first sheet-type wiring, and electrode assemblies which are arranged separate from each other in the lengthwise direction of the first sheet-type wiring and are electrically connected to the first sheet-type wiring. The first sheet-type wiring may be disposed to face an outer surface of each of the electrode assemblies.

Abstract: This disclosure presents an electrode lead plate (6) for a cylindrical secondary cell (1) comprising a terminal part (4) and an electrode roll (3) comprising a conductive sheet (3a). The electrode lead plate (6) comprises an inner contact region (6c) configured to be arranged in direct electrical contact with the terminal part (4), an outer contact region (6e) configured to be arranged in direct electrical contact with the conductive sheet (3a), and a fuse region (6d). Further, a terminal part (4) and a cylindrical secondary cell (1), as well as uses and methods of manufacture, are presented.

Abstract: An impact resistant wound cell comprises a first electrode plate with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface comprises a first active material area and a first current collector area, the second surface comprises a second active material area and a second current collector area. The first current collector area is located on an inner side of an outermost circle of the wound cell. In the first electrode plate, the second current collector area and the first current collector area are adjacent to and opposite to each other, the first current collector area and the second current collector area are bonded together by a first bonding member. The present disclosure further provides a battery using the wound cell.

Abstract: A battery includes: a curved cell, having a first and second surfaces; a tab unit, connected to the cell and comprises a curved portion and a flat portion, the cell is curved along a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of the tab unit; and a package, including: a receiving portion and a flat encapsulating edge, the cell and the curved portion are received in the receiving portion, the receiving portion comprises a first receiving unit and a second receiving unit, radians of the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit are respectively matched with radian of the first surface and the second surface, and the flat portion is sealingly attached to the edge and penetrates outward from the edge. The battery provided by the embodiments of the present application has good cell reliability, and can realize the sealing attachment of the tab unit to the edge.

Abstract: An end cover assembly, a battery cell and an electrolyte injection method therefor, a battery, and a power consumption device are provided. The end cover assembly may include an end cover provided with a through hole for injecting an electrolyte and an accommodating portion; a seal configured to seal the through hole; and a cover body covering at least part of the seal, the cover body including a limiting portion, the limiting portion being located within the accommodating portion to restrict the cover body from separating from the end cover, and the cover body being movable together with the seal by movement of the limiting portion relative to the accommodating portion, wherein when the cover body moves to a first position, the seal covers the through hole, and when the cover body moves to a second position, the seal avoids the through hole.

Abstract: A tab, a preparation method thereof, and a battery including the tab are disclosed. The tab is a copper foil material, a surface of the copper foil material having a large compressive stress is an S surface, a surface having a small compressive stress is an M surface, and only the M surface is provided with an indentation or a reinforcing rib. In the preparation method of the tab of the disclosure, the S surface/M surface of the copper foil material are identified, and it is ensured that a feed direction is oriented so that the M surface faces outward (or inward), and winding/unwinding directions of each process and a mounting direction of an embossing device are reasonably fixed, so as to ensure that a tab emboss pattern of a product is pressed on the M surface of the copper foil material rather than the S surface or both surfaces.

Abstract: Various embodiments include fuel cell interconnects having a fuel distribution portion having an inlet opening, a fuel collection portion having an outlet opening, and a primary fuel flow field containing channels, wherein the fuel distribution portion comprises at least one raised feature defining a fuel distribution flow path, and the fuel distribution flow path is not continuous with the channels in the primary fuel flow field. The at least one raised feature may include, for example, a network of ribs and/or dots. Further embodiments include interconnects having a fuel distribution portion with a variable surface depth to provide variable flow restriction and/or a plenum with variable surface depth and raised a raised relief feature on the cathode side, and/or varying flow channel depths and/or rib heights adjacent a fuel hole.

Abstract: A secondary battery according to an embodiment includes: an electrode body which contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and at least one separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case main body which receives the electrode body; a sealing body which seals an opening portion of the case main body; and a sealing body-side insulating member provided between the sealing body and one end portion of the electrode body and a case main body-side insulating member; the one end portion and the other end portion of the electrode body each form a protruding section; and the sealing body-side insulating member includes a base material and an adhesive layer which is disposed on the base material and which contains a cured object of a curable resin, and the protruding section of the one end portion of the electrode body is adhered to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A battery pack (e.g., a battery pack for marine environments) can include a lower enclosure having an upper wall and defining a cavity, a plurality of battery cells positioned within the cavity, a radiator assembly positioned above the upper wall of the lower enclosure, a vent in the upper wall of the cavity, and/or a valve configured to selectively facilitate fluid communication between the cavity and the radiator assembly via the vent. In some embodiments, the valve is configured to open in response to increased pressure in the cavity resulting from a thermal runaway event. In some embodiments, the radiator is configured to create a tortuous path and collect flammable particulates from the thermal runaway event.

Abstract: Provided is a cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery in which the secondary particles constituting the powder have a high breaking strength and a good coatability, and a method for manufacturing same. The cathode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery includes a primary particle of a lithium composite compound; and secondary particles formed by an aggregation of primary particles, wherein a ratio between an average particle size of the primary particles and an average particle size of the secondary particles is 0.006 or more and 0.25 or less, an amount of lithium carbonate is 0.4% by mass or less, and a breaking strength of the secondary particles is 30 MPa or more.

Abstract: A negative electrode including a negative electrode active material layer including a negative electrode active material including a negative electrode active material particle. The negative electrode active material particle includes a silicon compound particle including a silicon compound (SiOx: 0.5?x?1.6). The silicon compound particle includes crystalline Li2SiO3 in at least part of the silicon compound particle. Among a peak intensity A derived from Li2SiO3, a peak intensity B derived from Si, a peak intensity C derived from Li2Si2O5, and a peak intensity D derived from SiO2 which are obtained from a 29Si-MAS-NMR spectrum of the silicon compound particle, the peak intensity A is the highest intensity, and the peak intensity A and the peak intensity C satisfy a relationship of the following formula 1: Formula 1: 3C<A.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a battery pack including: a plurality of battery modules each including at least one battery cell; a housing supporting the plurality of battery modules which are arranged side by side in a first direction, the housing including a support wall that covers at least one surface of the plurality of battery modules and a barrier wall that is placed between the plurality of battery modules; a compression member provided on the housing and pressing the plurality of battery modules; and a cover coupled to the housing and covering the plurality of battery modules and the compression member.

Abstract: A secondary battery according to an embodiment includes an exterior material including an opening portion and including a bottom, a wound electrode group housed in the exterior material in order for an insertion direction to be perpendicular to a winding axis, and a lid attached to the opening portion of the exterior material and including at least a plate-like member, a positive electrode terminal, and a negative electrode terminal. When a minimum distance between the lid and the wound electrode group is AMIN, 0.5 mm<AMIN<2.0 mm is satisfied.

Abstract: A coin cell having a hermetic design withstands high performance applications including high temperature missions from a drop in replacement envelope. The coin cell can include a container having a bottom wall and a surrounding wall that form an interior volume, and the surrounding wall can include an inner, upper peripheral edge, at a top of the surrounding wall. The coin cell can include an anode assembly; a cathode assembly; and a header ring including a header ring outer surface and a header ring inner surface that defines an opening. The coin cell can include an insulator ring that includes an insulator ring outer surface that extends along and inside of the header ring inner surface, and an insulator ring inner surface that defines an opening within the insulator ring. A pin can be provided in the opening of the insulator ring. The coin cell can include an electrolyte.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of secondary batteries, and a binding band made of fiber reinforced plastic. The binding band has a braid member formed into a braided state with use of a plurality of bundled bodies, and a reinforcing part made of resin impregnated in the braid member. Each of the bundled bodies includes a plurality of fiber materials that have been bundled together.

Abstract: A redox flow battery system includes a redox flow battery that has a redox flow cell and a supply/storage system. The supply/storage system has first and second electrolytes for circulation through the redox flow cell. At least the first electrolyte is a liquid electrolyte that has electrochemically active species with multiple, reversible oxidation states. A secondary cell is operable to monitor concentration of one or more of the electrochemically active species. The secondary cell has a counter electrode, a flow passage that connects the counter electrode with the redox flow battery to receive the first or second electrolyte, a working electrode, and a separator. The working electrode is isolated from receiving the electrochemically active species of the first and second electrolytes except for a transport passage connecting the flow passage and the working electrode. The transport passage limits movement of the electrochemically active species to the working electrode.