18256611. Lithium Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method for the Same simplified abstract (NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION)

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Lithium Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method for the Same

Organization Name

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Hironobu Minowa of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Akihiro Kono of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Takeshi Komatsu of Musashino-shi, Tokyo (JP)

Lithium Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method for the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18256611 titled 'Lithium Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method for the Same

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a lithium secondary battery with transparent components, including positive and negative electrode films on flexible, transparent substrates.

  • Positive electrode film on a transparent substrate with flexible electron conductivity and a substance capable of redox reaction with lithium ions.
  • Transparent electrolyte with lithium ion conductivity.
  • Negative electrode film on a transparent substrate with flexible electron conductivity and an organic radical species capable of redox reaction with lithium ions.

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in transparent electronic devices, such as see-through displays or smart windows.

Problems Solved

This innovation addresses the need for transparent energy storage solutions in applications where aesthetics and visibility are important.

Benefits

The transparent lithium secondary battery offers a visually appealing and functional energy storage solution for various transparent electronic devices.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Transparent Lithium Secondary Battery for See-Through Electronics"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to transparent batteries or transparent energy storage devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the transparency of the battery components affect its performance and efficiency?

The article does not delve into the specific impact of transparency on the battery's functionality.

Are there any limitations to the use of organic radical species in the negative electrode film?

The abstract does not mention any potential drawbacks or challenges associated with using organic radical species in the negative electrode film.


Original Abstract Submitted

A lithium secondary battery includes: a positive electrode film formed on a transparent substrate having flexible electron conductivity and containing a substance capable of performing a redox reaction with lithium ions; a transparent electrolyte having lithium ion conductivity; and a negative electrode film formed on a transparent substrate having flexible electron conductivity and containing an organic radical species capable of performing a redox reaction with lithium ions.