Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a battery including a solid ionically conductive polymer electrolyte having a first surface and a second surface; a first electrode disposed on the first surface of the solid ionically conductive polymer electrolyte; a second electrode disposed on the second surface of the solid ionically conductive polymer electrolyte; and at least a first conductive terminal and a second conductive terminal, each terminal being in electrical contact with respectively the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode. The invention is also directed to a material including a polymer; a dopant; and at least one compound including an ion source; wherein a liberation of a plurality of ions from the ion source provides a conduction mechanism to form an ionically conductive polymer material. The present invention is further directed to methods for making such batteries and materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly reactive, high-purity, free-flowing and dust-free lithium sulfide powder having an average particle size between 250 and 1,500 ?m and BET surface areas between 1 and 100 m2/g. The invention, furthermore, relates to a process for its preparation, wherein in a first step, lithium hydroxide monohydrate is heated in a temperature-controlled unit to a reaction temperature between 150° C. and 450° C. in the absence of air, and an inert gas is passed over or through it, until the residual water of crystallization content of the formed lithium hydroxide is less than 5 wt. % and in a second step, the anhydrous lithium hydroxide formed in the first step is mixed, overflowed or traversed by a gaseous sulfur source from the group consisting of hydrogen sulfide, elemental sulfur, carbon disulfide, mercaptans or sulfur nitrides.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte according to an embodiment includes a lithium-containing phosphoric acid compound with a cubic crystal structure.

Abstract: An improved, low porosity, solid electrolyte membrane and a method of manufacturing the solid electrolyte membrane are provided. The low porosity, solid electrolyte membrane significantly improves both mechanical strength and porosity of the membrane, inhibits the growth of lithium dendrites (Li dendrites), and thereby maintains and maximizes electrochemical stability of an all-solid-state battery. This is accomplished by wet-coating a sulfide or oxide solid electrolyte particle with a thermoplastic resin, or a mixture of the thermoplastic resin and a thermosetting resin, using a solvent to prepare a composite and hot-pressing the composite at a relatively low temperature and at a low pressure.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery is provided that includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. One or more of the separator, positive electrode, and negative electrode includes a transition metal compound capable of catalyzing any gaseous reactants formed in the lithium ion battery to form a liquid. The transition metal compound may include ruthenium (Ru). In certain variations, the lithium ion battery includes an electrolyte that is a conductive medium for lithium ions to move between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The electrolyte comprises a transition metal compound capable of catalyzing a reaction of any gaseous reactants to form a liquid.

Abstract: Energy storage devices, battery cells, and batteries of the present technology may include a first current collector and a second current collector. Exemplary battery cells may also include a first region defined between the first current collector and the second current collector. The first region may include electrode materials. The battery cells may also include a second region defined between the first current collector and the second current collector. The second region may be fluidly isolated from the first region. The second region may include an electrolyte.

Abstract: A solid state battery cell can include a first polarity terminal, a second polarity terminal and a housing defining a cavity and functioning as a current collector for the first polarity terminal. The battery cell can include a membrane disposed in the cavity and dividing the cavity into a first portion and a second portion, an electrically conductive pin functioning as a current collector for the second polarity terminal, and an insulator electrically isolating the electrically conductive pin from the housing. A solid state anode material, including solid state anode particles, first solid state electrolyte particles and a first conductive additive, can be disposed in the first portion of the cavity. A solid state cathode material, including solid state cathode particles, second solid state electrolyte particles and a second conductive additive, can be disposed in the second portion of the cavity.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to rechargeable batteries, for example, lithium-ion batteries including electrolytes with deuterated solvents. The use of deuterated solvents in the synthesis of lithium-ion electrolytes in rechargeable cells or batteries increases the chemical stability of the cell or batteries by reducing the rate of hydrogen related reactions during decomposition or inhibiting some of these parasitic reactions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are garnet material compositions, e.g., lithium-stuffed garnets and lithium-stuffed garnets doped with alumina, which are suitable for use as electrolytes and catholytes in solid state battery applications. Also disclosed herein are lithium-stuffed garnet thin films having fine grains therein. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using lithium-stuffed garnets as catholytes, electrolytes and/or anolytes for all solid state lithium rechargeable batteries. Also disclosed herein are electrochemical devices which incorporate these garnet catholytes, electrolytes and/or anolytes. Also disclosed herein are methods for preparing dense thin (<50 um) free standing membranes of an ionically conducting material for use as a catholyte, electrolyte, and, or, anolyte, in an electrochemical device, a battery component (positive or negative electrode materials), or a complete solid state electrochemical energy storage device. Also disclosed herein are sintering techniques, e.g.

Abstract: A method of preparing an oxide-based solid electrolyte includes preparing a precursor solution which includes a lanthanide complex and a metal complex; preparing an intermediate by a hydrothermal reaction that is performed on the precursor solution; adding a lithium compound and a dopant precursor to the intermediate to prepare a mixture; and crystallizing the mixture. The mixture is crystallized by preparing a first oxide-based solid electrolyte by performing a first crystallization process on the mixture; and preparing a second oxide-based solid electrolyte by performing a second crystallization process on the first oxide-based solid electrolyte, wherein the second oxide-based solid electrolyte has a stoichiometric composition that is the same as that of the first oxide-based solid electrolyte, but that has a different crystal structure.

Abstract: A beta alumina solid electrolyte (BASE) and a method of preparing the same are provided. When the method is used, evaporation of sodium is suppressed and thus a beta alumina solid electrolyte having a high density, a low porosity, and a composition that is near a desired (target) composition is produced.

Abstract: In a memory, the surface temperature and the internal resistance of an assembled battery detected under the condition where a difference between the surface and the internal temperature is within a predetermined value are stored, and an internal temperature diagnosis unit that diagnoses whether or not the internal temperature estimated by an internal temperature estimation unit is correct, detects the internal resistance with an internal resistance calculation unit when the internal temperature estimation unit estimates the internal temperature, searches for an internal resistance corresponding to the surface temperature equal to the estimated internal temperature value from among the stored internal resistances, and diagnoses the estimated internal temperature value based upon the result of comparison of a search result of the internal resistance and the internal resistance detected during internal temperature estimation.

Abstract: An oxide-based solid electrolyte according to the present invention may be Lix-yLa3M2O12-y. The oxide-based solid electrolyte may further include a doping element. A method of preparing an oxide-based solid electrolyte according to the concept of the present invention may include preparing a precursor solution which includes a lanthanide complex and a metal complex, preparing an intermediate by a hydrothermal reaction that is performed on the precursor solution, adding a lithium compound and a dopant precursor to the intermediate to prepare a mixture, and crystallizing the mixture. The oxide-based solid electrolyte prepared according to the present invention may exhibit high ionic conductivity.

Abstract: An all-solid-state lithium battery, thermo-electromechanical activation of Li2S in sulfide based solid state electrolyte with transition metal sulfides, and electromechanical evolution of a bulk-type all-solid-state iron sulfur cathode, are disclosed. An example all-solid-state lithium battery includes a cathode having a transition metal sulfide mixed with elemental sulfur to increase electrical conductivity. In one example method of in-situ electomechanical synthesis of Pyrite (FeS2) from Sulfide (FeS) and elemental sulfur (S) precursors for operation of a solid-state lithium battery, FeS+S composite electrodes are cycled at moderately elevated temperatures.

Abstract: This is to provide an all solid state secondary battery which can be produced by an industrially employable method capable of mass-production and has excellent secondary battery characteristics.

Abstract: A lithium ion conductive glass ceramics which solves a problem of low thermal stability of the related-art lithium ion conductive glass ceramics and which is high in lithium ion conductivity, high in thermal stability of a raw glass and easy for molding is provided. The amount of a specified component in a glass ceramics (raw glass) is limited to a specified range, and specifically, a ZrO2 component is incorporated in the range of from 0.5% to 2.5% in terms of % by mass on the oxide basis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a higher power, thin film lithium-ion electrolyte on a metallic substrate, enabling mass-produced solid-state lithium batteries. High-temperature thermodynamic equilibrium processing enables co-firing of oxides and base metals, providing a means to integrate the crystalline, lithium-stable, fast lithium-ion conductor lanthanum lithium tantalate (La1/3-xLi3xTaO3) directly with a thin metal foil current collector appropriate for a lithium-free solid-state battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel proton-conducting polymer membrane based on polyazoles which can, owing to its excellent chemical and thermal properties, be used for a variety of purposes and is particularly suitable as a polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM) for the production of membrane electrode units for so-called PEM fuel cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a BA diblock or BAB triblock copolymer, in which the A block is a non-substituted poly-oxyethylene chain having a mean molecular weight that is higher than 100 kDa and the B block is an anionic polymer which can be prepared using one or more monomers selected from among the vinyl monomers and derivatives thereof, said monomers being substituted with a (trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (TFSI) anion. The invention also relates to the uses of such a copolymer, in particular for preparing an electrolyte composition for lithium metal polymer (LMP) batteries.

Abstract: A conventional, multilayer, all-solid-state, lithium ion secondary battery where an electrode layer and an electrolyte layer are stacked has a problem that it has a high interface resistance between the electrode layer and the electrolyte layer and has a difficulty in increasing the capacity of the battery. A battery has been manufactured by applying pastes of a mixture of an active material and a solid electrolyte to form electrode layers and baking a laminate of electrode layers and electrolyte layers at a time. As a result, a matrix structure including the active material and the solid electrolyte has been formed in the electrode layers, so that a battery with a large capacity and a reduced interface resistance between the electrode layer and the electrolyte layer has been successfully achieved.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a solid electrolyte membrane which comprises Li3xLa2/3-xTiO3 (0.05?x?0.17) and has excellent ion conductivity. Disclosed is a method for producing a solid electrolyte membrane which comprises a solid electrolyte described by the composition formula Li3xLa2/3-xTiO3 (0.05?x?0.17), the method comprising the steps of: producing a gas phase material comprising lithium, lanthanum and titanium by converting into a gas phase at least one selected from the group consisting of a lithium metal, a lanthanum metal, a titanium metal, a lithium-lanthanum alloy, a lithium-titanium alloy, a lanthanum-titanium alloy and a lithium-lanthanum-titanium alloy, and depositing an Li3xLa2/3-xTiO3 (0.05?x?0.17) thin film on a substrate by a gas phase method for reacting the gas phase material with oxygen in a single element state.

Abstract: A copolymeric gelator includes a minor monomeric unit; and a major acrylonitrile (AN) monomeric unit copolymerized with the minor monomeric unit to provide a copolymer that is soluble in a solvent comprised of 1,2-dimethyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide and 3-methoxypropionitrile. The major acrylonitrile (AN) monomeric units have good ionic conductivity and coordinating sites for lithium ions to be dissolved with a liquid-electrolytic solvent. The minor monomeric units may be selected among vinyl acetate, allyl acetate, styrene, acrylamide and a combination thereof. The gelator and a liquid-electrolytic solvent may be used to produce a gel electrolyte.

Abstract: A composition for forming a solid electrolyte layer for use in the formation of a solid electrolyte layer of a lithium ion secondary battery contains first particles made of a lanthanum titanate and second particles made of a lithium titanate. It is preferable that the first particles have an average particle size of 50 nm or more and 300 nm or less. It is preferable that the second particles have an average particle size of 10 nm or more and 50 nm or less.

Abstract: A method for producing a sulfide solid electrolyte material having a small amount of hydrogen sulfide generation and a high Li ion conductivity. To achieve the above, a method for producing a sulfide solid electrolyte material is provided, including steps of: a providing step for providing a crystallized sulfide solid electrolyte material prepared by using a raw material composition containing Li2S and P2S5; and an amorphizing step for applying amorphization treatment to the crystallized sulfide solid electrolyte material.

Abstract: The invention described the highly conducting amorphous polymer materials which are based on the pure block-type copolymers, which contain polyethylene oxide and other chemically complementary blocks and form the amorphous hydrogen-bonded intramolecular polycomplexes, and those, filled by ion conductive materials, low-molecular-weight organic plasticizer and nanometer-scale inorganic particles. The block-type copolymers are preferably the linear triblock copolymers with a central block of PEO and two side blocks of chemically complementary polyacrylamide (PAAm) or poly(acrylic acid) (PAAc). Due to existence of long side PAAm chains and their interaction with a central crystallizable block of PEO, TBC bulk structure is amorphous and fully homogeneous. It can be represented as a totality of hydrogen-bonded segments of both polymer components, uniformly distributed in PAAm matrix. Presented polymer materials can be used for solid polymer electrolyte for DSSC solar cells and lithium batteries.

Abstract: A first paste for a first electrode layer and a second paste for a second electrode layer are printed on a fired solid electrolyte by screen printing, etc. to form electrode patterns for forming the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The first and second pastes can be prepared by dissolving a binder in an organic solvent, adding an appropriate amount of the obtained solution to powders of an electrode active substance material and a solid electrolyte material, and kneading the resultant mixture. The first and second pastes are applied to the fired solid electrolyte to form a cell precursor, the cell precursor is placed in a hot press mold subjected to a thermal treatment while pressing from above by a punch, whereby the first and second electrode layer are formed from the first and second pastes.

Abstract: A beta alumina solid electrolyte (BASE) and a method of preparing the same are provided. When the method is used, evaporation of sodium is suppressed and thus a beta alumina solid electrolyte having a high density, a low porosity, and a composition that is near a desired (target) composition is produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid electrolyte including particles comprising Li(1+x)Ti(2?x)Alx(PO4)3 (0?x?1) having a true density of about 2.20 to about 2.50 g/cm3.

Abstract: A power storage device includes: an electrolyte layer; and an electrode consisted of a current collecting portion and an electrode layer, wherein the thickness of the electrolyte layer is larger at a first position in a plane perpendicular to the stacking direction than at a second position where the heat radiation is higher than at the first position, and the thickness of the current collecting portion is smaller at a position corresponding to the first position than at a position corresponding to the second position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid electrolyte with high ion-conductivity which is cheap and exhibits high conductivity in an alkaline form, and stably keeps high conductivity because of a small amount of the leak of a compound bearing conductivity even in a wet state. The invention is useful in an electrochemical system using the solid electrolyte, such as a fuel cell. The solid electrolyte with high ion-conductivity comprises a hybrid compound which contains at least polyvinyl alcohol and a zirconic acid compound, and also a nitrogen-containing organic compound having a structure of amine, quaternary ammonium compound and/or imine, obtained by hydrolyzing a zirconium salt or an oxyzirconium salt in a solution including water, polyvinyl alcohol, a zirconium salt or an oxyzirconium salt and a nitrogen-containing organic compound having a structure of amine, quaternary ammonium compound and/or imine coexist, removing a solvent and contacting with alkali.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rechargeable lithium battery including a positive electrode and a negative electrode in which lithium intercalations occurs, and an electrolyte including a low-inflammability solvent with a heat of combustion of 19,000 kJ/kg or less, and a lithium salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-state sodium-based secondary cell (or rechargeable battery). While the secondary cell can include any suitable component, in some cases, the secondary cell comprises a solid sodium metal negative electrode that is disposed in a non-aqueous negative electrolyte solution that includes an ionic liquid. Additionally, the cell comprises a positive electrode that is disposed in a positive electrolyte solution. In order to separate the negative electrode and the negative electrolyte solution from the positive electrolyte solution, the cell includes a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane. Because the cell's negative electrode is in a solid state as the cell functions, the cell may operate at room temperature. Additionally, where the negative electrolyte solution contains the ionic liquid, the ionic liquid may impede dendrite formation on the surface of the negative electrode as the cell is recharged and sodium ions are reduced onto the negative electrode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fabrication method of a basic polymer electrolyte film of blended polyvinyl alcohol and quaternary amine, wherein hydrophilic polyvinyl alcohol and quaternary amine are separately dissolved in a polar organic solvent, and then, the solutions are blended to obtain a glutinous polymeric solution; the glutinous polymeric solution is baked to form a film, and then, the film is soaked in an alkali hydroxide solution to obtain a basic electrolyte-containing solid-state polymer electrolyte film. The basic polymer electrolyte film of the present invention has the characteristics of superior chemical stability, high mechanical strength and high ionic conductivity. When the present invention applies to a zinc-air battery, the utilization rate of zinc is promoted. The basic polymer electrolyte film of the present invention can be widely used in various energy storage systems, such as alkaline battery systems, alkaline fuel cells and capacitors.

Abstract: The carboxyl borate represents a novel liquid that upon reaction with lithium halide produces a lithium ion electrochemical device electrolyte upon dissolution in an aprotic solvent mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stably producing a glass-ceramics having chemical stability and high lithium ion conductivity without pores inhibiting lithium ion conduction at high yield. The method includes heat-treating a glass to crystallize at an increasing rate of crystallization starting temperature of 5° C./h to 50° C./h.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nanostructured material. The material is a nanostructured carbonaceous material composed of agglomerates of small needles of Li1+?V3O8 and of ?-LixV2O5 (0.1 ???0.25 and 0.03 ?×?0.667) surrounded by a noncontinuous layer of spherical carbon particles. It is obtained by a process consisting in preparing a carbonaceous precursor gel by bringing carbon, ?-V2O5 and a Li precursor into contact in amounts such that the ratio of the [V2O5]/[Li] concentrations is between 1.15 and 1.5 and that the (carbon)/(carbon+V2O5+Li precursor) ratio by weight is from 10 to 15 and in subjecting the gel to a heat treatment comprising a 1st stage at 80° C.-150° C. for 3-12 h and a 2nd stage between 300° C. and 350° C. for 10 min to 1 hour, under an nitrogen or argon atmosphere. Applications: positive electrode active material.

Abstract: Electrochemical active cathode layers (MoO3, FeS2) are produced on the substrate of stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium by the method of thermal vacuum condensation-solidification. This method enables formation of active cathode layer in the wide thickness range of 0.5 ?m-3.0 mm.

Abstract: A novel electrolyte system technology, based on a supercritical fluid solvent using any of a variety of conventional dissolved species with organic salts, hydrates and aqueous-based systems being preferred, that is useful in a variety of electrochemical applications, including batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, sensors, fusion reactors and other similar types of electrolytic cells.

Abstract: A solid state battery comprising: a solid electrolyte; a positive electrode containing an active material; and a negative electrode containing an active material is provided. The solid electrolyte is disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. At least one of the positive electrode active material and the negative electrode active material contains a metal oxide.

Abstract: [Problem] A non-aqueous electrolyte battery is provided that shows good cycle performance and good storage performance under high temperature conditions and exhibits high reliability even with a battery configuration featuring high capacity. A method of manufacturing the battery is also provided.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of the present invention includes ejecting a melt 61 of a solid electrolyte onto at least one electrode plate selected from a positive electrode plate 20 and a negative electrode plate 30, thereby depositing the melt 61 onto the at least one electrode plate, and compressing the positive electrode plate 20 and the negative electrode plate 30 while sandwiching the melt 61, thereby forming a layered body including the positive electrode plate 20, an electrolyte layer 62 including the solid electrolyte, and the negative electrode plate 30. In accordance with this manufacturing method, a thin lithium secondary battery having excellent characteristics can be manufactured in a highly productive manner.

Abstract: A method for making a proton-conducting membrane is described. The method includes the steps of combining a protonated, layered inorganic material with a proton-conducting organic polymer in a liquid medium; exfoliating the layered inorganic material, so that individual layers of the inorganic material are suspended in the liquid medium and spaced from each other; and the polymer is absorbed onto the surface of the individual layers. In this manner, a polymer-inorganic composite is formed. The liquid can then be removed, to recover the resulting membrane. Related electrolysis and fuel cell devices are also described, which incorporate the proton-conducting membrane.

Abstract: Methods of the present invention are provided for forming a plurality of electrochemical cell layers, each cell layer generally including a pair of electrodes and a separator electrically insulating the pair of electrodes. Cells of a desired size are formed by slicing the laminar sheet through both opposing major surfaces. In certain embodiments, individual cells are defined by fill regions, filled with removable substances. Thus, when the cells are sliced, individual cells and in certain embodiments current collectors or conductors are exposed with minimal or no further processing. In other embodiments, fluid access channels or porous layers are filled with removable substances. Thus, when the cells are sliced, structural support is provided for the intended void regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic conductor comprising a block copolymer comprising: a polymer moiety having a structural unit represented by formula (1): wherein R represents an organic group obtained via polymerization of monomer compounds having polymerizable unsaturated linkages; Q represents an n+1-valence organic group bonded to R through a single bond; Z represents a functional group capable of forming an ionic bond to or having coordination ability to a cation; Mk+ represents a k-valence cation; and n and m are each independently an integer of 1 or larger, provided that Z forms an ionic or coordination bond to a cation; and a polymer moiety having addition polymerizable monomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rechargeable lithium battery comprising a negative electrode and a positive electrode capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte comprises a polyacrylate compound having three or more acrylic groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic conductor comprising a block copolymer comprising: a polymer moiety having a structural unit represented by formula (1): wherein R represents an organic group obtained via polymerization of monomer compounds having polymerizable unsaturated linkages; Q represents an n+1-valence organic group bonded to R through a single bond; Z represents a functional group capable of forming an ionic bond to or having coordination ability to a cation; Mk+ represents a k-valence cation; and n and m are each independently an integer of 1 or larger, provided that Z forms an ionic or coordination bond to a cation; and a polymer moiety having addition polymerizable monomers.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity having an anode electrode, a cathode electrode and a proton exchange membrane comprising poly(vinyl alcohol) disposed between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The proton exchange membrane of this invention is suitable for operating at a temperature over an entire range of about room temperature to about 170° C. In accordance with preferred embodiments, the membrane includes one or more cross-linking agents.

Abstract: This invention provides novel capacitors comprising nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such capacitors, as well as methods and uses for such capacitors.

Abstract: A complex oxide and an oxide-ion conductor made of the complex oxide are provided. The complex oxide has a basic composition of (Sm1-xAx)(Al1-yBy)O3, wherein “A” represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of barium, strontium and calcium, “B” represents an element selected from the group consisting of magnesium, iron and cobalt, x is a value in a range of 0.10 to 0.30, and y is a value in a range of 0 to 0.30.