Abstract: A high capacity, high charge rate lithium secondary cell includes a high capacity lithium-containing positive electrode in electronic contact with a positive electrode current collector, said current collector in electrical connection with an external circuit, a high capacity negative electrode in electronic contact with a negative electrode current collector, said current collector in electrical connection with an external circuit, a separator positioned between and in ionic contact with the cathode and the anode, and an electrolyte in ionic contact with the positive and negative electrodes, wherein the total area specific impedance for the cell and the relative area specific impedances for the positive and negative electrodes are such that, during charging at greater than or equal to 4C, the negative electrode potential is above the potential of metallic lithium.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2005
Date of Patent:
August 28, 2007
Assignee:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Antoni S. Gozdz, Andrew C. Chu, Yet Ming Chiang, Gilbert N. Riley, Jr.
Abstract: A compact, robust, multifunctional and highly manufacturable rechargeable battery cell is provided. The cell design dedicates minimal internal volume to inert components of the cell. This is accomplished, in part, by providing multiple functionalities to individual cell components.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 5, 2006
Publication date:
May 24, 2007
Applicant:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Jonah Myerberg, Donald Dafoe, Grace Chang, Andrew Chu, Hung-Chieh Shiao
Abstract: Nanoscale ion storage materials are provided that exhibit unique properties measurably distinct from their larger scale counterparts. For example, the nanoscale materials can exhibit increased electronic conductivity, improved electromechanical stability, increased rate of intercalation, and/or an extended range of solid solution. Useful nanoscale materials include alkaline transition metal phosphates, such as LiMPO4, where M is one or more transition metals. The nanoscale ion storage materials are useful for producing devices such as high energy and high power storage batteries, battery-capacitor hybrid devices, and high rate electrochromic devices.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 3, 2006
Publication date:
February 8, 2007
Applicant:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Yet-Ming Chiang, Antoni Gozdz, Martin Payne
Abstract: Electrodes for use in electrochemical devices are disclosed. More particularly coated electrode particles for use in solid electrochemical cells and materials and systems for improving electronic conductivity and repulsive force characteristics of an electrode network are disclosed. An article containing a plurality of distinct first particles that form an electrode network in which the distinct first particles are coated with a system of electrically conductive material is also disclosed. In some embodiments, the coating layer also includes a low refractive index material. In some embodiments, the coating layer of the electroactive material includes a plurality of second particles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 8, 2006
Assignee:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard K. Holman, Yet Ming Chiang, Antoni S. Gozdz, Andrew L. Loxley, Benjamin Nunes, Michele Ostraat, Gilbert N. Riley, Michael S. Viola
Abstract: An electrochemical storage device is described, and a method for making the same. In some aspects, a guidewire is co-wound with sheet or ribbon-like electrode materials so that contact is made between the guidewire and collector extensions of the electrode materials thereby forming an endcap with low impedance and high thermal sinking capabilities. In one embodiment, the storage device includes a negative electrode sheet have an edge which is substantially free of electrode active material, a positive electrode sheet have an edge which is substantially free of electrode active material, a first conductive guidewire disposed adjacent to the edge of the negative electrode sheet which is substantially free of electrode active material, and a second conductive guidewire disposed adjacent to the edge of the positive electrode sheet which is substantially free of electrode active material.
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for coating electroactive particles. Coating materials include a conductive component and a low refractive index component. Coatings are provided in which the conductive and low refractive index components are linked and/or do not form phases having lengthscales greater than about 0.25 ?m. Coatings are provided in which the components are contained in sequential layers.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 23, 2004
Publication date:
February 17, 2005
Applicant:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Antoni Gozdz, Andrew Loxley, Anthony Pullen
Abstract: The invention provides bipolar articles (e.g., batteries and capacitors) with new architectures and methods of making and using the same. Articles are provided with interpenetrating anode and cathode structures that allow for improved power density, and arbitrary form factors that allow for formation in substantially any desired shape. The articles are useful for embedding or integral formation in various electronic devices to provide more efficient use of space in the devices. The articles optionally include self-organizing bipolar structures.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 28, 2003
Publication date:
February 3, 2005
Applicant:
A123 SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Gilbert Riley, Yet Chiang, Antoni Gozdz, Michael Viola, Ric Fulop
Abstract: An electrochemical device includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector, a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector and a crosslinked solid polymer in contact with the first and second electrodes. At least one of the first and second electrodes includes a network of electrically connected particles comprising an electroactive material, and the particles of one electrode exert a repelling force on the other electrode when the first and second electrodes are combined with an uncrosslinked precursor to the solid polymer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 30, 2003
Publication date:
January 29, 2004
Applicant:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Antoni S. Gozdz, Richard K. Holman, Andrew Loxley, Ronnie Wilkins
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrodes for use in electrochemical devices, and more particularly, to coated electrode particles for use in solid electrochemical cells, and to materials and systems for improving electronic conductivity and repulsive force characteristics of an electrode network. The present invention also relates to an article comprising a plurality of electroactive particles that form an electrode network wherein the electroactive particles are coated with a system of electrically conductive and low refractive index materials.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 30, 2003
Publication date:
January 29, 2004
Applicant:
A123 Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard K. Holman, Yet-Ming Chiang, Antoni S. Gozdz, Andrew Loxley, Benjamin Nunes, Michele Ostraat, Gilbert N. Riley, Michael S. Viola