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Title: Low-cost flexible packaging materials for batteries.

Journal Article · · JOM
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02822616· OSTI ID:949551

Considerable cost savings can be realized if the metal container used for lithium-based batteries is replaced with a flexible multi-laminate containment commonly used in the food packaging industry. This laminate structure must have air, moisture, and electrolyte barrier capabilities, be resistant to hydrogen-fluoride attack, and be heat-sealable. After extensive screening of commercial films, the polyethylene and polypropylene classes of polymers were found to have an adequate combination of mechanical, permeation, and seal-strength properties. The search for a better film and adhesive is ongoing.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
949551
Report Number(s):
ANL/CMT/JA-41944; JOMMER; TRN: US201012%%338
Journal Information:
JOM, Vol. 54, Issue 3 ; Mar. 2002; ISSN 1047-4838
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH