Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making a cathode for a lithium batter. The methods include: (a) treating a cathode current collector with flame or corona; (b) coating a slurry containing iron disulfide, a first solvent, and a binder onto the cathode current collector obtained from step (a) to form a coated cathode current collector, in which the slurry contains about 73-75% by weight solids and the binder contains a polymer selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block copolymers, linear tri-block copolymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymers; and (c) drying the coated cathode current collector obtained from step (b) to provide a cathode, in which the cathode contains no more than 0.

Abstract: A primary lithium battery can include a current collector that includes aluminum, a cap that includes aluminum, or both. The current collector can be coated with a cathode material The aluminum battery components can have high mechanical strength and low electrical resistance.

Abstract: A cathode for a lithium battery is described. The cathode includes: (a) a current collector including aluminum foil; and (b) an active cathode material including: (i) manganese dioxide; (ii) conductive materials; and (iii) a binder selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block polymers, linear tri-block polymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidine fluoride homopolymers.

Abstract: A cathode includes a foil current collector including a coating containing iron disulfide on one side that covers less than 100% of the side.

Abstract: Batteries, as well as related components and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A primary cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide (FeS2) and carbon particles. The electrolyte comprises a lithium salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent mixture which contains an additive, preferably iodine, suppressing voltage delay. A cathode slurry is prepared comprising iron disulfide powder, carbon, binder, and liquid solvent. The mixture is coated onto a conductive substrate and solvent evaporated leaving a dry cathode coating on the substrate. The anode and cathode can be spirally wound with separator therebetween and inserted into the cell casing with electrolyte then added.

Abstract: Cathodes that include an active cathode material and a binder are described. The binder includes a first polymeric material and a second material.

Abstract: Applying materials, e.g. electrolytes and other materials, in the form of a spray during battery manufacture, particularly using a vibratory nebulizer to produce a small droplet, low velocity spray.

Abstract: A cathode for a lithium battery is described. The cathode includes: (a) a current collector including aluminum foil; and (b) an active cathode material including: (i) manganese dioxide; (ii) conductive materials; and (iii) a binder selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block polymers, linear tri-block polymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidine fluoride homopolymers.

Abstract: A cathode for a lithium battery is described. The cathode includes: (a) a current collector including aluminum foil; and (b) an active cathode material including: (i) manganese dioxide; (ii) conductive materials; and (iii) a binder selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block polymers, linear tri-block polymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidine fluoride homopolymers.

Abstract: A primary lithium battery can include a current collector that includes aluminum, a cap that includes aluminum, or both. The aluminum battery components can have high mechanical strength and low electrical resistance.

Abstract: A cathode for a lithium battery is described. The cathode includes: (a) a current collector including aluminum foil; and (b) an active cathode material including: (i) manganese dioxide; (ii) conductive materials; and (iii) a binder selected from the group consisting of linear di- and tri-block polymers, linear tri-block polymers cross-linked with melamine resin, ethylene-propylene copolymers, ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers, tri-block fluorinated thermoplastics, hydrogenated nitrile rubbers, fluoro-ethylene-vinyl ether copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic olefins, and polyvinylidine fluoride homopolymers.

Abstract: Applying materials, e.g. electrolytes and other materials, in the form of a spray during battery manufacture, particularly using a vibratory nebulizer to produce a small droplet, low velocity spray.

Abstract: Applying materials, e.g. electrolytes and other materials, in the form of a spray during battery manufacture, particularly using a vibratory nebulizer to produce a small droplet, low velocity spray.