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Advanced separators based on aromatic polymer for high energy density lithium batteries

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OSTI ID:1347589
A process includes casting a solution including poly(phenylene oxide), inorganic nanoparticles, a solvent, and a non-solvent on a substrate; and removing the solvent to form a porous film; wherein: the porous film is configured for use as a porous separator for a lithium ion battery.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
Assignee:
UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
Patent Number(s):
9,598,545
Application Number:
13/755,823
OSTI ID:
1347589
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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