Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode which is an air electrode and a second electrode. An ion transport material can be positioned between and contacting both electrodes. An ion exchange material is arranged to contact the air electrode and the ion transport material. In some embodiments the second electrode can include zinc.

Abstract: Systems and methods for space configurable battery structures for electrical assemblies incorporating ion exchange materials are described. One method to construct such a battery includes preparing a battery casing for a rechargeable battery. The preparing may further include placing one or more electrode materials into the casing. A monomer or a functionalized n-mer may be prepared for polymerization. The monomer or the functionalized n-mer may be polymerized to form an ion exchange material, which is then then cross-linked. The ion exchange material may be arranged to define an interpenetrating surface with at least a portion of at least one of the electrodes.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a first electrode formed from at least one of a metal foil, a metal mesh or a metal layer on a substrate. A second electrode can be formed from at least partially oxidized material in a form of at least one of a metal foil, a metal layer on a substrate, a metal mesh, or a battery electrode that includes plurality of particles on current collector. A layer of an ion exchange material can be positioned between the first and second electrodes, with the ion exchange material capable of acting as an electrolyte in some embodiments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.

Abstract: Provided are printed electrochemical cells, which utilize zinc salts for ionic transfer, and methods of fabricating such cells. In some examples, a printed electrochemical cell comprises a positive electrode with a positive current collector having a two-dimensional shape and comprising an electrolyte-facing surface formed by the graphite. For example, the positive current collector may be a graphite foil or an aluminum foil with a graphite coating. The cell also comprises electrolyte comprising an electrolyte salt and an electrolyte solvent. For example, the electrolyte salt comprises a zinc salt with a concentration of at least 30% by weight in the electrolyte. The cell is fabricated by printing a positive active material layer over the positive current collector, printing one or more electrolyte layers on various cell components, and laminating a separator layer between the positive and negative electrodes while soaking the separator layer with the electrolyte.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery cell a casing and first and second electrode materials separately positioned in the casing. A mechanical impulse element is positioned to mechanically move and dislodge gas bubbles from at least one of the first and second electrode materials in response to activation. In some embodiments the mechanical impulse element can include a vibratory piezoelectric element. In other embodiments, a gas vent in the battery cell can be used to release dislodged gas bubbles.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery cell includes first and second electrode materials. A first collector defining a chamber array with a plurality of chambers is electrically connected to each other. A plurality of second electrode material and second collectors are positioned within each of the plurality of chambers. A first electrode material is positioned within the first collector to surround the second electrode material, with the second electrode material separated from the first electrode material by a separator.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a battery cell can include a cathode including at least one of MnO or Mn(OH)2. The battery can also include an anode including at least one of ZnO or Zn(OH)2 and an electrolyte. The battery cell can be a rechargeable battery cell with total capacity before first charge or discharge of less than 30% of total capacity of this battery in a fully charged state.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode which is an air electrode and a second electrode. An ion transport material can be positioned between and contacting both electrodes. An ion exchange material is arranged to contact the air electrode and the ion transport material. In some embodiments the second electrode can include zinc.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a first electrode formed from at least one of a metal foil, a metal mesh or a metal layer on a substrate. A second electrode can be formed from at least partially oxidized material in a form of at least one of a metal foil, a metal layer on a substrate, a metal mesh, or a battery electrode that includes plurality of particles on current collector. A layer of an ion exchange material can be positioned between the first and second electrodes, with the ion exchange material capable of acting as an electrolyte in some embodiments.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a battery cell includes forming an electrode and coating the electrode with a n-mer solution. The n-mer coated electrode is treated by heat, ultraviolet, or cross linking agents to polymerize the n-mer and form an ion exchange material that covers at least some of the electrode.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery cell includes an electrode and an ion exchange material arranged to define an interpenetrating interface with at least a portion of the electrode. Providing an interpenetration interface in intimate contact can include completely or partially embedding the electrode in the ion exchange material, or alternatively, surrounding the electrode or discrete portions of the electrode with a thin film of ion exchange material. In one embodiment, electrodes can be particles fully or partially embedded, coated with, or partially contacting ion exchange material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula I and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-dike supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photo voltaic layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula I and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-dike supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photo voltaic layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula I and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-like supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photovoltaic layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a organic compound of the general structural formula 1 and photovoltaic device and photovoltaic layer comprising thereof Said organic compound forms rod-like supramolecules and absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm with excitation of electron-hole pairs. The polycyclic core Cor1, the bridging group B, and the polycyclic core Cor2 form a molecular system selected from the list comprising donor-bridge-acceptor-bridge-donor and acceptor-bridge-donor-bridge-acceptor in which a dissociation of excited electron-hole pairs is carried out. A solution of the organic compound or its salt forms a solid photovoltaic layer on a substrate.