Unique battery with a multi-functional, physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode monolith and a method making the same
The invention relates to a unique battery having a physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode monolith and method of making the same. The Applicant's invented battery employs a physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode that acts as a separator, electrolyte, and electrode, within the same monolithic structure. The chemical composition, physical arrangement of molecules, and physical geometry of the pores play a role in the sequestration and conduction of ions. In one preferred embodiment, ions are transported via the ion-hoping mechanism where the oxygens of the Al.sub.2O.sub.3 wall are available for positive ion coordination (i.e. Li.sup.+). This active membrane-electrode composite can be adjusted to a desired level of ion conductivity by manipulating the chemical composition and structure of the pore wall to either increase or decrease ion conduction.
- Research Organization:
- ANL (Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States))
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- Assignee:
- U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,592,075
- Application Number:
- 13/556,288
- OSTI ID:
- 1109101
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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