Abstract: An electrolyte membrane is formed by an acidic polymer and a low-volatility acid that is fluorinated, substantially free of basic groups, and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrochemical cells that include electrodes comprising an electrolyte comprising a vinylene carbonate or a halogenated ethylene carbonate, composite electrodes, and a binder.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells are disclosed that include electrodes comprising a composite that includes an active material, graphite and a binder. The amount of graphite in the composite is greater than about 20 volume percent of the total volume of the active material and graphite in the composite. The porosity of the composite is less than about 20%. The cells also comprise an electrolyte that includes a vinylene carbonate derivative or a halogenated ethylene carbonate derivative.

Abstract: An antistatic composition comprising (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one polyoxyalkylene ammonium cation, and (ii) a fluorinated anion. The composition exhibits good antistatic characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive. The antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive, and an antistatic agent comprising at least one organic salt. Certain embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive also have a luminous transmission of greater than about 89% according to ASTM D 1003-95. Additional embodiments of the antistatic pressure sensitive adhesive have a haze of less than about 5% according to ASTM D 1003-95, and in specific embodiments the haze is less than about 2% according to ASTM D 1003-95.

Abstract: An antistatic composition comprising (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one polyoxyalkylene ammonium cation, and (ii) a fluorinated anion. The composition exhibits good antistatic characteristics.

Abstract: Compositions containing conductivity enhancers, which are capable of being coated onto a substrate by means of electrostatic assistance. The compositions comprise one or more cationically polymerizable monomer(s), one or more cationic initiator(s), and one or more non-volatile conductivity enhancer(s) having anionic and cationic portions which are soluble in the monomer(s) and which do not interfere with cationic polymerization wherein the anionic portion is a non-coordinating carbon-containing anion. The compositions may further comprise one or more dissociation enhancing agent(s), oligomer(s) or polymer(s), preferably co-reactive, free-radically curable monomer(s), free-radical generating initiator(s), leveling agents, and other additives or adjuvants to impart specific properties to the polymerized composition.

Abstract: Electrolyte compositions and electrochemical systems containing such compositions are described where the electrolyte includes in a matrix material a combination of a conductive salt and a bis(perfluoroalkanesulfonyl)imide surfactant salt. The compositions improve wettability of electrodes and separators while maintaining and improving conductivity, stability, and compatibility with other cell components.

Abstract: Battery electrolytes are described which include particular imide and methide conductive salts having mixed fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon groups. These salts exhibit excellent conductivity in electrolytes and are described as useful in electrochemical cells, such as lithium batteries.