Abstract: A polymer that can be used as a binder for sulfur-based cathodes in lithium batteries is disclosed. The polymer includes in its composition olefinic groups capable of reaction with and entrapment of polysulfide species. Beneficial effects include reductions in capacity loss and/or ionic resistance gain.
Abstract: Syntheses of graft copolymers based on PEO and fluorinated functional groups are described. Grafting of fluorinated groups reduces the Tm of PEO and also increases the miscibility of PEO with ionic liquids, so that addition of ionic liquids improves ionic conductivity even at room temperature. The disclosed copolymers containing fluorinated functionality have superior safety and are more flame retardant as compared to traditional electrolytes. Such copolymers can be used as either solid or gel electrolytes in Li batteries.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2020
Assignee:
SEEO, INC.
Inventors:
Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Jonathan C. Pistorino, Hany Basam Eitouni
Abstract: Composites of lithium-ion-conducting ceramic and polymeric materials make superior separators and electrolytes for use in lithium batteries. The ceramic material provides a high conductivity pathway for lithium-ions, enhancing the properties of the less conductive polymeric material. The polymeric material provides flexibility, binding, and space-filling properties, mitigating the tendency of rigid ceramic materials to break or delaminate. The interface between the polymer and ceramic can be made to have a low ionic resistance through the use of additives and coatings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 14, 2020
Assignee:
SEEO, INC
Inventors:
Jonathan C. Pistorino, Hany Basam Eitouni, Russell Clayton Pratt, Mohit Singh
Abstract: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of a new class of polymer electrolytes based on polar polysiloxane polymers is described. Unlike ethylene oxide-based polymers, these materials are oxidatively stable up to at least 4.2 V, the operating voltage of high energy cells that use cathode materials such as lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) and lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NCM). Use of these polymers electrolytes as an alternative to PEO in solid-state lithium batteries is described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 30, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 17, 2020
Assignee:
SEEO, INC.
Inventors:
Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Hany Basam Eitouni
Abstract: The accurate determination of the state-of-charge (SOC) of batteries is an important element of battery management. One method to determine SOC is to measure the voltage of the cell and exploiting the correlation between voltage and SOC. For electrodes with sloped charge/discharge profiles, this is a good method. However, for batteries with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes the charge/discharge profile is flat. Now, by using the materials and methods disclosed herein, an amount of cathode active material that has a sloped charge/discharge profile is mixed with LFP in a cathode, which results in a charge/discharge profile with enough slope that the SOC of the battery can be determined by measuring the voltage alone.
Abstract: New poly(ketone)-based polymers have been synthesized. When these polymers are combined with electrolyte salts, such polymer electrolytes have shown excellent electrochemical oxidation stability in lithium battery cells. Their stability along with their excellent ionic transport properties make them especially suitable as electrolytes in high energy density lithium battery cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 26, 2019
Assignees:
SEEO. INC, Robert Bosch GmbH
Inventors:
Malar Azagarsamy, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Hany Basam Eitouni, Jonathan P. Mailoa, Georgy Samsonidze, Karim R. Gadelrab, Boris Kozinsky
Abstract: New homopolymers and copolymers of diester-based polymers have been synthesized. When these polymers are combined with electrolyte salts, such polymer electrolytes have shown excellent electrochemical oxidation stability in lithium battery cells. Their stability along with their excellent ionic conductivities make them especially suitable as electrolytes in high energy density lithium battery cells.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 18, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Malar Azagarsamy, Hany Basam Eitouni, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan
Abstract: New homopolymers and copolymers of diester-based polymers have been synthesized. When these polymers are combined with electrolyte salts, such polymer electrolytes have shown excellent electrochemical oxidation stability in lithium battery cells. Their stability along with their excellent ionic conductivities make them especially suitable as electrolytes in high energy density lithium battery cells.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 18, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Malar Azagarsamy, Hany Basam Eitouni, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan
Abstract: New homopolymers and copolymers of diester-based polymers have been synthesized. When these polymers are combined with electrolyte salts, such polymer electrolytes have shown excellent electrochemical oxidation stability in lithium battery cells. Their stability along with their excellent ionic conductivities make them especially suitable as electrolytes in high energy density lithium battery cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 30, 2019
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Malar Azagarsamy, Hany Basam Eitouni, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan
Abstract: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of a new class of polymer electrolytes based on polar polysiloxane polymerrs is described. Unlike ethylene oxide-based polymers, these materials are oxidatively stable up to at least 4.2 V, the operating voltage of high energy cells that use cathode materials such as lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) and lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NCM). Use of these polymers electrolytes as an alternative to PEO in solid-state lithium batteries is described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2017
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2019
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Hany Basam Eitouni
Abstract: An effective method to synthesize Li borate salt such as Li(RfO)aBFb, in which a and b are integers, and a+b=4, has been disclosed. Using RfO-TMS as the starting material enables a streamlined synthesis scheme and makes purification of the final product simple.
Abstract: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of a new class of low-glass-transition-temperature electrochemical cell polymers based on polyalkoxysiloxanes is described. Unlike ethyleneoxide (EO)-based polymers, these materials are oxidatively stable above 4.2 V, the operating voltage of high energy cells that use cathode materials such as nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) and nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NCM). Use of these electrochemical cell polymers as catholyte alternatives to PEO in high voltage cells is described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 11, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 1, 2019
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Hany Basam Eitouni
Abstract: Electrode assemblies for use in electrochemical cells are provided. The negative electrode assembly includes negative electrode active material and an electrolyte chosen specifically for its useful properties in the negative electrode. Such properties include reductive stability and ability to accommodate expansion and contraction of the negative electrode active material. Similarly, the positive electrode assembly includes positive electrode active material and an electrolyte chosen specifically for its useful properties in the positive electrode. These properties include oxidative stability and the ability to prevent dissolution of transition metals used in the positive electrode active material. A third electrolyte can be used as separator between the negative electrode and the positive electrode. A cell is constructed with a cathode that includes a fluorinated electrolyte which does not penetrate into the solid-state polymer electrolyte separator between it and the lithium-based anode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 25, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 18, 2018
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Hany Basam Eitouni, Russell Clayton Pratt
Abstract: Polymer electrolytes incorporating PS-PEO block copolymers, PXE additives, and lithium salts provide improved physical properties relative to PS-PEO block copolymers and lithium salt alone, and thus provide improved battery performance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 18, 2018
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell Clayton Pratt, Jin Yang, Jonathan C. Pistorino, Hany Basam Eitouni, Mohit Singh, Vishal Vijay
Abstract: A polymer to be used as a binder for sulfur-based cathodes in lithium batteries that includes in its composition electrophilic groups capable of reaction with and entrapment of polysulfide species. Beneficial effects include reductions in capacity loss and ionic resistance gain.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 3, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 11, 2018
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell Clayton Pratt, Hany Basam Eitouni, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan
Abstract: A polymer to be used as a binder for sulfur-based cathodes in lithium batteries that includes in its composition electrophilic groups capable of reaction with and entrapment of polysulfide species. Beneficial effects include reductions in capacity loss and ionic resistance gain.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 14, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
Assignee:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell Clayton Pratt, Hany Basam Eitouni, Kulandaivelu Sivanandan
Abstract: A polymer electrolyte material that has both structural and conductive phases and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture is provided. The material has rigid spheres in a close-packed arrangement. Some or essentially all of the spheres are connected to their nearest neighbors through a fusion process. A solution of conductive electrolyte fills the interstices. Such an electrolyte offers excellent resistance to growth of lithium dendrites in secondary lithium battery cells.
Abstract: Syntheses of alternating copolymers based on PEO and fluorinated polymers are described. Introduction of fluorinated polymer chains reduces the Tm of PEO and also increases the affinity and miscibility with ionic liquids, which improves ionic conductivity even at room temperature. The disclosed polymers containing PFPE have superior safety and are more flame retardant as compared to traditional electrolytes. Such alternating copolymers can be used as solid or gel electrolytes in Li batteries.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 2, 2018
Publication date:
November 8, 2018
Applicant:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Jin Yang, Jonathan C. Pistorino, Russell Clayton Pratt, Hany Basam Eitouni
Abstract: Polymer electrolytes incorporating PS-PEO block copolymers, PXE additives, and lithium salts provide improved physical properties relative to PS-PEO block copolymers and lithium salt alone, and thus provide improved battery performance.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Publication date:
October 11, 2018
Applicant:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Russell Clayton Pratt, Jin Yang, Jonathan C. Pistorino, Hany Basam Eitouni, Mohit Singh, Vishal Vijay
Abstract: Syntheses of graft copolymers based on PEO and fluorinated functional groups are described. Grafting of fluorinated groups reduces the Tm of PEO and also increases the miscibility of PEO with ionic liquids, so that addition of ionic liquids improves ionic conductivity even at room temperature. The disclosed copolymers containing fluorinated functionality have superior safety and are more flame retardant as compared to traditional electrolytes. Such copolymers can be used as either solid or gel electrolytes in Li batteries.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Publication date:
October 11, 2018
Applicant:
Seeo, Inc.
Inventors:
Kulandaivelu Sivanandan, Jonathan C. Pistorino, Hany Basam Eitouni