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).

  • Publication number: 20250253393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Patent number: 12347827
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Publication number: 20250192227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Publication number: 20250062319
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Cain, Nicholas Paul William Pieczonka, Sayed Youssef Sayed Nagy, Zachary Hood, Shiba Adhikari
  • Patent number: 12211971
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Publication number: 20250023096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
  • Patent number: 12163912
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jennifer Lilia Rupp, Zachary Hood, Moran Balaish
  • Patent number: 12132167
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
  • Publication number: 20230299340
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Patent number: 11699811
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Publication number: 20230207870
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Patent number: 11631888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Won Seok Chang, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln Miara
  • Publication number: 20220344702
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Jesse Hinricher, Zachary Hood, Lincoln Miara, Heung Chan Lee, Won Seok Chang, Jennifer Rupp
  • Publication number: 20220276196
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jennifer Lilia Rupp, Zachary Hood, Moran Balaish
  • Publication number: 20220059871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
  • Patent number: 11251460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
  • Patent number: 11223066
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignees: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
  • Publication number: 20200044281
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara
  • Publication number: 20200044282
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Yuntong Zhu, Zachary Hood, Jennifer Rupp, Lincoln J. Miara