Unique battery with a multi-functional, physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode monolith and a method making the same [electronic resource].

Published:: Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 2012.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Additional Creators:: United States. Department of Energy and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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The invention relates to a unique battery having a physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode monolith and method of making the same. The Applicant's invented battery employs a physicochemically active membrane separator/electrolyte-electrode that acts as a separator, electrolyte, and electrode, within the same monolithic structure. The chemical composition, physical arrangement of molecules, and physical geometry of the pores play a role in the sequestration and conduction of ions. In one preferred embodiment, ions are transported via the ion-hoping mechanism where the oxygens of the Al2O3 wall are available for positive ion coordination (i.e. Li+). This active membrane-electrode composite can be adjusted to a desired level of ion conductivity by manipulating the chemical composition and structure of the pore wall to either increase or decrease ion conduction.

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E 1.99:8,227,105
8,227,105

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Published through SciTech Connect.
07/24/2012.
"8,227,105"
Gerald II, Rex; Ruscic, Katarina; Sears, Devin; Smith, Luis; Klingler, Robert; Rathke, Jerome.

Funding Information:

W-31-109-ENG-38

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