Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first blocking electrode; a second blocking electrode; and a dielectric material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the dielectric material comprising a compound of Formula 1 Li24-b*y-c*z-a*xM1yM2zM3xO12-???(1) wherein M1 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of b, wherein b is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, or a combination thereof; M2 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of c, wherein c is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, or a combination thereof; M3 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of a, wherein a is +1, +3, +4, or a combination thereof; 0?y?3; 0?z?3; 0?x?5; and 0???2. Methods for the manufacture of the electronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A solid-state ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li3a+b?(c*n)NaClbXc??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, X is an anion having an average oxidation state of n and is ?3?n??1, and is at least one of Br, I, F, O, S, or P; and 1?a?4, 1?b?3, 0<c?3, and 4.8?(a+b+c)?5.2.

Abstract: A solid-state ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li3a+b?(c*N)NaClbXc??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, X is an anion having an average oxidation state of n and is ?3?n??1, and is at least one of Br, I, F, O, S, or P; and 1?a?4, 1?b?3, 0<c?3, and 4.8?(a+b+c)?5.2.

Abstract: An electrode assembly including a first electrode and a dielectric layer on the first electrode. The dielectric layer comprises a lead-containing compound of the formula PbMgV2O7, Pb2Te3O8, PbZnV2O7, Na2PbO2, PbP2O6, PbZnSiO4, Pb2In2Si2O9, Pb6(AsO4)[B(AsO4)4], PbAl2Si2O8, K4PbO3, Pb2TiAs2O9, Pb4O(VO4)2, Rb4PbO3, Pb2V2O7, Pb9Al8O21, Nd(Al3O6)(Pb2O2), Pb6Co9(TeO6)5, Pb3(B3O7)NO3, a lead-containing oxyhalide of the formula Pb13(Cl3O5)2, Pb13(Br3O5)2, Pb2OF2, Pb2CO3F2, Pb(AsO2)3Cl, Pb3O2(OH)Cl, Pb6(BO3)3OCl, Pb2B5O9I, Pb2B5O9Br, Pb2B5O9Cl, Pb5(AsO3)3Cl, Pb8Y6F32O, Pb(O2Pb3)2(BO3)Br3, Pb6LaO7Cl, a lead-containing phosphate of the formula Pb2PO4I, Pb2InP3O11, Pb2MoP3O11, Pb2Ni(PO4)2, Pb2VO(PO4), K2Pb(PO3)4, Pb3(MoO)3(PO4)5, Pb4O(PO4)2, RbPb(PO3)3, PbVO2PO4, Pb5(PO4)3F, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, Pb5(PO4)3I, PbP2O6, or a combination thereof. The electrode assembly can be particularly useful in various electronic devices.

Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a first electrode and a dielectric layer on the first electrode. The dielectric layer includes a bismuth compound of the formula Bi2(CrO4)2Cr2O7, Pb4(BiO4)(PO4), Ag3BiO3, Bi2CdO2(GeO4), Bi2Te4O11, Cs6Bi4O9, Na3Bi(PO4)2, Bi2(SeO3)3, or a combination thereof. The electrode assembly can be particularly useful in various electronic devices.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first blocking electrode; a second blocking electrode; and a dielectric material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the dielectric material comprising a compound of Formula 1 Li24-b*y-c*z-a*xM1yM2zM3xO12-???(1) wherein M1 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of b, wherein b is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, or a combination thereof; M2 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of c, wherein c is +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, or a combination thereof; M3 is a cationic element having an oxidation state of a, wherein a is +1, +3, +4, or a combination thereof; 0?y?3; 0?z?3; 0?x?5; and 0???2. Methods for the manufacture of the electronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1: Li1+2x?yZn1?xPS4?y??Ay??(1) wherein A is halogen, 0?x?1, 0?y?0.5, and 0???0.5, and wherein the compound of Formula 1 has an body centered cubic crystal structure. Also a lithium battery and an electrode including the compound.

Abstract: A positive active material layer includes a positive active material comprising a plurality of particles having multi-modal particle size distribution, wherein the multi-modal particle size distribution comprises a first particle size distribution having a first mean particle diameter (D1) and a second particle size distribution having a second mean particle diameter (D2); a conductive agent; and a solid electrolyte comprising particles having a mean particle diameter (DSE) of 0.1 micrometers to 12 micrometers, wherein each of the first mean particle diameter and the second mean particle diameter are independently 1 micrometer to 50 micrometers.

Abstract: A solid-state ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li3a+b?(c*N)NaClbXc??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, X is an anion having an average oxidation state of n and is ?3>n??1, and is at least one of Br, I, F, O, S, or P; and 1?a?4, 1?b?3, 0?c?3, and 4.8?(a+b+c)?5.2.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery is designed with cells having a specific combination of anode, cathode, and electrolyte compositions to maintain long cycle life at extreme high temperatures and deliver high power at extreme low temperatures. These properties can significantly reduce or altogether eliminate the need for thermal management circuitry, reducing weight and cost. Applications in telecommunications backup, transportation, and military defense are contemplated.

Abstract: A positive electroactive material is described, including: a lithium iron manganese phosphate compound having a composition of LiaFe1-x-yMnxDy(PO4)z, wherein 1.0<a?1.10, 0<x?0.5, 0?y?0.10, 1.0<z?1.10 and D is selected from the group consisting of Co, Ni, V, Nb and combinations thereof; and a lithium metal oxide, wherein the lithium iron manganese phosphate compound is optionally doped with Ti, Zr, Nb, Al, Ta, W, Mg or F. A battery containing the positive electroactive material is also described.

Abstract: A condensed cyclic compound represented by Formula 1: Ar1-(L1)a1-B-(L2)a2-Ar2??Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, groups and variables are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1: Li1+2x?yZn1?xPS4?y??Ay??(1) wherein A is halogen, 0?x?1, 0?y?0.5, and 0???0.5, and wherein the compound of Formula 1 has an body centered cubic crystal structure. Also a lithium battery and an electrode including the compound.

Abstract: A compound of Formula 1 Li((2+(6?a)?)+(b?2)?)W(1??)Ma?O(4????)Ab???(1) wherein M is at least one cationic element with valence of a, A is an anion having a valence of ?b, ? is a content of oxygen vacancies, 3?a?5, 1?b?3, 0???0.5, 0???0.3, and 0???0.1.

Abstract: An electrode is provided having a front region adjacent to a separator and a back region adjacent to a current collector. The electrode includes an anion-absorbing material and a cation-absorbing material. The electrode exhibits a compositional profile such that the anion-absorbing material is present at a higher volume percent at the back region than at the front region. Also provided are electrochemical cells that employ such an electrode as a positive electrode. Optionally, the cells include an electrolyte comprised of a solution of a solvent and a salt dissolved therein at a concentration of at least about 2M when the cell is in a fully discharged state.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery is designed with cells having a specific combination of anode, cathode, and electrolyte compositions to maintain long cycle life at extreme high temperatures and deliver high power at extreme low temperatures. These properties can significantly reduce or altogether eliminate the need for thermal management circuitry, reducing weight and cost. Applications in telecommunications backup, transportation, and military defense are contemplated.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery is designed with cells having a specific combination of anode, cathode, and electrolyte compositions to maintain long cycle life at extreme high temperatures and deliver high power at extreme low temperatures. These properties can significantly reduce or altogether eliminate the need for thermal management circuitry, reducing weight and cost. Applications in telecommunications backup, transportation, and military defense are contemplated.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery cell having a specific combination of anode, cathode and electrolyte formulation is provided. The electrolyte formulation includes an additive system and a salt system. The additive system includes a first additive containing a sulfonyl group, an anti-gassing agent, and a second additive. The salt system includes a lithium salt and a co-salt. The disclosed electrolyte formulation has reduced gassing and improved performance over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery includes a thick-film negative electrode having a current density of about 4.0 mA/cm2 to about 7.0 mA/cm2 and a low-viscosity electrolytic solution having a viscosity of about 3 cP or less. Since the electrolytic solution includes a propionate-based ester compound, impregnation of the electrolytic solution in electronic devices having a thick-film negative electrode and lifespan characteristics of the devices may be improved.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive for a non-aqueous electrolyte, which is a compound having a double bond and at least two cyano groups, the two cyano groups being in a trans-formation to the double bond. Also, a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising the additive and an electrochemical device comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte are also disclosed. Further, an electrode comprising the cyano group-containing compound and an electrochemical device comprising the electrode are disclosed.