18031857. STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES simplified abstract (THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA)
Contents
- 1 STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Abstract
- 1.6 Patent/Innovation Explanation
- 1.7 Potential Applications
- 1.8 Problems Solved
- 1.9 Benefits
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES
Organization Name
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Inventor(s)
Zheng Chen of San Diego CA (US)
John Holoubek of La Jolla CA (US)
STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18031857 titled 'STABILIZED ELECTROLYTES FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE BATTERIES
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
Lithium batteries (LBs) are made using an electrolyte that contains a lithium salt in a primary solvent called ester, along with a small amount (5% to 30%) of ethylene carbonate (EC). These batteries have excellent electrochemical stability and ionic conductivity, especially at low temperatures.
Patent/Innovation Explanation
- Lithium batteries are created using a specific electrolyte composition.
- The electrolyte includes a lithium salt and a primary solvent called ester.
- A small percentage (5% to 30%) of ethylene carbonate (EC) is also added to the electrolyte.
- This specific electrolyte composition results in lithium batteries with high electrochemical stability.
- The batteries also exhibit excellent ionic conductivity, particularly at low temperatures.
Potential Applications
- Lithium batteries with improved electrochemical stability and ionic conductivity can be used in various electronic devices.
- These batteries may find applications in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other portable electronic devices.
- They can also be used in electric vehicles, where high performance and reliability are crucial.
- The improved low-temperature performance makes them suitable for use in cold climates or extreme environments.
Problems Solved
- The electrolyte composition addresses the issue of electrochemical stability in lithium batteries.
- The addition of ethylene carbonate helps improve the ionic conductivity of the batteries.
- The technology solves the problem of reduced battery performance at low temperatures.
Benefits
- Lithium batteries with high electrochemical stability offer improved safety and longer lifespan.
- The enhanced ionic conductivity ensures better battery performance and faster charging.
- The batteries' ability to maintain performance at low temperatures makes them more reliable in various conditions.
- The technology provides a solution for the limitations of conventional lithium batteries.
Original Abstract Submitted
Lithium batteries (LBs) are formed using an electrolyte including a lithium salt in an ester primary solvent with a low percentage of about 5% to about 30% of an ethylene carbonate (EC). The batteries exhibit high electrochemical stability and ionic conductivity at low temperatures.
