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Lithium anodes for electrochemical cells

US6733924B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are lithium anodes for use in electrochemical cells, where the anode active layer has a first layer comprising lithium metal and a second layer of a temporary protective material, wherein the temporary protective material is a metal capable of forming an alloy with lithium metal or is capable of diffusing into lithium metal. The present invention also pertains to electrochemical cells comprising such anodes.

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