Abstract: A multi-layer, microporous polyolefin membrane comprising first microporous layers constituting at least both surface layers, and at least one second microporous layer disposed between both surface layers, the first microporous layer comprising a first polyethylene resin containing 8% or more by mass of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene having a weight-average molecular weight of 1×106 or more, the second microporous layer comprising a second polyethylene resin containing 7% or less by mass of the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and having a structure in which a pore diameter distribution curve obtained by mercury intrusion porosimetry has at least two peaks, and the total thickness of the first microporous layers being 15-60% per 100% of the total thickness of the first and second microporous layers.

Abstract: A multi-layer, microporous polyolefin membrane comprising first microporous layers constituting at least both surface layers, and at least one second microporous layer disposed between both surface layers, the first microporous layer comprising a first polyethylene resin containing 8% or more by mass of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene having a weight-average molecular weight of 1×106 or more, the second microporous layer comprising a second polyethylene resin containing 7% or less by mass of the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and having a structure in which a pore diameter distribution curve obtained by mercury intrusion porosimetry has at least two peaks, and the total thickness of the first microporous layers being 15-60% per 100% of the total thickness of the first and second microporous layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microporous membranes comprising polymer and having well-balanced permeability and heat shrinkage, especially heat shrinkage at elevated temperature. The invention also relates to methods for making such membranes, and the use of such membranes as battery separator film in, e.g., lithium ion secondary batteries.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous membranes having high meltdown temperature, low shutdown temperature, and resistance to heat shrinkage at elevated temperature. The membranes can be produced by stretching a sheet comprising polymethylpentene, polyethylene, and diluent, and then removing the diluent. The membranes can be used as battery separator film in, e.g., lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to microporous membranes that include first and second layers. The first layer includes ?20.0 wt. % polymethylpentene and the second layer includes a compatibilizer. The invention also relates to methods for making such membranes and the use of such membranes as battery separator film.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous membranes having at least two layers, a first layer comprising polymethylpentene and a second layer which comprises a polymer and has a composition that is not substantially the same as that of the first layer. The invention also relates to methods for making such membranes and the use of such membranes as battery separator film in, e.g., lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous membranes having high meltdown temperature, high air permeability, and high puncture strength. The invention also relates to the production of such membranes and the use of such membranes as battery separator film.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film including a microporous polymeric membrane; and a non-woven web comprising a plurality of fibers, the web being bonded to the microporous polymeric membrane, wherein the fibers comprise oxidation-protective polymer having an MFR ?2.0×102.

Abstract: This invention relates to microporous membranes comprising polyolefin, the use of such membranes as battery separators, and methods for producing such microporous membranes. In particular, the invention relates to microporous membranes having a shutdown temperature in the range of 120.0° C. to 130.0° C. and a maximum solid state heat shrinkage ?30.0%.

Abstract: A microporous membrane comprising polyolefin copolymer, the membrane having a shutdown temperature?130.5° C. and a shutdown activation energy E2?3.5×103 J/mol.

Abstract: A microporous membrane comprising layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a first polymer having a Tm in the range of 115.0° C. to 130.0° C. and an Mw of from 5.0×103 to 4.0×105, and the membrane has a shutdown temperature ?130.5° C. and a rupture temperature ?170.0° C.

Abstract: A multilayer microporous membrane including polymer and having a shutdown temperature of ?130.5° C. and a storage stability of 0.3V or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous membranes comprising polymer and having well-balanced permeability, shutdown temperature, and pin puncture strength. The invention also relates to methods for making such membranes, and the use of such membranes as battery separator film in, e.g., lithium ion secondary batteries. The membrane has a shutdown temperature <130.5° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film including a microporous polymeric membrane; and a non-woven web bonded to the polymeric microporous membrane, wherein the web comprises a plurality of fibers comprising polyolefin having a Tm?85.0° C. and a Te-Tm?10.0° C.

Abstract: A method for producing a microporous polyolefin membrane formed by fine fibrils, the membrane comprising (A) a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 5×105 or more or (B) a composition containing Component (A), connected to each other, and having micropores of 0.05 to 5 ?m in average pore size and crystal lamellas of Component (A) or (B) being in a specific alignment state. The method includes extruding a solution of Component (A) or (B) in a solvent into a gel-like formed article; thermally setting the article, with or without stretching, at least at the crystal dispersion temperature of Component (A) or (B), but at melting point of Component (A) or (B) plus 30° C. or lower; and removing the solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a membrane, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to microporous membrane, methods for making microporous membrane, and the use of microporous membrane as battery separator film. More particularly, the invention relates to a microporous polymeric membrane including a paraxylylene polymer or copolymer, particularly in combination with a polymeric microporous membrane. The paraxylylene polymer or copolymer can be formed on or laminated to the microporous polymeric membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to microporous polymeric membranes suitable for use as battery separator film. The invention also relates to a method for producing such membranes, batteries containing such membranes as battery separators, methods for making such batteries, and methods for using such batteries.

Abstract: A microporous membrane having a structure in which its pore size distribution curve obtained by mercury intrusion porosimetry has at least two peaks, which is produced by extruding a combination of a diluent or solvent and a polyolefin resin composition comprising (a) from about 74 to about 99% of a first polyethylene resin having a weight average molecular weight of from about 2.5×105 to about 5×105 and a molecular weight distribution of from about 5 to about 100, (b) from about 1 to about 5% of a second polyethylene resin having a weight average molecular weight of from about 5×105 to about 1×106 and a molecular weight distribution of from about 5 to about 100, and (c) from 0 to about 25% of a polypropylene resin having a weight average molecular weight of from about 3×105 to about 1.

Abstract: A membrane includes a first polyethylene having an Mw<1.0×106, a second polyethylene having an Mw?1.0×106, and a polypropylene having an Mw?5.0×105 and a ?Hm 80.0 J/g; wherein (a) the sum of the amounts of (i) polypropylene having an Mw?5.0×105 and a ?Hm 80.0 J/g, and (ii) the second polyethylene is?15.0 wt. %, the weight percents being based on the total weight of the polymer in the membrane; (b) the membrane has a thickness?12.0 ?m; and (c) the membrane is microporous.