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Three-dimensional ion transport networks and current collectors for electrochemical cells

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OSTI ID:1892696

Provided herein are three-dimensional ion transport networks and current collectors for electrodes of electrochemical cells. Exemplary electrodes include interconnected layers and channels including an electrolyte to facilitate ion transport. Exemplary electrodes also include three dimensional current collectors, such as current collectors having electronically conducting rods, electronically conducting layers or a combination thereof.

Research Organization:
California Inst. of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0006851
Assignee:
California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)
Patent Number(s):
11,271,214
Application Number:
16/373,308
OSTI ID:
1892696
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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