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Title: Polymer nanocomposites for lithium battery applications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1175837

A single ion-conducting nanocomposite of a substantially amorphous polyethylene ether and a negatively charged synthetic smectite clay useful as an electrolyte. Excess SiO2 improves conductivity and when combined with synthetic hectorite forms superior membranes for batteries. A method of making membranes is also disclosed.

Research Organization:
The University Of Chicago, Chicago, IL (United States); Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-38
Assignee:
University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Patent Number(s):
7,077,983
Application Number:
10/334,880
OSTI ID:
1175837
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2002 Dec 31
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (5)

Aluminosilicate Nanocomposite Materials. Poly(ethylene glycol)−Kaolinite Intercalates journal January 1996
Preparation of nanocomposites containing poly(ethylene oxide) and layered solids journal October 1995
Kinetics of Polymer Melt Intercalation journal November 1995
Polymer-salt intercalation complexes in layer silicates journal November 1990
Dispersion and Nucleating Effects of Clay Fillers in Nanocomposite Polymer Films book November 2001

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