Electrochemical cell having a pre-passivated electrode and associated fabrication process
US6495287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pre-passivated electrode for use in an electrochemical cell comprising an uncharged current collecting substrate, an active material layer associated with the substrate, and a solid electrolyte interface layer associated with the active material layer. The pre-passivated electrode fabricated in accordance with the present invention exhibits, among other things, increased coulombic efficiency and capacity.
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