APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics, cordless tools, etc. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles ADVANTAGES: Simplifies and speeds up electrode formation process Reduces formation capacity loss Improves Li-battery cycle life and safety Lowers manufacturing cost ABSTRACT: A team of Berkeley Lab researchers led by … [Read more...] about Simplified Electrode Formation using Stabilized Lithium Metal Powder (SLMP¬Æ) Doping of Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes IB-3241
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Lower Cost, Nanoporous Block Copolymer Battery Separator IB-3024
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium battery manufacturing Electronic vehicle makers Consumer electronics ADVANTAGES: Substantially lower cost Simple manufacturing process Potentially higher performance ABSTRACT: Although the polyolefin polymer material often used for lithium battery separators costs approximately $1.30/kg, the difficult process … [Read more...] about Lower Cost, Nanoporous Block Copolymer Battery Separator IB-3024
Novel Electrolyte Enables Stable Graphite Anodes in Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2974
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium ion batteries for Hybrid electric vehicles Portable consumer electronics Cordless tools ADVANTAGES: Better low temperature performance than ethylene carbonate-containing electrolytes Remains liquid through broad temperature range (-48.8 °C to 242 °C) Prevents propylene carbonate exfoliation Longer rechargeable … [Read more...] about Novel Electrolyte Enables Stable Graphite Anodes in Lithium Ion Batteries IB-2974
Non-Cross-Linked Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries JIB-2731
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Rechargeable lithium ion batteries for cellular phones, laptop computers and other consumer electronics Batteries for electrically-powered vehicles Electrical grid load leveling devices Medical devices ADVANTAGES: High thermal stability Low rate of self discharge Safe, stable operation in a range of environmental … [Read more...] about Non-Cross-Linked Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries JIB-2731
Conductive Binder for Lithium Ion Battery Electrode – IB-2643, IB-2643A, Silicon Composite Electrode for Advanced Lithium Ion Battery – IB-2890, IB-3053 IB-3279
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Lithium ion rechargeable batteries for hybrid electric vehicles consumer electronics power tools ADVANTAGES: Increases energy density by 25% in batteries using silicon negative electrodes Potentially doubles energy density when used with high capacity positive electrode materials Improves cycling capability Improves … [Read more...] about Conductive Binder for Lithium Ion Battery Electrode – IB-2643, IB-2643A, Silicon Composite Electrode for Advanced Lithium Ion Battery – IB-2890, IB-3053 IB-3279