Method for forming a cell separator for use in bipolar-stack energy storage devices

Patent · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:869435

Mayer, Steven T ^[1]; Feikert, John H ^[2]; Kaschmitter, James L ^[3]; Pekala, Richard W ^[4]

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1. San Leandro, CA
2. Livermore, CA
3. Pleasanton, CA
4. Pleasant Hill, CA

An improved multi-cell electrochemical energy storage device, such as a battery, fuel cell, or double layer capacitor using a cell separator which allows cells to be stacked and interconnected with low electrical resistance and high reliability while maximizing packaging efficiency. By adding repeating cells, higher voltages can be obtained. The cell separator is formed by applying an organic adhesive on opposing surfaces of adjacent carbon electrodes or surfaces of aerogel electrodes of a pair of adjacent cells prior to or after pyrolysis thereof to form carbon aerogel electrodes. The cell separator is electronically conductive, but ionically isolating, preventing an electrolytic conduction path between adjacent cells in the stack.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Regents of University of California (Oakland, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5336274
• OSTI ID: 869435
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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