Abstract: A battery includes a housing, multiple electrode cores, and a connection wiring. At least two of the electrode cores have different heights, and each of the electrode cores includes a lead-out portion. The housing has multiple outward protrusions forming multiple accommodating grooves inside the housing, and the accommodating grooves respectively match dimensions of the electrode cores to accommodate the electrode cores. The connection wiring is accommodated in the housing and disposed based on a connection relationship of the electrode cores and positions of the lead-out portions to electrically connect the electrode cores, where the connection relationship comprises a serial connection or a parallel connection. The connection wiring comprises an output terminal, and the output terminal extends out of the housing for leading out power.

Abstract: A separator for use in an electrochemical cell, such as a lithium-ion secondary battery, that includes a plurality of first inorganic particles, one or more second inorganic particles, a polymeric binder, wherein the weight ratio of the first inorganic particles to the second inorganic particles is in the range from 1:99 to 99:1 and the weight ratio of the combined first and second inorganic particles to the polymeric binder is in the range from 50:50 to 99:1. The inorganic particles being a type of Li-exchanged zeolite having a lithium (Li) concentration in the range of 0.1 wt. % to 20 wt. % and a sodium (Na) concentration that is lower than 5 wt. %, based on the overall weight of the Li-exchanged zeolite. The second inorganic particles being different in composition than the first inorganic particles and having a sodium (Na) concentration in the range of 0.005 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell humidifier which can prevent condensate water from entering a running fuel cell stack. A fuel cell humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a humidification module; a first cap having an air discharge port for supplying air humidified by the humidification; a second cap having an air inlet port for receiving the air supplied from the outside; a bypass tube for transferring condensate water, which is generated in the interior space of the first cap or flows into the interior space of the first cap from the hollow fiber membranes, to the interior space of the housing where the off-gas flows; and a condensation inducing part extending from the air discharge port to expand the humidified air so as to induce condensation of condensate water while slowing down the speed thereof.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery has anode active material, nickel-based cathode active material, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte has the following formulation: a carbonate-based solvent; LiPF6; vinylene carbonate; and an additive that satisfies the following: less than or equal to nine carbons; at least one unsaturated bond; a predicted oxidation potential Vox of 2.0<Vox<4.5; and a five-membered ring with a silicon heteroatom.

Abstract: A battery cell for a vehicle includes a cell can having a first wall, a second wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first wall, the second wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall defining an electrode stack receiving zone. A vent formed in the second wall. The vent fluidically connects the electrode stack receiving zone with an exterior of the cell can. An electrode stack is positioned in the electrode stack receiving zone. The electrode stack is spaced from of the first side wall by a channel. The cell can includes a plurality of raised ribs formed in the second wall. Each of the plurality of raised ribs includes a support surface. The electrode stack rests on the support surface in the electrode stack receiving zone.

Abstract: An embodiment electrolyte solution includes a lithium salt, a solvent, and a functional additive, wherein the functional additive includes 4-((tert-butoxydimethylsilyl)methyl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxol-2-one represented by as an electrode film additive. An embodiment lithium secondary battery includes the above-described electrolyte solution, a positive electrode including a positive electrode active material including Ni, Co, and Mn, a negative electrode including a carbon-based negative electrode active material or a silicon-based negative electrode active material, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

Abstract: A positive electrode slurry containing polyether polyol, where the polyether polyol has the following constitutional formula: where n1, n2, n3, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, B1, and B2 are as defined in the specification are described. The addition of the polyether polyol described in this application can increase a coating weight of positive electrode plates, thereby increasing energy density of batteries.

Abstract: The herein disclosed negative electrode is a negative electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that includes a current collector, and a negative electrode active material layer disposed on the current collector. The negative electrode active material layer includes a negative electrode active material and a binder, and a graphite particle and a Si-containing particle are included as the negative electrode active material. An average 10% yield strength of the graphite particle is equal to or less than 12 MPa. A BET specific surface area of the graphite particle is equal to or more than 0.5 m2/g and not more than 3.5 m2/g. A spring constant in a thickness direction of the negative electrode is equal to or less than 200 kN/mm. A 90° peel strength between the current collector and the negative electrode active material layer is equal to or more than 1.5 N/m.

Abstract: A calendering roll of a calendering roll press for manufacturing a dry electrode disposed as a pair to press and elongate an electrode sheet in both directions includes: a cylindrical roll main body installed to extend in a width direction of the electrode sheet; a roll driving shaft installed to pass through a center portion of the roll main body in a longitudinal direction; and a plurality of oil paths formed outside the roll driving shaft to form a flow path through which oil flows, and formed to pass through the roll main body in the longitudinal direction. An interval between the oil path and the roll driving shaft is formed to be largest at both sides of the roll main body in the longitudinal direction, and is formed to be smallest at the center portion of the roll main body.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrolytic solution that is less likely to cause a decrease in discharge capacity even under high-current conditions and enables high capacity retention, and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution secondary battery including the electrolytic solution. Provided is an electrolytic solution containing a carboxylic acid ester; and a hydroxy group-containing compound and/or an ether group-containing compound, the electrolytic solution containing the hydroxy group-containing compound and/or the ether group-containing compound in an amount of 50 mass ppm or less.

Abstract: The herein disclosed negative electrode is a negative electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that includes a current collector, and a negative electrode active material layer disposed on a single surface or both surfaces of the current collector. The negative electrode active material layer includes a negative electrode active material and a binder. A graphite particle and a Si-containing particle are included as the negative electrode active material. A carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a poly acrylic acid (PAA), and a styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) are included as the binder. A spring constant in a thickness direction of the negative electrode is equal to or more than 70 kN/mm and not more than 400 kN/mm, and a yield loop height on a stiffness test is equal to or less than 13 mm.

Abstract: A laminated body contains a first metal layer containing copper; and a second metal layer containing nickel and laminated directly on the first metal layer. A first surface of the second metal layer is a surface in contact with the first metal layer. A second surface of the second metal layer is a reverse face of the first surface. A thickness direction of the second metal layer is a direction approximately perpendicular to the first surface and oriented from the first surface toward the second surface. A unit of a content of nickel in the second metal layer is % by mass. The content of nickel in the second metal layer 2 decreases along the thickness direction D.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a case and an electrode stack disposed within the case. The battery cell includes an anode including a first conductive tab, a cathode including a second conductive tab, and a separator. The battery cell further includes two electrical connections, each attached to one of the first conductive tab or the second conductive tab and to one of a negative terminal and a positive terminal, respectively. The anode, the cathode, and the separator each include a common perimeter including a first portion matching a shape of an interior surface of the case and a second portion including a cut-out configured to recede from the interior surface. The second portion of the anode, the cathode, and the separator are aligned and create a region between the stack and the interior surface. The tabs and electrical connections are disposed within the region.

Abstract: A non-contact method of joining two components via direct heating of a thermoset adhesive includes applying the thermoset adhesive to at least a first component of the two components. The thermoset adhesive includes a susceptor to reacts in the presence of an electromagnetic field. The method includes placing the first component and a second component of the two components in proximity to an electromagnetic field. In some aspects, the method includes placing the first and second components in proximity to an electromagnetic field of a capacitor. The susceptor interacts with the electromagnetic field to heat the thermoset adhesive via resistive heating. In some aspects, a method of direct-contact heating of the thermoset adhesive includes attaching electrodes to a film comprising the adhesive. The components being joined together are not directly heated by the electromagnetic field, and as a result experience much lower temperatures than the thermoset adhesive.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a substrate layered body includes: a step of applying a bonding material to the surface of at least one of a first substrate or a second substrate; a step of curing the bonding material applied on the surface to form a bonding layer having a reduced modulus at 23° C. of 10 GPa or less; and a step of bonding the first substrate and the second substrate via the bonding layer formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising an acrylic resin and an oligomeric resin having a reactive group and methods for making and using the adhesive composition in roofing membranes. The adhesive composition is thermally cured to form an adhesive layer. The adhesive composition may be applied to a membrane, such as a single-ply membrane, and then thermally cured. The single-ply membrane may then be adhered, via the adhesive layer, to a substrate, such as a roofing substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-activatable foamable honeycomb core splice adhesive having improved fire retardancy, particularly with respect to smoke toxicity and smoke opacity (smoke density).

Abstract: A system and method for determining a mesh layout and manufacturing an implantable mesh. A support surface with pins is provided in a configuration that corresponds to the mesh layout. A biocompatible filament is wound around the pins to provide a macroporous mesh. The completed weave is treated with a solution to bond intersection points of filament, then sterilized and packaged to provide an implantable mesh.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a tank including a liner and a reinforcement layer having a first layer made up of a pipe fitted to an outer surface of the liner and a second layer covering the pipe includes forming the pipe by winding first fiber reinforced resin containing a first fiber and a first resin around a mandrel and thermally curing the first fiber reinforced resin under a first condition, forming the first layer by fitting the pipe to the liner, and forming the second layer by winding a second fiber reinforced resin containing a second fiber and a second resin around the liner to cover the first layer and thermally curing the second fiber reinforced resin under a second condition. The second condition defines an upper limit temperature at which a shear strength of the first resin is kept higher than a residual stress in the pipe.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive composition including an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer and a post-consumer recycled resin (PCR), wherein the ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer has a melt index (190° C., 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) of 1 to 30 g/10 min, and the PCR has a melt index (190° C., 2.16 kg, ASTM D1238) of 1 to 10 g/10 min, and a preparation method thereof, which can have excellent processability, low gel content, and excellent adhesive strength by easily distinguishing a certain level of PCR resin by a capillary rheometer and mixing the PCR resin with an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer.