Lithium anodes for electrochemical cells
US6733924B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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