Active metal/aqueous electrochemical cells and systems

Details Active metal/aqueous electrochemical cells and systems Active metal/aqueous electrochemical cells and systems

2007-06-29

2010-02-23

Ryan, Patrick (Department: 1795)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C429S231950

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666233

ABSTRACT:
Alkali (or other active) metal battery and other electrochemical cells incorporating active metal anodes together with aqueous cathode/electrolyte systems. The battery cells have a highly ionically conductive protective membrane adjacent to the alkali metal anode that effectively isolates (de-couples) the alkali metal electrode from solvent, electrolyte processing and/or cathode environments, and at the same time allows ion transport in and out of these environments. Isolation of the anode from other components of a battery cell or other electrochemical cell in this way allows the use of virtually any solvent, electrolyte and/or cathode material in conjunction with the anode. Also, optimization of electrolytes or cathode-side solvent systems may be done without impacting anode stability or performance. In particular, Li/water, Li/air and Li/metal hydride cells, components, configurations and fabrication techniques are provided.

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