Patents by Inventor Zachary Hood
Zachary Hood 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).
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Publication number: 20250253393Abstract: A component for a lithium battery including a first layer including a lithium garnet having a porosity of 0 percent to less than 25 percent, based on a total volume of the first layer, and a second layer on the first layer and having a porosity of 25 percent to 80 percent, based on a total volume of the second layer, wherein the second layer is on the first layer and the second layer has a composition that is different from a composition of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2025Publication date: August 7, 2025Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Patent number: 12347827Abstract: A component for a lithium battery including a first layer including a lithium garnet having a porosity of 0 percent to less than 25 percent, based on a total volume of the first layer; and a second layer on the first layer and having a porosity of 25 percent to 80 percent, based on a total volume of the second layer, wherein the second layer is on the first layer and the second layer has a composition that is different from a composition of the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Publication number: 20250192227Abstract: A lithium ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li7?a*??(b?4)*??xMa?La3Zr2??Mb?O12?x??XxN???Formula 1 wherein in Formula 1, Ma is a cationic element having a valence of a, Mb is a cationic element having a valence of b, and X is an anion having a valence of ?1, wherein, when Ma comprises H, 0???5, otherwise 0???0.75, and wherein 0???1.5, 0?x?1.5, (a*?+(b?4)?+x)>0, and 0<??6.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2025Publication date: June 12, 2025Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Publication number: 20250062319Abstract: A method is provided for pre-forming anode particles for use in lithium ion batteries. The pre-formed anode particles bear a solid electrolyte of a composition that cannot be formed in situ in the battery. The method includes providing a dispersion of anode precursor particles and an additive not found in the battery in a liquid electrolyte solution. Applying a voltage or current across the dispersion forms the solid electrolyte interphase, on the particles. These particles can be used in an electrode of a lithium ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: February 20, 2025Inventors: Jeffrey David Cain, Nicholas Paul William Pieczonka, Sayed Youssef Sayed Nagy, Zachary Hood, Shiba Adhikari
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Patent number: 12211971Abstract: A lithium ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li7?a*??(b?4)*??xMa?La3Zr2??Mb?O12?x??XxN???Formula 1 wherein in Formula 1, Ma is a cationic element having a valence of a, Mb is a cationic element having a valence of b, and X is an anion having a valence of ?1, wherein, when Ma comprises H, 0???5, otherwise 0???0.75, and wherein 0???1.5, 0?x?1.5, (a*?+(b?4)?+x)>0, and 0<??6.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Publication number: 20250023096Abstract: A multi-phase electrolyte film includes a first phase comprising a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is amorphous, crystalline, or a glass; and a second phase comprising a lithium salt having a decomposition temperature in air of greater than 200° C. or a lithium halide. The first phase is dispersed in the second phase and has an average particle size of 5 to 200 nanometers. Methods for the manufacture of the electrolyte film are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
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Patent number: 12163912Abstract: An SOx sensor includes a lithium garnet electrolyte, a sensing electrode, a reference electrode, and a heating element. The sensing electrode includes Li2SO4 and at least one metal oxide or second metal sulfate. One surface of the sensing electrode is disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the lithium garnet electrolyte. A current collector is disposed on at least a portion another surface of the sensing electrode to electrically couple the sensing electrode to the reference electrode via a potentiometer. The reference electrode is disposed on the lithium garnet electrolyte. The heating element is capable of heating the sensing electrode and the lithium garnet electrolyte to a temperature sufficient to achieve a sensor response time of less than about 30 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jennifer Lilia Rupp, Zachary Hood, Moran Balaish
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Patent number: 12132167Abstract: A multi-phase electrolyte film includes a first phase comprising a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is amorphous, crystalline, or a glass; and a second phase comprising a lithium salt having a decomposition temperature in air of greater than 200° C. or a lithium halide. The first phase is dispersed in the second phase and has an average particle size of 5 to 200 nanometers. Methods for the manufacture of the electrolyte film are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
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Publication number: 20230299340Abstract: A component for a lithium battery including a first layer including a lithium garnet having a porosity of 0 percent to less than 25 percent, based on a total volume of the first layer; and a second layer on the first layer and having a porosity of 25 percent to 80 percent, based on a total volume of the second layer, wherein the second layer is on the first layer and the second layer has a composition that is different from a composition of the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Patent number: 11699811Abstract: A component for a lithium battery including a first layer including a lithium garnet having a porosity of 0 percent to less than 25 percent, based on a total volume of the first layer; and a second layer on the first layer and having a porosity of 25 percent to 80 percent, based on a total volume of the second layer, wherein the second layer is on the first layer and the second layer has a composition that is different from a composition of the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Publication number: 20230207870Abstract: A lithium ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li7?a*??(b?4)*??xM?La3Zr2??Mb?O12?x??XxN???Formula 1 wherein in Formula 1, Ma is a cationic element having a valence of a, Mb is a cationic element having a valence of b, and X is an anion having a valence of ?1, wherein, when Ma comprises H, 0???5, otherwise 0?a?0.75, and wherein 0???1.5, 0?x?1.5, (a*?+(b-4)?+x)>0, and 0<??6.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Patent number: 11631888Abstract: A lithium ion conductor includes a compound of Formula 1: Li7-a*?-(b-4)*?-xMa?La3Zr2-?Mb?O12-x-?XxN???Formula 1 wherein in Formula 1, Ma is a cationic element having a valence of a, Mb is a cationic element having a valence of b, and X is an anion having a valence of ?1, wherein, when Ma comprises H, 0???5, otherwise 0???0.75, and wherein 0???1.5, 0?x?1.5, (a*?+(b?4)?+x)>0, and 0<??6.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
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Publication number: 20220344702Abstract: A multi-phase electrolyte film includes a first phase comprising a metal oxide, wherein the metal oxide is amorphous, crystalline, or a glass; and a second phase comprising a lithium salt having a decomposition temperature in air of greater than 200° C. or a lithium halide. The first phase is dispersed in the second phase and has an average particle size of 5 to 200 nanometers. Methods for the manufacture of the electrolyte film are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
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Publication number: 20220276196Abstract: An SOx sensor includes a lithium garnet electrolyte, a sensing electrode, a reference electrode, and a heating element. The sensing electrode includes Li2SO4 and at least one metal oxide or second metal sulfate. One surface of the sensing electrode is disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the lithium garnet electrolyte. A current collector is disposed on at least a portion another surface of the sensing electrode to electrically couple the sensing electrode to the reference electrode via a potentiometer. The reference electrode is disposed on the lithium garnet electrolyte. The heating element is capable of heating the sensing electrode and the lithium garnet electrolyte to a temperature sufficient to achieve a sensor response time of less than about 30 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jennifer Lilia Rupp, Zachary Hood, Moran Balaish
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Publication number: 20220059871Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid-state electrolyte including: providing a solvent; dissolving a precursor compound including lithium, a precursor compound including lanthanum, and a precursor compound including zirconium in the solvent to provide a precursor composition, wherein a content of lithium in the precursor composition is greater than a stoichiometric amount; spraying the precursor composition onto a heated substrate to form a film; and heat-treating the film at 300° C. to 800° C. to manufacture the solid state electrolyte, wherein the solid-state electrolyte includes Li(7-x)Alx/3La3Zr2O12 wherein 0?x?1, and wherein the solid state electrolyte is in a form a film having a thickness of 5 nanometers to 1000 micrometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
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Patent number: 11251460Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid-state electrolyte, the method including: providing a substrate; providing a precursor composition including a compound including a compound including lithium, a compound including lanthanum, and a compound including zirconium, and a solvent; disposing the precursor composition on the substrate to provide a coated substrate; treating the coated substrate at a temperature between ?40° C. and 25° C. to form a precursor film on the substrate; and heat-treating the precursor film at a temperature of 500° C. to 1000° C. to manufacture the solid-state electrolyte, wherein the solid-state electrolyte includes Li(7-x)Alx/3La3Zr2O12 wherein 0?x?1, and wherein the solid-state electrolyte in the form of a film having a thickness of 5 nanometers to 1000 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
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Patent number: 11223066Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid-state electrolyte including: providing a solvent; dissolving a precursor compound including lithium, a precursor compound including lanthanum, and a precursor compound including zirconium in the solvent to provide a precursor composition, wherein a content of lithium in the precursor composition is greater than a stoichiometric amount; spraying the precursor composition onto a heated substrate to form a film; and heat-treating the film at 300° C. to 800° C. to manufacture the solid state electrolyte, wherein the solid-state electrolyte includes Li(7-x)Alx/3La3Zr2O12 wherein 0?x?1, and wherein the solid state electrolyte is in a form a film having a thickness of 5 nanometers to 1000 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
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Publication number: 20200044281Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid-state electrolyte including: providing a solvent; dissolving a precursor compound including lithium, a precursor compound including lanthanum, and a precursor compound including zirconium in the solvent to provide a precursor composition, wherein a content of lithium in the precursor composition is greater than a stoichiometric amount; spraying the precursor composition onto a heated substrate to form a film; and heat-treating the film at 300° C. to 800° C. to manufacture the solid state electrolyte, wherein the solid-state electrolyte includes Li(7-x)Alx/3La3Zr2O12 wherein 0?x?1, and wherein the solid state electrolyte is in a form a film having a thickness of 5 nanometers to 1000 micrometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
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Publication number: 20200044282Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid-state electrolyte, the method including: providing a substrate; providing a precursor composition including a compound including a compound including lithium, a compound including lanthanum, and a compound including zirconium, and a solvent; disposing the precursor composition on the substrate to provide a coated substrate; treating the coated substrate at a temperature between ?40° C. and 25° C. to form a precursor film on the substrate; and heat-treating the precursor film at a temperature of 500° C. to 1000° C. to manufacture the solid-state electrolyte, wherein the solid-state electrolyte includes Li(7-x)Alx/3La3Zr2O12 wherein 0?x?1, and wherein the solid-state electrolyte in the form of a film having a thickness of 5 nanometers to 1000 micrometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara