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Lithium metal—seawater battery cells having protected lithium electrodes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1805500

Active metal and active metal intercalation electrode structures and battery cells having ionically conductive protective architecture including an active metal (e.g., lithium) conductive impervious layer separated from the electrode (anode) by a porous separator impregnated with a non-aqueous electrolyte (anolyte). This protective architecture prevents the active metal from deleterious reaction with the environment on the other (cathode) side of the impervious layer, which may include aqueous or non-aqueous liquid electrolytes (catholytes) and/or a variety electrochemically active materials, including liquid, solid and gaseous oxidizers. Safety additives and designs that facilitate manufacture are also provided.

Research Organization:
PolyPlus Battery Co., Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AR0000349
Assignee:
PolyPlus Battery Company (Berkeley, CA)
Patent Number(s):
10,916,753
Application Number:
16/695,054
OSTI ID:
1805500
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English