Patents by Inventor Robert L. SACCI

Robert L. SACCI has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rapid pyrolysis to form super ionic conducting lithium garnets
    Patent number: 11535525
    Abstract: A method of preparing a lithium-ion conducting garnet via low-temperature solid-state synthesis is disclosed. The lithium-ion conducting garnet comprises a substantially phase pure aluminum-doped cubic lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li7La3Zr2O14). The method includes preparing nanoparticles comprising lanthanum zirconate (La2Zr2O7-np) via pyrolysis-mediated reaction of lanthanum nitrate (La(NO3)3) and zirconium nitrate (Zr(NO3)4). The method also includes pyrolyzing a solid-state mixture comprising the La2Zr2O7-np, lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and aluminum nitrate (Al(NO3)3) to give the Li7La3Zr2O14 and thereby prepare the lithium-ion conducting garnet. A lithium-ion conducting garnet prepared via the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Luc L. Daemen, Robert L. Sacci, Beth L. Armstrong, Nathan Kidder
  • RAPID PYROLYSIS TO FORM SUPER IONIC CONDUCTING LITHIUM GARNETS
    Publication number: 20210253440
    Abstract: A method of preparing a lithium-ion conducting garnet via low-temperature solid-state synthesis is disclosed. The lithium-ion conducting garnet comprises a substantially phase pure aluminum-doped cubic lithium lanthanum zirconate (Li7La3Zr2O14). The method includes preparing nanoparticles comprising lanthanum zirconate (La2Zr2O7-np) via pyrolysis-mediated reaction of lanthanum nitrate (La(NO3)3) and zirconium nitrate (Zr(NO3)4). The method also includes pyrolyzing a solid-state mixture comprising the La2Zr2O7-np, lithium nitrate (LiNO3), and aluminum nitrate (Al(NO3)3) to give the Li7La3Zr2O14 and thereby prepare the lithium-ion conducting garnet. A lithium-ion conducting garnet prepared via the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Luc L. DAEMEN, Robert L. SACCI, Beth L. ARMSTRONG, Nathan KIDDER
  • Lithiated and passivated lithium ion battery anodes
    Patent number: 11050049
    Abstract: An electrode material includes a lithium active material composition. The lithium active material composition includes lithium and an active anode material. The lithium active material composition is coated with a lithium ion conducting passivating material, such that the electrode material is lithiated and pre-passivated. An electrode and a battery are also disclosed. Methods of making an electrode material, electrode and battery that are lithiated and pre-passivated are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Sacci, Nancy J. Dudney, Lance W. Gill, Edward W. Hagaman, Gabriel M. Veith
  • LITHIATED AND PASSIVATED LITHIUM ION BATTERY ANODES
    Publication number: 20190198858
    Abstract: An electrode material includes a lithium active material composition. The lithium active material composition includes lithium and an active anode material. The lithium active material composition is coated with a lithium ion conducting passivating material, such that the electrode material is lithiated and pre-passivated. An electrode and a battery are also disclosed. Methods of making an electrode material, electrode and battery that are lithiated and pre-passivated are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Nancy J. DUDNEY, Edward W. HAGAMAN, Gabriel M. VEITH, Lance W. GILL, Robert L. SACCI
  • Lithiated and passivated lithium ion battery anodes
    Patent number: 10263246
    Abstract: An electrode material includes a lithium active material composition. The lithium active material composition includes lithium and an active anode material. The lithium active material composition is coated with a lithium ion conducting passivating material, such that the electrode material is lithiated and pre-passivated. An electrode and a battery are also disclosed. Methods of making an electrode material, electrode and battery that are lithiated and pre-passivated are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Nancy J. Dudney, Edward W. Hagaman, Gabriel M. Veith, Lance W. Gill, Robert L. Sacci
  • LITHIATED AND PASSIVATED LITHIUM ION BATTERY ANODES
    Publication number: 20160218351
    Abstract: An electrode material includes a lithium active material composition. The lithium active material composition includes lithium and an active anode material. The lithium active material composition is coated with a lithium ion conducting passivating material, such that the electrode material is lithiated and pre-passivated. An electrode and a battery are also disclosed. Methods of making an electrode material, electrode and battery that are lithiated and pre-passivated are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nancy J. DUDNEY, Edward W. HAGAMAN, Gabriel M. VEITH, Lance W. GILL, Robert L. SACCI