Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are described for batteries including a positive electrode (14), a negative electrode (16), a separator (18), and an electrolyte (20) contacting the positive and negative electrolyte. The negative electrode can include lithium (Li) in the form of a thin sheet. The positive electrode can include an active material such as copper oxide (CuO), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), or silver oxide(Ag2O) in the form of powder mixed with adhesive materials and/or conductive materials. The active material powder and the additives can be coated on a thin sheet substrate. The separator can be in the shape of a thin sheet, and is sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, such that the positive electrode and the negative electrode are electrically insulated from each other. The negative electrode, the separator, and the positive electrode can be overlaid on top of each other and rolled to form a cylindrical shape structure.

Abstract: An organic electrolytic solution and a lithium battery employing the same are provided. The organic electrolytic solution includes: a lithium salt; an organic solvent containing a high dielectric constant solvent and a low boiling point solvent; and a carbonate or oxalate derivative having at least one substituted or unsubstituted cyano group. The organic electrolytic solution and the lithium battery employing the same have improved reductive decomposition stability, thereby decreasing an irreversible capacity after a first cycle and improving the charge/discharge efficiency and lifespan of the battery. The lithium battery has non-varying chemical properties at room temperature and a uniform thickness after standard charging, and thus has high reliability.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprises as an anode, a lithium transition metal oxide or sulphide compound which as a [B2]X4n- spinel-type framework structure of an A[B2]S4 spinel wherein A and B are metal cations selected from Li, Ti, V, Mn, Fe and Co, X is oxygen or sulphur, and n- refers to the overall charge of the structural unit [B2]X4 of the framework structure. The transition metal cation in the fully discharged state has a mean oxidation state greater than +3 for Ti, +3 for V, +3.5 for Mn, +2 for Fe and +2 for Co. The cell includes as a cathode, a lithium metal oxide or sulphide compound. An electrically insulative lithium containing liquid or polymeric electronically conductive electrolyte is provided between the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: The electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive of the following Formula 1: wherein, X is O or S, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are the same or different from each other and selected from the group consisting of O, S, CR2, and NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, and Ra to Rd are the same or different from each other and selected from H, a halogen, an alkoxy group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or an unsaturated or saturated alkyl group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery which has a non-aqueous organic solvent including a ?-butyrolactone and optionally a cyclic carbonate, an ester compound having an electron withdrawing group, and at least two salts. The lithium secondary battery including the electrolyte has good safety and good storage characteristics at high temperature.

Abstract: An additive mixture of the electrolyte of lithium ion secondary batteries and the electrolyte of lithium ion secondary batteries including the said additive mixture, characterizing in that the additive mixture includes 0.5-95.4 wt % biphenyl based compound, 0.1-93.8 wt % cyclohexylbenzene based compound, 0.4-93.2 wt % vinylene carbonate, 0.5-96.5 wt % t-alkyl benzene based compound and 0.5-95.8 wt % ethenyl sulfonyl benzene, based on the whole weight of the additive mixture.

Abstract: The electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive of the following Formula 1: wherein, X is O, S, CR2 or NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, Y1, and Y2 are the same or different from each other and selected from O, S, CR2, and NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, Y3 is S, CR2, or NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, and Ra to Rd are the same or different from each other and selected from H, a halogen, an alkoxy group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or an unsaturated or saturated alkyl group

Abstract: The electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive of the following Formula 1: wherein, X is O or S, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are the same or different from each other and selected from O, S, CR2, and NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, and Ra to Rd are the same or different from each other and selected from H, a halogen, an alkoxy group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, and an unsaturated or saturated alkyl group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery includes a lithium salt, a basic organic solvent including a carbonate-based solvent, and a halogenated diphenyl ether compound represented by Formula 1: wherein Y is —O— or —R1—OR2—, where R1 and R2 are the same or different, and R1 and R2 are a C1-C5 alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an alkoxy group, and only one of the phenyl rings is substituted with a halogen X1, where n is equal to 1, 2, 3, or 4 and the halogens in di-, tri-, and tetra-halogen substitutions are the same or different.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte solution being liquid at normal temperature, comprising (A) 1,2-dialkoxyethane represented by Formula: R—O—CH2—CH2—O—R? (wherein, R and R?, which are same or different from each other, independently represent an unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted alkyl group having a carbon number of 3 or less) and (B) lithium bis[trifluoromethanesulfonyl]imide at a molar ratio [(A)/(B)] of 0.75 or more and 2 or less.

Abstract: The battery has an electrode assembly that includes one or more anodes and one or more cathodes. A first liquid phase is positioned in an active region of the electrode assembly. The first liquid phase includes one or more first flame retardants and an electrolyte. A second liquid phase is outside of the active region and in contact with the first liquid phase. The second liquid phase includes one or more second flame retardants. A third liquid phase is outside of the active region and in contact with the second liquid phase. The third liquid phase includes one or more third flame retardants. The first liquid phase and/or the electrolyte have a density between the second liquid phase and the third liquid phase.

Abstract: An embodiment lithium-ion battery comprising a lithium-ion electrolyte of ethylene carbonate; ethyl methyl carbonate; and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of trifluoroethyl butyrate, ethyl trifluoroacetate, trifluoroethyl acetate, methyl pentafluoropropionate, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl propionate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte for a battery having explosion inhibiting properties includes an organic solvent and a lithium salt. A benzene-substituted phosphate derivative is provided at a level in a range from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight. The benzene-substituted phosphate derivative can be expressed by the following formula: wherein R represents a halogen-substituted C1-C8 alkyl or allyl compound or an unsubstituted C1-C8 alkyl or allyl compound, and n is an integer between 1 and 3.

Abstract: A rechargeable lithium battery including: a negative electrode comprising lithium-vanadium oxide having the following Formula 1 and being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions, and a carbon-based material; a positive electrode comprising a positive active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; and an electrolyte comprising a monomer including alkylene oxide and a reactive double bond, a lithium salt, and a non-aqueous organic solvent. LixMyVzO2+d??Chemical Formula 1 In Formula 1, 0.1?x?2.5, 0?y?0.5, 0.5?z?1.5, 0?d?0.5, and M is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Cr, Mo, Ti, W, and Zr.

Abstract: A battery capable of improving high-temperature characteristics is provided. The battery includes a cathode, an anode and an electrolytic solution. A separator provided between the cathode and the anode is impregnated with the electrolytic solution. A solvent of the electrolytic solution includes a main solvent such as a cyclic carbonate which includes halogen and a sub solvent such as carbonate dimer.

Abstract: A battery capable of improving cycle characteristics is provided. A separator arranged between a cathode and an anode is impregnated with an electrolytic solution. The electrolytic solution includes: a solvent; and an electrolytic salt, in which the solvent includes a compound having a difluoroalkene structure. The content of the compound having a difluoroalkene structure in the solvent is within a range from 1 wt % to 5 wt % both inclusive.

Abstract: A more efficient LiPF6 lithium-ion electrochemical system composed of a phosphate free, borate lithium salt electrolyte LiTPTB composed of LiBC32F24H12 in a ternary mixed organic solvent containing a 1:1:1 volume ratio of EC, DMC and EMC is provided. The borate salt of the LiTPTB electrolyte decomposes at temperatures above 110° C. and does not react with water and also has an oxidation potential of about 4.4 V versus lithium, making it suitable for use in high voltage lithium-ion cells and batteries. A 0.3 to 1.0 M molar concentration of LiTPTB composed of LiBC32F24H12 in a ternary mixed organic solvent containing a 1:1:1 volume ratio of EC, DMC and EMC is also provided.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for lithium or a lithium ion cell, which improves lithium ion cell capacity retention and enhances storage life thereof. The non-aqueous solution can be implemented in the context of an electrolyte system that includes a lithium salt dissolved in a solvent formed from a mixture of one or more cyclic esters, and/or one or more chain esters, and at least one lactam based solvent. Such a system is suited for use with electrochemical energy storage devices, which are based on non-aqueous electrolytes, such as high energy density batteries and/or high power electrochemical capacitors. Such an electrochemical storage devices is generally based on non-aqueous electrolytes that include lithium salt dissolved in a solvent system.

Abstract: The electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive of the following Formula 1: wherein, X and Y are the same or different from each other and selected from O, S, CR2, or NR, where here R is H, a halogen, or an alkyl having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, and both X and Y are not oxygen (O), Ra to Rd are the same or different from each other and selected from H, a halogen, an alkoxy group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or an unsaturated or saturated alkyl group having a carbon number of less than or equal to 8, or neighboring alkyl groups are combined to each other to form a cycle or hetero cycle, and at least one of Ra to Rd is a halogen.

Abstract: The invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell that has high capacity and excels in cycle characteristics. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell functions stably at a high potential of from 4.4 to 4.6 V with respect to lithium and inhibits the decomposition of the electrolytic solution at high potential. This is accomplished as follows. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material; and a non-aqueous electrolyte having a non-aqueous solvent and electrolytic salt. The positive electrode active material has: lithium cobalt compound oxide having added therein at least zirconium and magnesium; and lithium-nickel-manganese compound oxide having a layered structure. The positive electrode active material has a potential of from 4.4 to 4.6 V with respect to lithium. The non-aqueous solvent contains diethyl carbonate of 10 vol. % or higher at 25° C.

Abstract: There is disclosed a battery pack, which has a plate-shaped resin-formed body to divide an internal space of the battery pack into at least two spaces in a thickness direction thereof, so that a battery is received in a first internal space, while a wiring substrate having a control circuit packaged thereon is placed in a second internal space, thereby allowing the battery pack to hold an input/output circuit or the like of a memory card securely in a limited space in the battery pack, while ensuring that a sufficient insulation is provided to the battery, when the battery pack is used for PDA'S, for instance.

Abstract: A rechargeable lithium-ion battery includes an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte containing one or more dispersed lithium salts. The electrolyte is composed of one or more solvent materials. A principal solvent constituent compound is at least one of ?-valerolactone, methyl isobutyryl acetate, 2-methoxyethyl acetate, 2-ethoxyethyl acetate, and diethyl oxalate.

Abstract: In a positive electrode of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, at least one alkaline earth metal oxide selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and barium oxide is dispersed between particles of an active substance for positive electrode, whereby a discharge capacity or recharge-discharge capacity of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery just after the preparation and after the storing at high temperature is improved.

Abstract: An electrolyte for the lithium rechargeable battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, lithium salts, vinylethylene carbonate and fluoroethylene carbonate. With this electrolyte, the ba0ttery life can be improved, and the storing property at a high temperature can be improved because the increasing rate of the battery thickness according to the increased internal pressure in the battery due to the gas generation is reduced when being kept at the high temperature, and the discharging property at a low temperature is improved because the discharge capacity can be increased when discharging at the low temperature.

Abstract: An engineered thermoplastic sealing member for LiFeS2 and other nonaqueous cells is disclosed. The optimal material displays a propensity to absorb at least 10 weight percent of an ether-based electrolyte while, at the same time, displaying a vapor transmission rate of less than 500 ((g×mil)/(100 in2×days).

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive comprising a) a sulfone-based compound and b) a C3 to C30 organic peroxide or azo-based compound. The electrolyte may further include a poly(ester)(meth)acrylate or a polymer that is derived from a (polyester)polyol with at least three hydroxyl (—OH) groups, where a portion or all of the hydroxyl groups are substituted with a (meth)acrylic ester and the remaining hydroxyl groups that are not substituted with the (meth)acrylic ester are substituted with a group having no radical reactivity. The lithium battery comprising the electrolyte of the present invention has a significantly improved charge-discharge and cycle life characteristics, recovery capacity ratio at high temperature, and swelling inhibition properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nonaqueous electrolyte for a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains an addictive for preventing destruction of a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer and hence decomposition of the electrolyte that may cause generation of a gas, thereby preventing swelling of the battery caused by the gas generated from the inside of the battery at a high temperature. More specifically, the present invention provides an electrolyte that includes, as an additive, 2-sulfobenzoic acid cyclic anhydride represented by the formula 1: The electrolyte contains the additive in an amount of 0.1 to 10.0 wt. %.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium battery and a lithium battery thereof are provided. The electrolyte includes a non-aqueous organic solvent; lithium salt; and an additive selected from the group consisting of the compounds represented by formulas (1) to (3), and combinations thereof: where X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and aryl groups having from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, and R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms. The lithium battery including the electrolyte suggested in the present invention has superior overcharge characteristics and superior safety characteristics compared to conventional batteries including a non-aqueous electrolyte.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a secondary battery containing an aprotic solvent which contains at least imide anion, transition metal ion and a compound containing a sulfonyl group in an aprotic solvent 15. The electrolyte has the performance such as the excellent energy density and electromotive force, and the secondary battery using the electrolyte is excellent in the cycle life and the safety.

Abstract: A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode including a positive active material being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode including a negative active material being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; and an electrolyte including a non-aqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt. The positive electrode has a positive active mass density of 3.65 g/cc or more, and the lithium salt includes lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF4), and a lithium imide-based compound. The rechargeable lithium battery has high capacity, excellent cycle-life, and reliability at a high temperature.

Abstract: An electrolytic solution capable of improving battery characteristics even at high temperature, and a battery using the electrolytic solution are provided. A separator is impregnated with an electrolytic solution. The electrolyic solution includes a cyclic imide salt such as 1,1,2,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane-1,3-disulfonimide lithium and a light metal salt such as difluoro[oxalato-O,O?] lithium borate or bis[oxalato-O,O?] lithium borate. Thereby, the decomposition reaction of the electrolytic solution can be prevented even at high temperature, and the battery characteristics can be improved.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a lithium complex oxide, a negative electrode which adsorbs/desorbs lithium, and an electrolyte, and not less than 0.1% by mass and not more than 2% by mass of one or more kinds of compounds selected from LiFOB and LiBOB, or not less than 0.01% by mass and not more than 2% by mass of LiBF4, and not less than 0.1% by mass and not more than 4% by mass of a aromatic compound, respectively relative to the total mass of the electrolyte, are added to the electrolyte in order to suppress decrease in the charge/discharge cycle life property and swelling of a battery when left in high temperature environments.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging the batteries and cells. An electrochemical cell including the additive preferably has an anode that includes lithium and a cathode including an electroactive sulfur-containing material.

Abstract: An organic electrolytic solution and a lithium battery employing the same are provided. The organic electrolytic solution includes: a lithium salt; an organic solvent containing a high dielectric constant solvent and a low boiling point solvent; and a dicarboxylic acid derivative having at least one substituted silyl group. The organic electrolytic solution and the lithium battery employing the same have improved reductive decomposition stability, thereby decreasing an irreversible capacity after a first cycle and improving the charge/discharge efficiency and lifespan of the battery. The lithium battery has non-varying chemical properties at room temperature and a uniform thickness after standard charging, and thus has high reliability.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging the batteries and cells. An electrochemical cell including the additive preferably has an anode that includes lithium and a cathode including an electroactive sulfur-containing material.

Abstract: A non-aqueous mixture solvent for a non-aqueous electrolytic solution to be used for electrochemical energy devices, which contains an aprotic solvent, and a fluorinated ketone of the formula: (wherein Rf1 and Rf2 each independently represents a fluorinated aliphatic group, or Rf1 and Rf2 together form a cyclic group, Q represents a fluorinated or non-fluorinated alkylene group or a bond, and n represents 0 or 1), and an electrolytic solution containing the mixture solvent.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte having maleimide additives and rechargeable cells employing the same are provided. The nonaqueous electrolyte having maleimide additives comprises an alkali metal electrolyte, a nonaqueous solvent, and maleimide additives. Specifically, the maleimide additives comprise maleimide monomer, bismaleimide monomer, bismaleimide oligomer, or mixtures thereof. The maleimide additives comprise functional groups, such as a maleimide double bond, phenyl group carboxyl, or imide, enhancing the charge-discharge efficiency, safety, thermal stability, chemical stability, flame-resistance, and lifespan of the secondary cells of the invention.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium battery includes a non-aqueous organic solvent, the organic solvent including one or more of a carbonate-based solvent, an ester-based solvent, an ether-based solvent, and/or a ketone-based solvent, a lithium salt, and a hexafluoroacetylacetone in an amount of about 0.02 parts by weight to about 10 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the non-aqueous organic solvent.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a compound represented by Formula 1, a lithium salt, and a non-aqueous organic solvent: A[OSi(CmH2m+1)3]3 ??(1) wherein A is P or B, and m is an integer ranging from 0 to 6.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a positive electrode that contains a lithium composite oxide as an active material. The cut-off voltage of charge is set to 4.25 to 4.5 V. In a region where the positive electrode and the negative electrode face each other, the Wp/Wn ratio R is in the range from 1.3 to 19 where Wp is the weight of the active material contained in the positive electrode per unit area and Wn is the weight of the active material contained in the negative electrode per unit area. This battery is excellent in safety, cycle characteristics, and storage characteristics even when the cut-off voltage of charge in a normal operating condition is set to 4.25 V or more.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to an electrolyte for a high voltage lithium rechargeable battery and a high voltage lithium rechargeable battery employing the electrolyte, and more particularly to an electrolyte for a high voltage lithium rechargeable battery comprising a non-aqueous organic solvent; a lithium salt; and a combination of a halogenated biphenyl and a dihalogenated toluene used as an additive where the combined additive has an oxidation reduction potential of 4.6 to 5.0 V with respect to lithium. The lithium rechargeable battery employing the electrolyte for a high voltage lithium rechargeable battery achieves overcharge stability.

Abstract: A battery capable of obtaining the superior battery performance is provided. An electrolyte is a gel electrolyte containing an electrolytic solution and a polymer compound. The polymer compound contains a ternary system copolymer containing vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene, and monomethylmaleic acid ester as a component. The copolymerization amounts of hexafluoropropylene and monomethylmaleic acid ester in the ternary system copolymer are respectively in the range from 4 wt % to 7.5 wt %, and in the range from 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %. Further, the weight average molecular weight of the ternary system copolymer is in the range from 0.6 million to 1.5 million. The liquid retaining characteristics of the electrolyte are improved. Therefore, the contact characteristics of the electrolyte to a cathode, an anode, and a separator are improved.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode and a sulfur-containing cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The cell exhibits high utilization of the electroactive sulfur-containing material of the cathode and a high charge-discharge efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging the batteries and cells. An electrochemical cell including the additive preferably has an anode that includes lithium and a cathode including an electroactive sulfur-containing material.

Abstract: A battery includes an anode having a lithium alloy as the active material, a cathode having, for example, iron disulfide as the active material, and an electrolyte containing a sulfolane and 1,2-dimethoxyethane.

Abstract: Cathodes and lithium batteries employing the same are provided. According to one embodiment, a cathode can minimize reductions in initial irreversible capacity, thereby improving electrode characteristics. In one embodiment, a cathode includes a cathode active material comprising a transition metal oxide and a complex compound represented by the formula xLi2MO3?(1?x)LiMeO2, where 0<x?0.8, and M and Me are each independently a metal ion.

Abstract: An organic electrolytic solution for a lithium-sulfur battery that can improve discharge capacity and cycle life of the battery, and a lithium-sulfur battery using the organic electrolytic solution are provided. The electrolytic solution includes a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and further a phosphine sulfide-based compound represented by formula (I) below: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different from each other, and each represents one selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C30 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C30 alkoxy group and a substituted or unsubstituted C8-C30 aralkenyl group. The electrolytic solution including the phosphine sulfide-based compound represented by Formula (I) can suppress production of lithium sulfides so that a reduction in battery capacity can be prevented.

Abstract: An organic electrolyte solution and a lithium battery using the same are provided. The organic electrolyte solution uses a monomer compound which can be electrografted, and which prevents crack formation caused by volumetric changes in the anode active material during battery charging/discharging. This improves charge/discharge characteristics, thereby improving the stability, reliability, and charge/discharge efficiency of the battery.

Abstract: Organic electrolyte solutions and lithium batteries using the same are provided. The organic electrolyte solutions use a silane compound that prevents crack formation caused by volumetric changes in the anode active material during battery charging/discharging. This improves charge/discharge characteristics, thereby also improving stability, reliability, and charge/discharge efficiency of the battery.

Abstract: Provided are a polymeric electrolyte or a nonaqueous electrolyte that can improve a transport rate of charge carrier ions by adding a compound having boron atoms in the structure, preferably one or more selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following general formulas (1) to (4), and an electric device such as a cell or the like using the same. wherein R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R21, R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R31, R32, R33, R34, R35, R36, R37, R38, R39, R310, R41, R42, R43, R44, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R410, R411 and R412 each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a monovalent group, or represent groups bound to each other to form a ring, and Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd each represent a group having a site capable of being bound to boron atoms which are the same or different.