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Graphene-based battery electrodes having continuous flow paths

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1136183

Some batteries can exhibit greatly improved performance by utilizing electrodes having randomly arranged graphene nanosheets forming a network of channels defining continuous flow paths through the electrode. The network of channels can provide a diffusion pathway for the liquid electrolyte and/or for reactant gases. Metal-air batteries can benefit from such electrodes. In particular Li-air batteries show extremely high capacities, wherein the network of channels allow oxygen to diffuse through the electrode and mesopores in the electrode can store discharge products.

Research Organization:
PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
8,758,947
Application Number:
13/004,138
OSTI ID:
1136183
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Chemical methods for the production of graphenes journal March 2009
Electrochemical Properties of Graphene Paper Electrodes Used in Lithium Batteries journal July 2009
Enhanced Cyclic Performance and Lithium Storage Capacity of SnO 2 /Graphene Nanoporous Electrodes with Three-Dimensionally Delaminated Flexible Structure journal January 2009

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