Multi-layer coatings for bipolar rechargeable batteries with enhanced terminal voltage

Title: Multi-layer coatings for bipolar rechargeable batteries with enhanced terminal voltage

A method for producing a multi-layer bipolar coated cell according to one embodiment includes applying a first active cathode material above a substrate to form a first cathode; applying a first solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the first cathode to form a first electrode separation layer; applying a first active anode material above the first electrode separation layer to form a first anode; applying an electrically conductive barrier layer above the first anode; applying a second active cathode material above the anode material to form a second cathode; applying a second solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the second cathode to form a second electrode separation layer; applying a second active anode material above the second electrode separation layer to form a second anode; and applying a metal material above the second anode to form a metal coating section. In another embodiment, the anode is formed prior to the cathode. Cells are also disclosed.

Inventors:: Farmer, Joseph C.; Kaschmitter, James; Pierce, Steve

Issue Date:: 2017-06-06

OSTI Identifier:: 1361422

Assignee:: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC LLNL

Patent Number(s):: 9,673,478

Application Number:: 12/778,978

Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2010 May 12

Research Org:: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Org:: USDOE

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 25 ENERGY STORAGE

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