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Title: Metallization pattern on solid electrolyte or porous support of sodium battery process

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1254997
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A new battery configuration and process are detailed. The battery cell includes a solid electrolyte configured with an engineered metallization layer that distributes sodium across the surface of the electrolyte extending the active area of the cathode in contact with the anode during operation. The metallization layer enhances performance, efficiency, and capacity of sodium batteries at intermediate temperatures at or below about 200.degree. C.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
Assignee:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
9,356,314
Application Number:
13/776,262
OSTI ID:
1254997
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Feb 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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