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An electrochemical cell is a device capable of either generating electrical energy from chemical reactions or using electrical energy to cause chemical reactions. The electrochemical cells which generate an electric current are called voltaic cells or galvanic cells and those that generate chemical reactions, via electrolysis for example, are called electrolytic cells. A common example of a galvanic cell is a standard 1.5 volt cell meant for consumer use. A battery consists of one or more cells, connected either in parallel, series or series-and-parallel pattern.
Method and apparatus for controlling the voltage of electrochemical cells in a rechargeable battery
InactiveUS20040251874A1reduce voltageCharge equalisation circuitElectrical testingElectrical batteryPhysical chemistry
An apparatus is dedicated to controlling the voltage of a battery comprising at least two modules connected in series and each comprising at least one electrochemical cell, and each coupled to voltage balancing means. The apparatus comprises measurement means for determining first voltages across the terminals of each of the modules, calculation means for measuring a second voltage across the terminals of the battery and for determining a mean voltage per module representative of the second voltage divided by the number of modules, and processor means for comparing each measured first voltage with the mean voltage per module and for delivering to the balancing means signals representative of the result of the comparison whenever the first voltage of a module is greater than the mean voltage, such that the balancing means reduce the voltage across the terminals of the module.
Owner:SAFT GRP SA
Apparatuses and processes for forming a semi-solid electrode having high active solids loading and electrochemical cells including the same
InactiveUS20250054939A1Electrode rolling/calenderingElectrode collector coatingConductive materialsHigh activity
Embodiments described herein relate generally to apparatuses and processes for forming semi-solid electrodes having high active solids loading by removing excess electrolyte. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can be formed by mixing an active material and, optionally, a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte to form a suspension. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can be disposed onto a current collector to form an intermediate electrode. In some embodiments, the semi-solid electrode material can have a first composition in which the ratio of electrolyte to active material is between about 10:1 and about 1:1. In some embodiments, a method for converting the semi-solid electrode material from the first composition into the second composition includes removing a portion of the electrolyte from the semi-solid electrode material. In some embodiments, the method includes mechanically compressing the intermediate electrode to remove the portion of electrolyte from the semi-solid electrode material.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP +1
Pre-lithiation of electrode materials in a semi-solid electrode
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells having pre-lithiated semi-solid electrodes, and particularly to semi-solid electrodes that are pre-lithiated during the mixing of the semi-solid electrode slurry such that a solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) layer is formed in the semi-solid electrode before the electrochemical cell formation. In some embodiments, a semi-solid electrode includes about 20% to about 90% by volume of an active material, about 0% to about 25% by volume of a conductive material, about 10% to about 70% by volume of a liquid electrolyte, and lithium (as lithium metal, a lithium-containing material, and / or a lithium metal equivalent) in an amount sufficient to substantially pre-lithiate the active material. The lithium metal is configured to form a solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) layer on a surface of the active material before an initial charging cycle of an electrochemical cell that includes the semi-solid electrode.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP +1
Methods of continuous and semi-continuous production of electrochemical cells
PendingUS20250070261A1Assembling battery machinesFinal product manufactureConductive materialsElectric current flow
Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for continuously and / or semi-continuously manufacturing electrochemical cells with semi-solid electrodes. In some embodiments, a method can include mixing an active material, a conductive material, and an electrolyte to form a semi-solid electrode material. The method further includes drawing a vacuum on the semi-solid electrode material, compressing the semi-solid electrode material to form an electrode brick, and dispensing a portion of the electrode brick onto a current collector via a dispensation device to form an electrode. In some embodiments, the current collector is disposed on a pouch material. In some embodiments, the dispensation device includes a top blade for top edge control and two side plates for side edge control. In some embodiments, the method can further include conveying the electrode through the top blade and the two side plates to shape the electrode.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Electrochemical cells including selectively permeable membrane and semi-solid electrodes, and method of manufacturing the same
PendingUS20250046860A1Non-aqueous electrolyte accumulator electrodesCell component detailsSolid state electrolyteRedox
Embodiments described herein relate generally to electrochemical cells including a selectively permeable membrane and systems and methods for manufacturing the same. In some embodiments, the selectively permeable membrane can include a solid-state electrolyte material. In some embodiments, electrochemical cells can include a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, an anode disposed on an anode current collector, and the selectively permeable membrane disposed therebetween. In some embodiments, the cathode and / or anode can include a slurry of an active material and a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte. In some embodiments, a catholyte can be different from an anolyte. In some embodiments, the catholyte can be optimized to improve the redox electrochemistry of the cathode and the anolyte can be optimized to improve the redox electrochemistry of the anode. In some embodiments, the selectively permeable membrane can be configured to isolate the catholyte from the anolyte.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Systems and methods for minimizing and preventing dendrite formation in electrochemical cells
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Systems and methods for minimizing and preventing dendrite formation in electrochemical cells
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Systems, devices, and methods for providing heat to electrochemical cells and electrochemical cell stacks
PendingUS20250192188A1Batteries circuit arrangementsPhotovoltaicsChemical physicsConductive materials
The embodiments described herein involve electrochemical cells that have a heating element integrated into the electrochemical cell. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell comprises an anode current collector, an anode material disposed on the anode current collector, a cathode current collector, a cathode material disposed on a first side of the cathode current collector, a separator disposed between the anode material and the cathode material, and a heating element disposed on a second side of the cathode current collector, the second side opposite the first side. The heating element may include an electrically conductive material and a conductive material and disposed in an insulative material.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Atmospheric carbon dioxide capture system
An atmospheric CO2 capture system includes a compartment housing a solid CO2 sorbent, an exchange fluid including a chemical component with selectivity towards CO2, and an electrochemical cell or mineralization reactor in fluid communication with the compartment, the system having a cycle including a first state of sorbing CO2 from incoming air onto the solid CO2 sorbent until a saturation point is reached; a second state of regenerating the sorbent by flooding the compartment with the exchange fluid to detach CO2 from the saturated sorbent and bind the detached CO2 to the chemical component; and a third state of regenerating the chemical component and utilizing the CO2 in the electrochemical cell or mineralization reactor.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
Atomic hydrogen provision by cobalt sites in catalyst configurations for ammonia production
PendingUS20250066928A1Heterogenous catalyst chemical elementsCatalyst activation/preparationPtru catalystNitrite
A composite catalyst includes a nickel foam and cobalt, copper, or both electrodeposited on the nickel foam. Making the composite catalyst includes contacting the nickel foam with an aqueous solution comprising copper, cobalt, or both, and electrodepositing nanodomains of copper, cobalt, or both, respectively, on the nickel foam. Electrochemically converting nitrate to ammonia includes contacting an electrode and a cathode comprising the composite catalyst in an electrochemical cell with an aqueous solution including nitrate, adsorbing the nitrate onto the copper, the cobalt, or both, reducing the nitrate to yield nitrite, and reducing the nitrite to yield ammonia.
Owner:THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIV OF ARIZONA
Atmospheric carbon dioxide capture system
An atmospheric CO2 capture system includes a compartment housing a solid CO2 sorbent, an exchange fluid including a chemical component with selectivity towards CO2, and an electrochemical cell or mineralization reactor in fluid communication with the compartment, the system having a cycle including a first state of sorbing CO2 from incoming air onto the solid CO2 sorbent until a saturation point is reached; a second state of regenerating the sorbent by flooding the compartment with the exchange fluid to detach CO2 from the saturated sorbent and bind the detached CO2 to the chemical component; and a third state of regenerating the chemical component and utilizing the CO2 in the electrochemical cell or mineralization reactor.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
Systems and methods for minimizing and preventing dendrite formation in electrochemical cells
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
High-entropy oxides
PendingUS20250145462A1Oxide/hydroxide preparationElectrode thermal treatmentElectrochemical cellAnode
Disclosed are high-entropy oxides, and methods of their preparation. The high-entropy oxide is characterised by a sub-micron particle size and rod-like particle shape. The method of its preparation includes a co-precipitation step, preferably using an oxalate compound as a precipitating agent. Also disclosed are an electrode, e.g. an anode, a catalyst and an electrochemical cell comprising the high-entropy oxide.
Owner:AUCKLAND UNISERVICES LTD
Method and device for testing intrinsic solid ion diffusion coefficient based on optical imaging
The invention provides an intrinsic solid-state ion diffusion coefficient test method and device based on optical imaging, and relates to the technical field of solid-state ion test.The method comprises the steps that a test sample is pretreated; carrying out a photoelectric test on the test sample; placing the electrochemical cell in an optical imaging system, connecting the electrochemical cell with an electrical testing system, applying a constant voltage deviating from a steady state to the monodisperse electrode plate, collecting the real-time change condition of the material under the modulation of the constant voltage in real time through an industrial camera, and outputting relational data of optical intensity and time; analyzing the diffusion path through in-situ characterization equipment, and obtaining an ion diffusion path corresponding to the to-be-detected ion battery electrode material particles in combination with dynamic information provided by an optical imaging system; and determining the characteristic time according to the relational data of the optical intensity and the time, and determining the intrinsic solid ion diffusion coefficient corresponding to the test sample by combining the characteristic time and the ion diffusion path corresponding to the to-be-tested ion battery electrode material particles.
Owner:NANJING UNIV
Electrolyte including electrolyte solvent, fluoroether, and bis(fluorosulfonyl) imide salt, and lithium metal electrochemical cells including the same
Systems, devices, and methods described herein relate to electrolyte formulations and the incorporation thereof into batteries. In some aspects, an electrolyte composition can comprise between about 10 wt % and about 42 wt % of an electrolyte solvent, between about 13 wt % and about 59 wt % of a fluoroether. In some embodiments, the electrolyte solvent can make up between about 26 wt % and about 39 wt % of the composition. In some embodiments, the fluoroether can make up between about 18 wt % and about 36 wt % of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition can include between about 0.5 wt % and about 1.5 wt % of a first additive. In some embodiments, the composition can include between about 0.5 wt % and about 5 wt % of a second additive.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same. A method of producing an electrochemical cell can include disposing an anode material onto an anode current collector, disposing a first separator on the anode material, disposing a cathode material onto a cathode current collector, disposing a second separator onto the cathode material, and disposing the first separator on the second separator to form the electrochemical cell. The anode material and / or the cathode material can be a semi-solid electrode material including an active material, a conductive material, and a volume of liquid electrolyte. In some embodiments, less than about 10% by volume of the liquid electrolyte evaporates during the forming of the electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, the method can further include wetting the first separator and / or the second separator with an electrolyte solution prior to coupling the first separator to the second separator.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Systems and methods for adaptive electrochemical cell management
PendingUS20250038559A1Charge equalisation circuitElectric devicesElectrical batteryElectrochemical cell
A method for adaptive electrochemical cell management in an energy storage system including a plurality of battery management system (BMS) nodes, the method including (1) obtaining a first signal identifying one or more degradation mechanisms of a first cell assembly of a first BMS node of the plurality of BMS nodes, the first cell assembly including one or more first electrochemical cells, and (2) controlling a first BMS node controller of the first BMS node in response to the first signal, to change a state of operation of the first cell assembly to mitigate the one or more degradation mechanisms of the first cell assembly, independently of operation of a second BMS node of the plurality of BMS nodes.
Owner:ELEMENT ENERGY INC
Electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same. A method of producing an electrochemical cell can include disposing an anode material onto an anode current collector, disposing a first separator on the anode material, disposing a cathode material onto a cathode current collector, disposing a second separator onto the cathode material, and disposing the first separator on the second separator to form the electrochemical cell. The anode material and / or the cathode material can be a semi-solid electrode material including an active material, a conductive material, and a volume of liquid electrolyte. In some embodiments, less than about 10% by volume of the liquid electrolyte evaporates during the forming of the electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, the method can further include wetting the first separator and / or the second separator with an electrolyte solution prior to coupling the first separator to the second separator.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Electrochemical cell stirring
ActiveUS12210007B2Preparing sample for investigationTesting water hardnessDiamond electrodesEngineering
An embodiment provides a method for stirring a sample in a cell, including: providing a cell comprising a sample chamber; placing a boron-doped diamond electrode on an inner surface of the sample chamber, placing a removable stir bar in the sample chamber, the removable stir bar directly contacting and touching the boron-doped diamond electrode; and wherein the stir bar can be operated to rotate within the sample chamber upon the boron-doped diamond electrode. Other aspects are described and claimed.
Owner:HACH
Charge / discharge management in electrochemical cells, including partial cycle control
Electrochemical cell and battery management systems are generally provided. The systems can comprise an electrochemical cell and a controller. In some cases, the controller can be used to control various aspects of the charge and / or discharge of the electrochemical cell. In some cases, the system can comprise one or more strings of cells.
Owner:SION POWER CORP
Electrochemical monitoring system adjustment
In an example, an electrochemical monitoring system for determining one or more parameters of interest of an electrochemical cell can include measurement circuitry, which can be configured to obtain, for a plurality of specified alternating current (AC) frequencies: (1) a first AC voltage measurement across nodes which can be coupleable to the electrochemical cell, and (2) a second AC voltage measurement across a sensing impedance which can be elicited in response to the AC stimulus. The sensing impedance can be coupled in series with the electrochemical cell. The electrochemical monitoring system can also include a controller circuit, which can be configured to jointly estimate model parameters corresponding to an equivalent circuit model (ECM) of a combination of the electrochemical cell and the sensing impedance, such as using the first and second AC voltage measurements for the plurality of specified AC frequencies.
Owner:ANALOG DEVICES INC
Electrochemical cells with flame retardant mechanism and methods of producing the same
Apparatus, systems, and methods described herein relate to the manufacture and use of electrochemical cells with a flame retardant mechanism. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes a first current collector coupled to a first portion of a first pouch, the first current collector having a first electrode material disposed thereon. The electrochemical cell further includes a second current collector coupled to a second portion of the first pouch, the second current collector having a second electrode material disposed thereon. The electrochemical cell further includes a separator disposed between the first electrode material and the second electrode material, the first portion of the first pouch coupled to the second portion of the first pouch to enclose the electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell further includes a flame retardant material coated to the first pouch and a second pouch, the second pouch enclosing the first pouch and the flame retardant material.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Single pouch battery cells and methods of manufacture
ActiveUS12347874B2Large-sized flat cells/batteriesFinal product manufactureElectrical batteryManufactured apparatus
Apparatus, systems, and methods described herein relate to the manufacture and use of single pouch battery cells. In some embodiments, an electrochemical cell includes a first current collector coupled to a first portion of a pouch, the first current collector having a first electrode material disposed thereon, a second current collector coupled to a second portion of the pouch, the second current collector having a second electrode material disposed thereon, and a separator disposed between the first electrode material and the second electrode material. The first portion of the pouch is coupled to the second portion of the pouch to enclose the electrochemical cell.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP +1
Electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with multiple separators, and methods of producing the same. A method of producing an electrochemical cell can include disposing an anode material onto an anode current collector, disposing a first separator on the anode material, disposing a cathode material onto a cathode current collector, disposing a second separator onto the cathode material, and disposing the first separator on the second separator to form the electrochemical cell. The anode material and / or the cathode material can be a semi-solid electrode material including an active material, a conductive material, and a volume of liquid electrolyte. In some embodiments, less than about 10% by volume of the liquid electrolyte evaporates during the forming of the electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, the method can further include wetting the first separator and / or the second separator with an electrolyte solution prior to coupling the first separator to the second separator.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Apparatus and method for making coils, preferably for an electrochemical cell intended for battery production
PendingUS20260100402A1Assembling battery machinesFinal product manufactureElectrical batteryMechanical engineering
Owner:GD SPA
Systems and methods for minimizing and preventing dendrite formation in electrochemical cells
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC
Separators with layered double hydroxides for electrochemical cells
Separators, electrochemical cells and methods are provided, to improve operation of cells such as metal-ion batteries and fuel cells. Separators comprise a porous, ionically conductive film including layered double hydroxide(s) (LDHs), which are functional ceramic additives, removing potentially harmful anions from the electrolyte by incorporating them into the LDH structure of positively-charged sheets with intermediary anions. For example, anions which are electrolyte decomposition products or cathode dissolution products may be absorbed into the LDH to prevent them from causing damage to the cell and shortening the cell's life. LDHs may be incorporated in the separator structure, coated thereupon or otherwise associated therewith. Additional benefits include dimensional stability during thermal excursions, fire retardancy and impurity scavenging.
Owner:PHINERGY
Apparatus and Method for Making a Coil, Preferably for an Electrochemical Cell Intended for the Production of Batteries
PendingUS20250042682A1Assembling battery machinesFinal product manufactureElectrical batteryMechanical engineering
Owner:GD SPA
Carbon dioxide recovery system
PendingUS20250170516A1Gas treatmentDispersed particle separationCarbon dioxide bindingElectrochemical cell
A carbon dioxide recovery system includes an electrochemical cell that includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, an insulating layer, and an electrolyte layer. The electrochemical cell is configured to repeat an adsorption mode and a desorption mode. In the adsorption mode, in a state where oxygen is supplied together with a gas to be treated that contains carbon dioxide to a portion of the electrolyte layer in a vicinity of the working electrode, a voltage is applied between the working electrode and the counter electrode to supply electrons to the working electrode so that the oxygen receives electrons to generate active oxygen, and the active oxygen combines with the carbon dioxide to absorb the carbon dioxide and generate a carbon dioxide adsorbed molecule.
Owner:DENSO CORP
Systems and methods for minimizing and preventing dendrite formation in electrochemical cells
ActiveUS20250309368A1Batteries circuit arrangementsSmall-sized cells cases/jacketsChemical physicsGraphite
Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms, and methods of producing and operating the same. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode and a cathode material disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode material and the cathode current collector forming a cathode. The electrochemical cell further includes a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, and an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material, the interlayer including a source of lithium ions, the lithium ions configured to migrate toward the anode upon a voltage difference between the interlayer and the anode exceeding a threshold value. In some embodiments, the anode can include an anode material disposed on an anode current collector. In some embodiments, the anode material can include graphite, silicon, and / or hard carbon.
Owner:24M TECHNOLOGIES INC