Inorganic materials for composite separator in electrochemical cells
US12424703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrochemical cell that includes a positive electrode with an active material acting as a cathode; a negative electrode with an active material acting as an anode; a non-aqueous electrolyte; and a separator placed between the positive electrode and negative electrode. In one embodiment, the separator includes an inorganic material, i.e., a type of boehmite, formed of nanometer-sized particles and optionally one or more binders and/or ceramic particles. In a second embodiment, at least one of the cathode, the anode, the electrolyte, and the separator includes the boehmite particles, which absorb one or more of moisture and/or hydrogen fluoride that become present in the cell. One or more of the cells may be combined in a housing to form a lithium-ion secondary battery.
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