Abstract: High molecular weight functionalized polymers (“high dielectric polymers”) are disclosed herein, along with related methods of use and manufacture. The high dielectric polymers have a relatively high dielectric permittivity (e.g., greater than 10) as well as a relatively low glass transition temperature (e.g., less than ?30° C.). The polymers may be produced utilizing addition polymerization or anionic ring opening to yield a linear or branched polymer backbone containing numerous residual nucleophiles. Then, nucleophilic substitution may be carried out to functionalize the residual nucleophiles. The functionalized polymer may then be purified and used as polymer electrolyte in an electrochemical cell (e.g., as nonaqueous polymeric electrolyte in a secondary Li-ion battery), if desired.

Abstract: A bipolar battery having a solid ionically conductive polymer material as its electrolyte enabling high voltage discharge.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte is disclosed that includes a polymer backbone containing a high dipole moiety and a low Tg moiety and a salt combined with the polymer. In addition to other possible benefits, the high dipole moiety in the polymer backbone may improve the conductivity of the polymer electrolyte. Additionally, the combination of a moiety with a high dipole moment with a moiety to impart low Tg may result in a high dielectric constant (for example, greater than 10).

Abstract: Electrodes are disclosed that include a polymer electron donor, an electron acceptor, a lithium salt, and a solvent. In select embodiments, the components of the electrode may form a charge-transfer complex polymer (CTCP) to achieve high local lithium concentration and endow fast lithium mobility. In another aspect, an improved polymer electrolyte that uses block copolymers composed of monomers is described in which one of the monomers contains electron-rich pi systems and the other of the monomers contains electron-poor pi systems. The block copolymers may be combined with a salt to form the polymer electrolyte.

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: A liquid crystal polymer composite film is formed from a resin composite including one or more liquid crystal polymers and one or more fillers. The liquid crystal polymer composite film has a thickness in the range of 10 ?m-200 ?m and a ratio of the in-plane dielectric permittivity in the machine direction to the transverse direction in the range of 1.0-1.4 over a frequency range of 1 Ghz to 10 Ghz. A metal-clad laminate includes the liquid crystal polymer composite film and a metal clad layer laminated to a major surface of the liquid crystal polymer composite film. The metal-clad laminate may be included as part of an antenna.

Abstract: A coated hybrid electrode for a composite solid-state battery cell is disclosed. Systems and methods are further provided for forming an electrolyte coating including a solid ionically conductive polymer material in the coated hybrid electrode. In one example, the coated hybrid electrode can include an anode material coating, the solid polymer electrolyte coating, and a cathode material coating, such that the solid polymer electrolyte coating can function as a separator coating between the anode material coating and the cathode material coating, thus eliminating a need for a conventional battery separator. In some examples, a slurry-based coating process can be utilized for forming the solid polymer electrolyte coating. As such, the solid polymer electrolyte coating can be mechanically robust with uniform thickness. Further, a battery cell can be formed by utilizing a sub-assembly stacking technique to provide battery cell stiffness and increase precision and accuracy of coating.

Abstract: A metal-air battery and a component air cathode including a solid ionically conductive polymer material.

Abstract: A metal-air battery and a component air cathode including a solid ionically conductive polymer material.

Abstract: The invention features an electrochemical cell having an anode and a cathode; wherein at least one of the anode and cathode includes a solid ionically conducting polymer material that can ionically conduct hydroxyl ions.

Abstract: A battery having a lithium metal anode, a solid polymer electrolyte and a cathode material enabling high voltage discharge.

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: A rechargeable alkaline battery including an anode; a cathode; and an electrolyte is described. At least one of the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte includes a solid, ionically conducting polymer material. Methods for the manufacture of same are also described.