Fiber Fabric Structural Battery Electrode With CNT Conductive Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Carbon fiber fabrics used as battery electrodes face electrical incompatibility issues when laminated with a matrix to enhance mechanical strength, requiring a continuous ion transport path and load support, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A manufacturing method involving a fiber fabric substrate with metal nanoparticle layers and a carbon nanotube layer, optionally with a protective layer, to create a structural battery electrode with improved electrical and mechanical performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a matrix is laminated on carbon fiber fabric to strengthen shear stress, then mechanical properties are improved, but electrical compatibility deteriorates due to the insulating nature of the matrix
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite structure by laminating a matrix onto carbon fiber fabric, combining the mechanical strength of the matrix with the electrical conductivity of the carbon fiber. This composite approach allows the matrix to provide shear stress reinforcement while the carbon fiber network maintains electrical pathways for battery operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The matrix acts as an intermediary layer that bridges the carbon fiber fabric and the electrolyte, providing mechanical support and structural integrity while allowing ionic transport. The matrix enables the system to simultaneously achieve enhanced mechanical properties and maintain electrical functionality through its interaction with the conductive carbon fiber network.
2Reliability
If a matrix electrolyte is used to provide continuous ion transport path, then ion transport is improved, but mechanical load support deteriorates due to the liquid state of the electrolyte
Solution Approach 1:
The matrix is designed with a porous structure that allows continuous ion transport pathways while maintaining mechanical integrity. The porosity enables the liquid electrolyte to permeate and flow freely for ionic conduction, while the solid matrix framework provides the necessary mechanical strength to support tensile and compressive loads.
Solution Approach 2:
The system forms a composite where the solid matrix provides mechanical load support and the liquid electrolyte within the porous structure provides ion transport. This composite arrangement allows both functions to coexist, with the matrix skeleton bearing mechanical stresses while the electrolyte-filled pores enable ionic mobility.
3Reliability
If carbon fiber fabric is used as electrode, then electrical conductivity is improved, but mechanical strength deteriorates when used alone without matrix lamination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite structure by laminating a matrix onto carbon fiber fabric, combining the electrical conductivity of the carbon fiber with the mechanical strength of the matrix. This composite approach allows the carbon fiber to provide electrical pathways while the matrix provides structural reinforcement.
Solution Approach 2:
The carbon fiber fabric serves multiple functions: it provides electrical conductivity for battery operation and serves as a structural substrate for the matrix lamination. The matrix-laminated carbon fiber fabric becomes a multifunctional component that simultaneously addresses electrical and mechanical requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The method results in a structural battery with high capacity, long lifetime, lightweight, and high stability, suitable for applications in unmanned systems and intelligent structures, enhancing energy efficiency and multifunctional system performance.
Implementation Method 1
forming a carbon nanotube layer by providing a carbon source on the metal nanoparticle layer
Implementation Method 2
forming a carbon nanotube layer by providing a carbon source on the metal nanoparticle layer
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a manufacturing method of a structural battery electrode. The structural battery electrode manufacturing method includes preparing a fiber fabric substrate; forming a metal nanoparticle layer by providing metal nanoparticles on the fiber fabric substrate; and forming a carbon nanotube layer by providing a carbon source on the metal nanoparticle layer.