Abstract: Provided herein are prismatic cell assemblies having a continuous cooling channel therethrough. Methods of manufacture of the cell assembly are also provided, wherein each of a series of stacked substantially planar components selected from cathodes, separators, and anodes includes a through hole, and wherein the through holes are concentrically aligned with the adjacent component before securing the assembly using an elongated tube to form a continuous cooling channel through the components. The methods further include inserting the secured stacked components into a pouch having sidewall openings aligned with the continuous cooling channel, and sealing the sidewall openings so that the pouch can be filled with electrolyte without leaking any electrolyte into the cooling channel, or leaking through the pouch sidewall.

Abstract: A coating for a current collector for a rechargeable electrochemical cell comprising a water-soluble polymeric material that provides suitable binding and coating characteristics without the need for a thickening agent or any external reagent to control the viscosity of the electrode active mix. Multiple water-based polymeric materials are disclosed. Also disclosed is an electrode active mix that is devoid of any thickening agent or any external reagent to control the viscosity of the electrode active mix.

Abstract: A positive electrode for an electrochemical cell. The positive electrode includes a current collector that is coated with a slurry comprising a positive active material, a water-soluble polymer which acts as a binder and pH adjuster, a conductive additive and water. The positive active slurry was then coated on to the current collector and dried.

Abstract: A positive electrode includes positive active material, conductive additive, water soluble polymer, water coated on the current collector. The slurry includes an active material, a water soluble binder, water, and a carboxylic acid-containing polymer sufficient to reduce the pH of the liquid slurry to a level below about 11.8. A method of forming an electrode is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery includes a positive electrode mix having a positive electrode active material, a water soluble binder including a poly(acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer and water, and a conductive additive. The battery also includes a negative electrode mix having a negative electrode active material, a water soluble binder including a poly(acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer and water, and a conductive additive or additives. The battery also includes an electrolyte.

Abstract: A current isolation contactor includes a first contact, a second contact movable between an engaged position with the first contact and a disengaged position away from the first contact, and a cam being movable between a biased position wherein the second contact is in the engaged position with the first contact and an unbiased position wherein the second contact is able to move to the disengaged position away from the first contact. A retaining pin retains the cam in the biased position. A drive system is operatively associated with retaining pin to move the retaining pin, allowing the cam to rotate to the unbiased position such that the second contact is moved to the disengaged position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a thermal strap that connects a first terminal of a first battery cell and a second terminal of a second battery cell. The thermal strap has high thermal and electrical conductivity. A wall link connects the thermal strap to a wall having high thermal conductivity. The wall link includes a first portion having high thermal and electrical conductivity and a second portion having high thermal conductivity but low electrical conductivity. The second portion is located between the first portion and the wall.

Abstract: A capacitor includes a plurality of electrode substrates, with each of the plurality of electrode substrates having a coated portion and an uncoated portion. The coated portion is coated with a coating material that includes a high surface area activated carbon material, a water soluble binder selected from the group consisting of: poly vinyl alcohol, poly acrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, poly-N-isopropylearylamide, poly-N,N-dimethylacrylamide, polyethyleneimine, polyoxyethylene, polyvinylsulfonic acid, poly(2-methoxyethoxyethoxyethylene), butadiene-acrylonitrile, and combinations thereof, and a water soluble thickener. A separator is inserted between adjacent substrates of the plurality of electrode substrates. The capacitor further includes an electrolyte. A method of manufacturing the capacitor is also provided.

Abstract: An electrode for a rechargeable lithium ion battery includes an electro-active material, a (polystyrenebutadiene rubber)-poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer, and a conductive additive. A battery using the inventive electrode is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery having an electrode mix comprising water, a conductive additive and poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) co-polymer as a binder. The use of poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) co-polymer eliminates the need for a separate thickener.

Abstract: A thermal management battery pack system includes a containment box having a plurality of sides located around a perimeter of the bottom and a hermetically sealed cell box containing at least one energy cell located within the cell box. The cell box has a cover and a plurality of sides. The sides of the cell box are located away from the sides of the containment box. A plurality of external power connection points are located on the cover of the cell box. A dielectric fluid fills the cell box around the at least one energy cell. A sufficient amount of a phase-change material is located in the dielectric fluid to maintain a temperature within the cell box to within about five degrees Celsius of a temperature exterior to the containment box.

Abstract: A battery cell is disclosed. The battery cell includes a sealed foil pouch having a plurality of openings and a terminal block disposed within the sealed foil pouch. The terminal block has a plurality of terminals extending outwardly therefrom. Each of the plurality of terminals extends through one of the plurality of openings. A method of making the battery cell is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cell housing includes a first half section having a longitudinal side having a first end and a second end. A first lateral side extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal side from the first end. The first lateral side has a first tongue. A second lateral side extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal side from the second end. The second lateral side has a first groove. A second half section is identical to the first half section. The first and second half sections are coupled to each other such that the first tongue of the first half section is inserted into the first groove of the second half section and the first tongue of the second half section is inserted into the first groove of the first half section, forming a closed perimeter.

Abstract: An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel. A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal and the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container.

Abstract: An integrated energy storage unit includes a container and a battery housed within the container. The battery includes a positive battery terminal, a negative battery terminal, and a battery electrolyte. A capacitor is housed within the container, separate from the battery. The capacitor includes a positive capacitor terminal, a negative capacitor terminal, and a capacitor electrolyte. A plurality of connectors electrically couple the battery and the capacitor in parallel. A positive lead is electrically coupled to the positive battery terminal and the positive capacitor terminal. The positive lead extends from the container. A negative lead is electrically coupled to the negative battery terminal and the negative capacitor terminal. The negative lead extends from the container.

Abstract: An electrode for a rechargeable lithium ion battery includes an electro-active material, a (polystyrenebutadiene rubber)-poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer, and a conductive additive. A battery using the inventive electrode is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrode mix includes an active material, a water soluble binder, a water soluble thickener, and a sufficient amount of a material selected from the group consisting of ZnO, In2O3, SnO2, Y2O3, La2O3, Li2TiO3, CaTiO3, BaTiO3, SrO, CO3(PO4)2, carbon and combinations thereof, to reduce the pH of the mix to between about 7 and about 12. Active material containing low pH can also be used in the electrode process. A method of making an electrode using this material is also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor includes a plurality of electrode substrates, with each of the plurality of electrode substrates having a coated portion and an uncoated portion. The coated portion is coated with a coating material that includes a high surface area activated carbon material, a water soluble binder selected from the group consisting of: poly vinyl alcohol, poly acrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, poly-N-isopropylearylamide, poly-N,N-dimethylacrylamide, polyethyleneimine, polyoxyethylene, polyvinylsulfonic acid, poly (2-methoxyethoxyethoxyethylene), butadiene-acrylonitrile, and combinations thereof, and a water soluble thickener. A separator is inserted between adjacent substrates of the plurality of electrode substrates. The capacitor further includes an electrolyte. A method of manufacturing the capacitor is also provided.

Abstract: A battery includes a positive electrode mix having a positive electrode active material, a water soluble binder including a poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer and water, and a conductive additive. The battery also includes a negative electrode mix having a negative electrode active material, a water soluble binder including a poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer and water, and a conductive additive or additives. The battery also includes an electrolyte.

Abstract: An electrode for a rechargeable lithium ion battery includes an electro-active material, a (polystyrenebutadiene rubber)-poly (acrylonitrile-co-acrylamide) polymer, and a conductive additive. A battery using the inventive electrode is also disclosed.