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Bifunctional (rechargeable) air electrodes comprising a corrosion-resistant outer layer and conductive inner layer

US8802304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EOS Energy Storage LLC · US

Inventors

Steven Amendola · Waretown, US
Michael Binder · Brooklyn, US
Phillip J. Black · McConnellsburg, US
Stefanie Sharp-Goldman · East Brunswick Township, US
Lois Johnson · Chanute, US
Michael Kunz · Steinheim an der Murr, DE
Michael Oster · Red Bank, US
Tesia Chciuk · Bethlehem, US
Regan Johnson · Gettysburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 10, 2010
Grant date	Aug 12, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Performance, properties and stability of bifunctional air electrodes may be improved by using modified current collectors, and improving water wettability of air electrode structures. This invention provides information on creating non-corroding, electrically rechargeable, bifunctional air electrodes. In some embodiments, this bifunctional air electrode includes a corrosion-resistant outer layer and an electrically conductive inner layer. In some embodiments, this bifunctional air electrode includes titanium suboxides formed by reducing titanium dioxide. Titanium suboxides may be corrosion-resistant and electrically conductive.

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